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The 'Power to Methanol Antwerp BV' consortium, a Belgian power-to-methanol project, has been terminated due to economic challenges and high energy costs. The consortium, which included Advario ENGIE , Fluxys , Indaver , INOVYN ParticipatieMaatschappij Vlaanderen, and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges aimed to produce 8,000 tonnes of hydrogen-based e-methanol to reduce carbon emissions. However, escalating costs, influenced by the energy crisis and geopolitical uncertainties, rendered e-methanol production financially unfeasible. Despite commercial efforts to engage potential off-takers, the project lacked sufficient customer commitments for a final investment decision. The immaturity of the e-methanol market and funding support challenges also contributed to the termination.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝟖𝟓 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 €𝟒.𝟖 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 The European Commission has selected 85 innovative net-zero projects to receive €4.8 billion in grants from the Innovation Fund, pushing clean technologies forward across 18 European countries. This is the largest funding round since the Fund started in 2020, bringing total support to €12 billion—and boosting the number of projects by 70%! Key outcomes: - The selected projects are located in 18 countries and are set to enter into operation before 2030. - These projects will significantly reduce 476 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030. - They'll contribute to 3 GW of solar PV and 9.3 GW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity within the EU. - There are 19 large-scale projects selected to receive a total of €2.28 billion grants. They include two projects from refineries, three projects from cement & lime, three from hydrogen, one from each of the following sectors (iron and steel, aviation and road transport), four from chemicals, and the remaining four from the ‘other' category, related to Industrial Carbon Management. Congratulations to the winners, and looking forward to seeing these projects in action! #NetZero #InnovationFund #CleanTech #GreenEnergy #Hydrogen #Decarbonization #RePowerEU #CleanEergy #Europe

Since announcing their Industrial Carbon Capture (ICC) project at Stanlow in 2022, along with their second project which runs along similar lines, Essar has made their decarbonisation plans and intentions clear. Essar’s overall goal is to decarbonise their refinery and become the world’s first low carbon refinery and producer of low carbon fuels. Now that they have two projects underway and are making progress towards completing this goal, the company has taken a large step forward and has chosen Topsoe as a second technology provider for the planned EET ICC project, taking place at Stanlow, UK. The article below shows how dedicated to their plans and serious about reducing their carbon emissions Essar is. Their choice to seek Topsoe's expertise highlights their commitment to their goals, through their decision to use innovative and evidently effective technology. Follow our page for the latest insights and industry news on everything within the hydrogen industry & for the latest updates on the world’s largest Hydrogen Technology Expo in Hamburg next year. #Carbon #CarbonCapture #Hydrogen #BlueHydrogen #CarbonCaptureTechnologyExpoEurope #CCTE2024

It was recently announced by the 260MW green hydrogen-to-methanol project, that they have named thyssenkrupp nucera as their preferred electrolyser supplier. This project will be based in Tasmania, in Australia. This innovative new project has set out its aim to create 300,000 tonnes of green methanol from green hydrogen every year. The green methanol that is produced will be put to use within the shipping industry. The article below addresses an innovative new project which is focused on a new way of producing green methanol. This project will come with multiple benefits to all the parties involves, especially the environment. Interested in attending The World’s largest conference dedicated to Hydrogen? Sign up to our newsletter to keep updated. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqmSTXbf Want to know about the Hydrogen Technology Expo and which companies are attending? Visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/grzGRNv #hydrogen #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogenenergy #carboncapture #hydrogentechnologyexpo #HTE2024 #CCTE2024

Since announcing their Industrial Carbon Capture (ICC) project at Stanlow in 2022, along with their second project which runs along similar lines, Essar has made their decarbonisation plans and intentions clear. Essar’s overall goal is to decarbonise their refinery and become the world’s first low carbon refinery and producer of low carbon fuels. Now that they have two projects underway and are making progress towards completing this goal, the company has taken a large step forward and has chosen Topsoe as a second technology provider for the planned EET ICC project, taking place at Stanlow, UK. The article below shows how dedicated to their plans and serious about reducing their carbon emissions Essar is. Their choice to seek Topsoe's expertise highlights their commitment to their goals, through their decision to use innovative and evidently effective technology. Interested in speaking on topics just like this one at North America's Largest event dedicated to Carbon Capture Technology? Our Speaker Application portal is now open so please apply here: https://lnkd.in/enVKsypz #CCUS #CCS #Carbon #Hydrogen #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #Technology #CCTENA24

