Pioneering Green Methanol Production Plant to Revolutionize Heavy Transport in Aalborg
Key Ideas
  • Aalborg, Denmark is set to host a revolutionary Power-to-X facility producing green methanol from waste-based CO2 and green hydrogen, impacting heavy transport positively.
  • The plant, with a capacity of 300-400 MW, will recycle 180,000 tonnes of CO2 yearly, significantly reducing emissions and contributing to a greener future.
  • In addition to producing green fuel, the facility will provide 130 GWh of excess heat to the community and generate oxygen as a byproduct for industrial and medical use.
In Aalborg, Denmark, a groundbreaking collaboration between Aalborg Forsyning, Reno-Nord, and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is set to revolutionize the heavy transport sector. The partners are working on establishing a Power-to-X facility that will be operational by 2028, focusing on producing green methanol from locally sourced, waste-based carbon dioxide. The core of this ambitious project is a massive electrolysis plant with a capacity between 300 to 400 MW, dedicated to generating green hydrogen. This hydrogen will then be combined with captured CO2 from Reno-Nord's waste incineration processes to create approximately 130,000 tonnes of green methanol annually. This sustainable fuel is poised to play a vital role in decarbonizing heavy transport sectors, particularly in shipping. The environmental impact of the project is significant, with the planned facility expected to recycle 180,000 tonnes of waste-based CO2 annually, preventing its release into the atmosphere. Michael Hannibal from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners highlighted the importance of green methanol in decarbonization efforts for challenging sectors. The project emphasizes a circular economy approach, utilizing waste CO2 as a valuable resource. Beyond its environmental benefits, the plant will also provide advantages to the local community. It is projected to supply 130 GWh of excess heat annually to Aalborg Forsyning's district heating network, covering a substantial portion of the municipality's heat consumption. Additionally, the electrolysis process will produce oxygen as a byproduct, offering further utility for local industries and medical applications.
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