SunGas: Beaver Lake green methanol project enters FEED
- SunGas and partner C2X have started FEED for the Beaver Lake green methanol project.
- FEED engineering will be performed by Kiewit and Jacobs, integrating licensors' process packages.
- Key licensors: SunGas S1000 (three modules) for biogenic syngas/CO2, Johnson Matthey for methanol synthesis, Linde for Rectisol AG removal, Merichem for LO‑CAT sulfur recovery.
- Estimated investment >$2 billion; >500,000 metric tons/year green methanol output; >1,150 construction jobs and 100+ permanent roles; construction targeted mid‑ to second‑half 2026.
FEED and development stage
SunGas has begun front‑end engineering design (FEED) for the Beaver Lake Renewable Energy project in Rapides Parish, Central Louisiana, marking the final stage of project development. The announcement follows selection of key technology licensors and execution of FEED engineering contracts.
Engineering and technology licensors
FEED work will be carried out by Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. and Jacobs, who will integrate licensors' engineering packages. Process licensors and selected technologies include SunGas’ S1000™ system (three modules) for biogenic syngas and CO2 production, Johnson Matthey for methanol synthesis technology and catalysts, Linde Engineering for Acid Gas Removal via a Rectisol Wash Unit, and Merichem Technologies for LO‑CAT® sulfur recovery.
Project scale, timeline and markets
The project is expected to require an estimated investment of over $2 billion and to produce more than 500,000 metric tons of green methanol annually for shipping, aviation, chemicals and industrial customers. SunGas projects the creation of over 1,150 construction jobs, 400–500 indirect jobs and more than 100 permanent local operating roles. Company leadership stated remaining commercial, design, permitting and financing activities are underway with a final investment milestone and start of construction targeted for mid‑2026; the release also indicates construction is expected to begin in the second half of 2026.
Source: SunGas