European Energy has successfully produced its first raw e-methanol at its Power-to-X facility in Kassø, Denmark. This milestone was achieved using biogenic CO2 sourced from the nearby Biogas facility in Tønder, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to advance renewable fuel production.
The e-methanol was produced in the first methanol reactor at the facility, which is currently in the testing phase. European Energy describes the facility as the world's first large-scale commercial e-methanol production plant.
Once fully operational, the Kassø facility will have a production capacity of 42,000 tonnes of e-methanol, powered by three electrolysers from Siemens Energy and a methanol loop developed by European Energy. The electrolysers have a combined capacity of 52.5 MW and are primarily powered by the nearby Kassø Solar Park, also developed and operated by European Energy.
Emil Vikjær-Andresen, executive vice president and head of Power-to-X at European Energy, expressed enthusiasm about the achievement: “We are thrilled to have produced the first raw methanol at our Kassø-facility. Every step we take now will help refine the process, improve efficiencies, and bring down costs for future projects. This proves that Power-to-X offers a practical, scalable solution to decarbonise industries that cannot rely on direct electrification.”
The facility had previously begun producing green hydrogen, and the successful combination of hydrogen with biogenic CO₂ in the reactor led to the production of the first methanol. The next phase of testing will focus on refining the methanol through distillation to meet the high purity standards required for industrial use.
European Energy's Kassø facility is positioned to become the world's largest commercial e-methanol plant, designed to provide industries with a sustainable alternative to fossil-based fuels. The company plans to produce its first fully refined e-methanol in the first half of 2025, with ongoing efforts to optimize operations and scale up production.
