Magnon, ErasmoP2X and Power2X have announced a joint project for the production of e-methanol in Puertollano (Ciudad Real), using renewable hydrogen and captured biogenicCO2.
This initiative will be connected to the future Spanish Hydrogen Backbone Grid, managed by Enagás and aims to strengthen the production of renewable fuels, promote industrial decarbonization and generate new economic opportunities in Castilla-La Mancha.
Large-scale production of e-methanol
The proposal is based on the integration of clean technologies. On the one hand, ErasmoP2X and Power2X will generate green hydrogen. green hydrogen by electrolysis powered by a 1 GW photovoltaic development in Saceruela.
On the other, Magnon Magnon, Ence’s energy subsidiary, will capture biogenicCO2 from its existing biomass plant in Puertollano. existing biomass plant in Puertollano, thus supplying one of the key ingredients for the synthesis of renewable methanol. plant in Puertollano, thus supplying one of the key ingredients for the synthesis of renewable methanol.
Thanks to this synergy, a production capacity of up to 200,000 tons per year of synthetic methanol is expected to be achieved for industrial, energy and petrochemical applications including sustainable aviation fuels (eSAF) (eSAF) and feedstocks for plastics and biochemicals.
Connection to the Hydrogen Backbone Network
The project will be articulated within the Hydrogen Backbone Network a national infrastructure promoted by Enagás to connect the main poles of production and consumption of renewable hydrogen. This network will be key to distribute the hydrogen generated in Castilla-La Mancha to other industrial centers in the country and Europe, which reinforces the exporting vocation of the future green molecules manufactured in Puertollano.
In addition to the energy impact, the facility represents an important lever for the economic development of Castilla-La Mancha. The collaboration between the three companies is expected to boost the circular economy The collaboration between the three companies is expected to boost the circular economy, generate skilled jobs and attract investments linked to the energy transition.
This initiative is expected to contribute to the positioning of Spain as a European benchmark in the production of green molecules.
In addition, the use of endogenous resources such as biomass and biomass and agricultural biomass contributes to consolidating a sustainable and competitive production model, strengthening local value chains.
The importance of e-methanol
The renewable methanol produced at this complex will have the capacity to replace fossil fuels and will act as an energy vector in various sectors.
Its versatility allows it to be used in both maritime transport as well as in the chemical industry, which positions it as a key element in the low-carbon energy matrix projected for Europe.
Source and photos: Ence
