The world's first commercial-scale e-methanol plant has been officially inaugurated in Kassø, Aabenraa. Developed by European Energy and operated jointly with Japan's Mitsui & Co., the plant is owned by Solar Park Kassø ApS. Producing 42,000 metric tons of e-methanol annually, entirely from renewable sources, the plant is designed to reduce emissions significantly. Situated next to the largest solar park in Northern Europe, the Kassø plant runs on clean energy and integrates carbon capture and utilization technologies. By combining green hydrogen and biogenic CO2, the plant creates a clean-burning fuel with markedly fewer emissions compared to fossil-based methanol. The shipping industry, under pressure to decarbonize by 2050, sees this plant as a vital source of low-emission fuel. Maersk, a major offtaker, plans to use e-methanol to power its methanol-fueled container vessels, contributing to the industry's sustainability efforts. Apart from shipping, e-methanol will find applications in various sectors, such as LEGO's production of select pieces and Novo Nordisk's manufacturing of injection pens. The excess heat generated during production will be utilized to heat local homes, enhancing the plant's efficiency and sustainability. The project is praised by the involved companies as a significant step in the green transition. Although e-methanol is currently more expensive than traditional fuel due to limited production, the aim is to expand production and reduce costs to make cleaner fuels mainstream.