The Power to Methanol project in Antwerp will produce methanol from captured CO2 combined with hydrogen that has been sustainably generated from renewable electricity. Currently, methanol is largely produced using fossil-based raw materials, which emits carbon dioxide from the process. With this innovative project, for each tonne of methanol produced at least one tonne of CO2 emissions would be avoided. The 7 strong consortium comprises leading industrial and business partners: ENGIE, Fluxys, Indaver, INOVYN, Oiltanking, Participate maatshappij Vlaanderen (PMV) and Port of Antwerp. Future development could see increased volumes of sustainable methanol produced for wider industry use, including as a sustainable fuel for marine and road transport.

Poroject Lead: Port of Antwerp

Region: Europe

Country: Belgium

City/Town: Antwerp

Timeline Start - End: 2020-05-07 -

Project Status: Ongoing

Project Budget: €

Funding source:

Website: https://powertomethanolantwerp.com/

CO2 Source: Waste-to-Energy

CCU Tecnology Category: Capture (Point sources) and Utilization

Info On Utilization:

- Catalytic conversion

Facility stage: Planning

Start TRL: 7

End TRL: 7

CO2 capture/Utilization:

Production Volume: 8000 t/a

Product Categories:

- Chemicals, Fuels

Specific Product(s): Methanol