Clariant Catalysts to Power Europe's First Waste-to-Methanol Plant

10 November 2025

Key highlights

Ecoplanta in Spain will convert 400,000 tons of waste to 240,000 tons of methanol annually.
The plant is scheduled for completion in 2029.
Clariant provides syngas purification and methanol synthesis catalysts.
The project aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tons in 10 years.

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Project Overview

Clariant is collaborating with Repsol on the Ecoplanta project in El Morell, Spain, to convert municipal waste into renewable methanol. This will be Europe's first plant of its kind, utilizing Enerkem's advanced waste gasification process.

Technical Details

The facility will process 400,000 tons of non-recyclable solid municipal waste annually to produce 240,000 tons of methanol. Clariant's syngas purification and MegaMax methanol synthesis catalysts will be integral to the operation.

Timeline and Impact

Scheduled for completion in 2029, the project aims to significantly contribute to Europe's energy transition. It is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 3.4 million tons over the first 10 years of operation.

Applications

Renewable methanol from the plant can be used as a drop-in fuel for maritime and road transportation and as a feedstock for chemical and sustainable aviation fuel production.

Source: Clariant