- Greenlyte plans a 25 million euro plant at Marl Chemical Park for CO2-neutral eMethanol production.
- The plant will occupy 3,000 square meters and is set to operate by end of 2026.
- The facility will capture 1,400 tons of CO2 and produce 200 tons of green hydrogen annually.
- The site is part of the GET H2 initiative, converting a natural gas pipeline for hydrogen use.
Investment and Timeline
Greenlyte Carbon Technologies is set to invest approximately 25 million euros in a new plant at the Marl Chemical Park. The facility will focus on CO2-neutral eMethanol production, with operations expected to commence by the end of 2026. The project is supported by multi-million euro funding from the "Produktives.NRW" program, co-financed by North Rhine-Westphalia and the European Union.
Production and Technology
The plant will utilize Greenlyte's proprietary direct air capture technology to extract up to 1,400 tons of CO2 from the air annually. Additionally, it will produce around 200 tons of green hydrogen each year. These components will be synthesized into up to 1,000 tons of green eMethanol, a crucial raw material for various chemical processes at the site.
Infrastructure and Collaboration
The Marl Chemical Park is providing 3,000 square meters of space and necessary infrastructure for the plant. This initiative is part of broader sustainable hydrogen activities at the site, including the GET H2 initiative. This project aims to establish Germany's first publicly accessible hydrogen infrastructure, involving the conversion of a natural gas pipeline from Marl to Legden and constructing a new section to Scholven.
Innovative Projects
The site hosts several innovative technologies, such as Evonik's Rheticus research project, which uses hydrogen in artificial photosynthesis to produce specialty chemicals from CO2. Additionally, Evonik is investing in a pilot plant for its anion exchange membrane, DURAION®, crucial for cost-effective green hydrogen production through AEM water electrolysis.
Historical Context
Hydrogen has been integral to Marl Chemical Park's operations for 85 years, with 25,000 cubic meters processed per hour. This expertise will support the site's transition to a lower-carbon future.
