The consortium formed by Técnicas Reunidas, one of the leading global engineering companies, and Siemens Energy has been selected to carry out the design engineering (FEED) for the La Robla Green project , located in León. This facility will become one of the largest renewable methanol plants in Europe, with an annual production capacity of 140,000 tons of e-methanol .
How will the new methanol plant work?
The project, led by the Spanish company Reolum , which specializes in innovative solutions for the energy transition, will combine renewable hydrogen and biogenic carbon from a biomass cogeneration plant to produce green methanol. This e-methanol will be a key component in the decarbonization of sectors such as maritime transport and aviation , being used both as a direct fuel and as a feedstock for sustainable fuels such as SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel).
It’s important to mention that Siemens Energy, Técnicas Reunidas, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and Johnson Matthey will contribute their technological capabilities in several areas. Siemens Energy will lead the development of the renewable hydrogen unit, while Técnicas Reunidas will be responsible for the biogenic carbon capture and e-methanol production units.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. will license the CO2 capture technology, while Johnson Matthey will provide its proprietary technology, known as eMERALD™, which enables the direct hydrogenation of captured CO2 into methanol.
This project is also part of Track , Técnicas Reunidas ‘ decarbonization strategy, which aims to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. The project, supported by Next Generation EU funds, has invested €180 million, earmarked for the creation of renewable hydrogen clusters in various regions of Spain.
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