Located in Aabenraa and developed by European Energy in collaboration with Mitsui & Co, the Kassø e-methanol plant has been officially inaugurated. This facility sets a global precedent as the first facility to operate commercially on an industrial scale, with an annual capacity of 42,000 tons and supply contracts in place with actual customers.
The plant is located next to the largest solar park in Northern Europe, with a capacity of 304 MW. The energy generated is used to produce green hydrogen green hydrogen by electrolysis. This hydrogen is combined with biogenic CO₂ captured from biogas plants and waste, creating e-methanol with a 97% lower carbon footprint than fossil methanol.
Why is the Kassø e-methanol plant the world’s first?
Although there are other e-methanol initiatives in development or pilot phase, Kassø is the first plant to operate on an industrial scale with continuous production, active supplies and firm contracts. The 42,000 tons/year capacity, combined with the exclusive use of renewable energy, is the first plant to operate on an industrial scale with continuous production, active supplies and firm contracts. renewable energy and effective delivery to global industrial players, marks a breakthrough in the commercial deployment of Power-to-X technologies.
Among the first buyers are AP Moller – Maersk, which will use this fuel for its container ship Laura Maersk container ship Laura MaerskThe LEGO Group, which will incorporate it in the manufacture of components such as shafts and connectors; and Novo Nordisk, which is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint. carbon footprint footprint of its supply chain.
A replicable model for industries difficult to electrify
The installation represents a viable solution for sectors where direct electrification is not feasible. According to European Energy, this is a tangible advancement of the Power-to-Xtechnologies, integrating renewable energies into the production of industrial inputs.
Mitsui & Co. brings its international network and operational expertise to ensure the long-term viability of the project. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to accelerating low-carbon solutions in global industry.
The Kassø project positions Denmark as a world reference in the practical implementation of sustainable energy solutions, a concrete step towards the decarbonization of industry and shipping.
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