In the US on April 9, Worley and Topsoe announced plans to develop standardized e-Methanol production plants in the Midwest, each capable of producing up to 600 tonnes per day, to supply low-carbon fuel for the shipping sector and other emissions-intensive industries.
Production will use green hydrogen and biogenic CO₂ captured from regional ethanol facilities. Topsoe will provide the methanol synthesis technology, while Worley will oversee development of the hydrogen systems, including electrolyzer procurement and full project integration. “We’re using our combined expertise with Topsoe to deliver a standardized, modular production model for e-Methanol,” said Bojan Popovic, Group VP of Low Carbon Fuels at Worley.
The project will establish a dedicated low-carbon fuel supply chain, using existing industrial emissions to generate a marine fuel alternative that avoids the need for carbon capture and storage. “By enabling bioethanol producers to harness biogenic CO₂ and transform it into a low-carbon fuel, we’re making strides in emissions reduction,” said Flemming Kanstrup, Senior Director at Topsoe.
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Category: Sustainable Marine Fuels
