- NEXTCHEM will conduct a feasibility study for a waste-to-methanol plant at Mongstad refinery.
- The project will use NX Circular™ technology to convert waste into low-carbon methanol.
- The methanol could replace marine bunker fuel and be used for Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
- The study will evaluate waste gasification and syngas purification for methanol production.
Project Overview
NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary MyRechemical, has been selected by Mana Group and Equinor to conduct a feasibility study for a waste-to-methanol plant at Norway's Mongstad refinery. This initiative marks an early-stage strategic partnership aimed at developing the Nordics' first large-scale waste-to-methanol project.
Technology and Process
The project will utilize NX Circular™ technology to convert urban and industrial waste into chemical-grade syngas. This syngas will then be processed to produce low-carbon methanol, which is expected to have a low carbon footprint and meet the Renewable Energy Directive criteria.
Regulatory Compliance
The circular methanol produced could initially replace marine bunker fuel, helping to meet the targets of the FuelEU Maritime regulation. This would exempt final users from buying ETS credits and paying penalties. Additionally, the methanol could later serve as feedstock for methanol-to-jet facilities to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) compliant with FuelEU Aviation regulation.
Study Objectives
As the technology integrator and service provider, NEXTCHEM will deliver the feasibility study to Mana and Equinor. The study will provide a technical and economic evaluation of waste gasification and the subsequent purification of syngas for methanol production.
