Norsk Hydro’s Post

The slowdown in renewable fuel industry development highlights the difficulties and indecision of industries operating without clear signals of tightening regulations for decarbonisation. If we are concerned about costs, we’ll have to find ways to deal with it through better carbon pricing and deployment of those revenues. Governments need to help create more certainty to drive the transition.

The largest e-methanol project in Europe has shut down. In a significant move, Ørsted has decided to terminate its FlagshipONE project, which was once the largest e-methanol plant in Europe. And it boils down to one reason. Insufficient market demand. This decision highlights a broader trend within the maritime industry, where companies like MAERSK are shifting their focus from (e-)methanol to (e-)LNG (electric Liquefied Natural Gas). Why? Because they can build up on existing infrastructure and achieve their emissions targets for the coming years by switching to fossil LNG. The chemical industry, a potential major buyer of green methanol, is also facing tight margins and relocating operations to China, further dampening demand. One of the key reasons for the project's failure was the absence of secured long-term offtake agreements. This underscores the importance of securing reliable market demand before committing to large-scale renewable energy projects. In contrast, at TURN2X, we’ve factored that into our approach by ensuring robust off-take contracts before building. We also deliberately decided to focus on renewable natural gas (RNG) first and not e-methanol as the RNG market has an established 3 to 4x green premium thanks to the biomethane market which is heavily supply-capped. Don’t get me wrong: e-methanol is a great product and is needed to reach our decarbonization pathways. It is just important to use it for the right industries at the right time. You can read more about the plant shut-down here: https://lnkd.in/d44AzAvb Illustration / Courtesy of Ørsted #renewableenergy #sustainablebusiness #emethanol #eLNG #greenpremium

Echoing the importance of reliable market demand and securing of offtake agreements prior to committing to large-scale renewable energy projects.

An interesting statement for whom is thinking in building PtX plants in Brazil. Taking a look from the other side of the Atlantic, for sure, longtime Offtaking Agreement are a key factor for investment decisions. With its huge potential of biogenic carbon, Brazil can either produce eMethanol or RNG with highly competitive prices.

Signing Ceremony Expands Dual-Fuel Methanol Agreement with CCS New sub-agreement supports development project for new MAN 21/31DF-M engine Back to previous page At an online ceremony on February 27th, 2024, MAN Energy Solutions and China Classification Society (CCS) signed a sub-agreement in line with the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) the two parties previously agreed in September 2023 in Beijing. The SFA, on ‘Decarbonisation and Digitalisation in the maritime industry’, is scheduled to last for five years. The new sub-agreement – the third such between the companies – covers MAN Energy Solutions’ new MAN L21/31DF-M (Dual-Fuel Methanol) GenSet designed at the company’s Danish site in Holeby. It provides for a collaboration between the two companies that will support the new engine in the Chinese market, including all activities associated with its planned Type Approval Test (TAT) in China in Q4, 2024. https://bit.ly/3TlR75G #methanol #sustainable #energytransition #efuel #cleanfuel #marine #alternativefuel #renewable

Uruguay unveils a comprehensive Green Hydrogen Roadmap, positioning itself as a leading player in green hydrogen production and export. The document outlines the country's commitment to ambitious decarbonization goals, leveraging its 97% renewable energy matrix and strategic advantages. The roadmap envisions producing one million tons of hydrogen annually by 2040, driven by 20 GW of renewable energy and 10 GW of electrolyzers. With a focus on synthetic fuels and green fertilizers, Uruguay aims for a 2.1-billion-dollar annual revenue opportunity by 2040, creating over 35,000 direct skilled jobs. The initiative aligns with global energy transition strategies, emphasizing Uruguay's potential for sustainable growth.

🇺🇸 𝗡𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗔 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 Biofuel producer Neste is partnering with marine fuel supplier PTL Marine to provide renewable diesel to the marine sector across ports in California. 🚢 California's commercial harbor craft regulation, established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), took effect on 1 January. This regulation requires commercial harbor craft vessels in the state to use renewable diesel, also known as R99 or R100, instead of ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD), to limit emissions such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxide for vessels operating in the state's ports and near the coast. By Stefka Wechsler Argus Media: https://okt.to/NTRK5I Stay current with Argus Newsletters: https://okt.to/OH43es #ArgusMedia #renewables #fuels #Markets #freight

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I don't understand why regulators, specifically CARB and the EPA, only give favor to Zero Emission Vehicles (currently defined as electric and hydrogen only) at the expense of encouraging the mass adoption of carbon / emission reducing solutions we can use at scale today, like renewable diesel and biogenic fuels. #sustainability #renewables https://lnkd.in/g29wvrDa

Signing Ceremony Expands Dual-Fuel Methanol Agreement with CCS New sub-agreement supports development project for new MAN 21/31DF-M engine Back to previous page At an online ceremony on February 27th, 2024, MAN Energy Solutions and China Classification Society (CCS) signed a sub-agreement in line with the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) the two parties previously agreed in September 2023 in Beijing. The SFA, on ‘Decarbonisation and Digitalisation in the maritime industry’, is scheduled to last for five years. The new sub-agreement – the third such between the companies – covers MAN Energy Solutions’ new MAN L21/31DF-M (Dual-Fuel Methanol) GenSet designed at the company’s Danish site in Holeby. It provides for a collaboration between the two companies that will support the new engine in the Chinese market, including all activities associated with its planned Type Approval Test (TAT) in China in Q4, 2024. https://bit.ly/3TlR75G #methanol #sustainable #energytransition #efuel #cleanfuel #marine #alternativefuel #renewable