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Fluor Partners with Perpetual Next on Delfzijl Biomethanol Project

Key highlights
  • Perpetual Next plans a biomethanol facility in Delfzijl.
  • The plant will convert residual biomass into renewable methanol.
  • Fluor will improve design and project definition for the facility.
  • The project aims to support a low-carbon economy in the Netherlands.

Project Overview

Perpetual Next has engaged Fluor as the Owner’s Engineer for a planned biomethanol facility in Delfzijl. This plant aims to convert residual biomass into renewable methanol, providing a circular, low-carbon alternative to traditional fossil-based methanol.

Collaboration Goals

The initial phase of this collaboration focuses on enhancing the current design and project definition package. The objective is to improve maturity, strengthen CAPEX certainty, and enable well-informed decisions for the subsequent development phase.

Fluor's Role

Fluor will leverage its extensive engineering and project delivery expertise to support critical design choices. This involvement is intended to ensure a solid foundation for reliable project execution.

Environmental Impact

The project is part of a broader effort to develop the next generation of circular fuels and accelerate the transition to a climate-neutral economy, starting in the Netherlands.