🚗 Automotive Industry: Why e-Methanol Deserves Your Attention Now! 🌱 As the race toward sustainability accelerates, here’s why the automotive industry needs to take notice of e-methanol: 🔋 1. Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty & Commercial Vehicles 👉 The electrification of trucks, buses, and long-haul transport faces major hurdles—think battery weight, range, and charging infrastructure. 💡 E-methanol offers an immediate, low-carbon fuel solution for these segments, helping to meet emission standards without waiting for full electrification! 📜 2. Regulatory Compliance with Emission Standards 🌍 Regulations like the EU’s 2035 ban on petrol & diesel cars are on the horizon, and the clock is ticking. ⚖️ E-methanol is recognized under the RED III directive, giving automakers a compliant, cost-effective way to meet short- and medium-term goals while electrification ramps up. ♻️ 3. Extending the Lifecycle of ICE Vehicles 🔧 Millions of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles will still be on the roads for years. ✅ By using e-methanol, manufacturers can reduce emissions from existing fleets and offer consumers cleaner alternatives without waiting for EV infrastructure to catch up. 🌍 The Time to Act is NOW: 🏁 Stay ahead of emissions regulations ⚡️ Provide sustainable fuel options for hard-to-electrify segments 💪 Gain a competitive edge in the clean mobility race 🔑 Early adoption of e-methanol means driving toward a sustainable future while bridging the gap between ICE and electrification. 🚀 Learn more - Justin Clark

It was recently announced by the 260MW green hydrogen-to-methanol project, that they have named thyssenkrupp nucera as their preferred electrolyser supplier. This project will be based in Tasmania, in Australia. This innovative new project has set out its aim to create 300,000 tonnes of green methanol from green hydrogen every year. The green methanol that is produced will be put to use within the shipping industry. The article below addresses an innovative new project which is focused on a new way of producing green methanol. This project will come with multiple benefits to all the parties involves, especially the environment. Interested in attending The World’s largest conference dedicated to Hydrogen? Sign up to our newsletter to keep updated. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eqmSTXbf Want to know about the Hydrogen Technology Expo and which companies are attending? Visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/grzGRNv #hydrogen #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogenenergy #carboncapture #hydrogentechnologyexpo #HTE2024 #CCTE2024

Despite the recent closure of Ørsted's e-methanol plant in Sweden, there is still a strong long-term demand for e-methanol in Europe. It is recognized as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO) in the RED III directives. Additionally, regulatory support schemes such as FuelEU Maritime Regulation, RefuelEU Aviation, and the European Green Deal promote its use. However, for e-methanol to be cost-competitive, not only should electricity prices be low enough, but also the production process should be energy-efficient. Currently, e-methanol is mostly produced from the catalytic synthesis of electrolytic hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which is generated through the highly energy-intensive reverse water gas shift reaction. This method is inefficient due to the high heating and cooling energy requirements. A promising alternative to the syngas-to-methanol process is the Direct Hydrogenation of CO2 in the presence of a catalyst. This bypasses the intermediary syngas generation step and increases the energy and process efficiency. Iceland’s Carbon Recycling International has commercialized this technology. It is currently being used in two operational e-methanol plants: one 4-kilotonne plant in Iceland and another 100-kilotonne plant in China, with many more in the pipeline. #CarbonRecyclingInternational  #Europeanenergy #Maersk #Methanex #OCI #Proman #LiquidWind #ETFuels #ExxonMobil #Thyssenkrupp #Topsoe #Siemensenergy #ExxonMobil #emethanol #CCU #greenmethanol #catalyst #emergingtechnology #FutureBridge 

This week, Calix Limited and Leilac welcomed Vast and Mabanaft to our Bacchus Marsh commercial demonstration plant as part of our collaboration on Project ZETA. The project will see the #Leilac technology capture up to 20,000 tonnes of process #CO2 emissions annually. Of this, up to 15,000 tonnes of CO2 will be sold to the Solar Methanol Project to produce green methanol, with additional CO2 potentially utilised by local industry. Project ZETA, supported by a $15 million grant from the Australian Government’s Carbon Capture Technologies Program, aims to construct a world-first, renewably powered carbon capture and use (CCU) demonstration plant in South Australia. As part of the HyGATE initiative, the Solar Methanol Project is being developed in partnership with Vast and German energy company Mabanaft. We are thrilled to see the progress being made toward delivering near-zero emissions lime and advancing #CCU solutions for hard-to-abate industries. Stay tuned to learn more about Project ZETA and our ongoing commitment to decarbonisation! #Leilac #Sustainability #Innovation #decarbonisation

“Lantania leads project to produce #greenhydrogen from #wastewater without #electricity ” 26 February, 2024 - “HYLIOS will provide new solutions for the generation of green hydrogen via #photocatalysis of wastewater from #treatmentplants ” - “The company will coordinate the consortium conducting the research, formed by ITECAM, Ansasol, ITQ and IMDEA Energy” “Madrid, 26 February 2024. Lantania is leading the development of the HYLIOS research project, which aims to find a sustainable and efficient solution for the production of green hydrogen.” “Through new technological developments, HYLIOS aims to transform #WastewaterTreatmentPlants (WWTP) into energy-efficient factories that #recycle their resources. Specifically, the project will seek innovative solutions for the sustainable and efficient generation of green hydrogen through #photocatalyticwastewatertreatment .” “One of the most revolutionary aspects of HYLIOS in the field of photocatalysis is the development and integration of new, optimised, #titanium -based #metalorganicframeworks (or #MOFs) that have the unique ability to harness #solarenergy to #decomposewater . This will also cause a paradigm shift in the treatment of wastewater by revaluing a resource that is often wasted, contributing to the strategy of sustainability and #circularwatermanagement .” https://lnkd.in/e5UqEiaf? Source- original post Read all my posts #MariusPreston