What is green methanol and what is it used for?
Green methanol is a synthetic fuel produced from green hydrogen and non-fossil carbon captured from the atmosphere or generated from agricultural and forestry waste.
Among its advantages, in addition to reducing emissions compared to traditional fossil fuels, it is liquid at room temperature, making it easy to store and transport.
What is green methanol used for?
Methanol can be used as a raw material in some of the most difficult sectors to decarbonize, such as maritime and air transport and the chemical industry.In maritime transport, it is touted as one of the renewable fuels of the future. Its use will require the construction of new ships or the adaptation of existing engines, as well as modifications to storage and distribution systems in ports. In air transport, it can be used to produce e-SAF, a sustainable synthetic aviation fuel. This e-SAF can be mixed with traditional kerosene without the need to modify aircraft engines.
This renewable fuel will contribute to achieving the European emission reduction targets set out in the ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime regulations, as well as those of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Our project: Europe's largest green methanol plant
As part of the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley initiative, we are collaborating with C2X to build Europe's largest green methanol plant in the Port of Huelva. With an investment of up to €1 billion, it will be one of the five largest green methanol plants in the world, with an estimated annual production capacity of 300,000 tons, which will prevent the emission of up to 1 million tons of CO2.
The construction of the plant, which is scheduled to start operating in 2028, will create 2,500 direct and indirect jobs and position Andalusia as a leading global hub for sustainable energy.
New green methanol plant
Green methanol, does it produce emissions?
Green methanol is an innovative and essential solution for a more sustainable future. Green methanol is produced from renewable sources such as agricultural and forestry waste, which means that its life cycle actively contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By choosing green methanol, industries and transportation are opting for a clean alternative that drives decarbonization and protects our planet, proving that it is possible to grow and prosper while caring for the environment.
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Our alliances for green hydrogen production
To drive the entire hydrogen value chain, we have established strategic alliances with local, national, and international partners.
Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley
A project that reinforces the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley, the largest hydrogen project presented to date in Europe.