NEXTCHEM Conducts Feasibility Study for Waste-to-Methanol Project in Norway
- The feasibility study focuses on a waste-to-methanol plant at Mongstad refinery.
- NX Circular™ technology will convert waste into low-carbon methanol.
- The methanol aims to replace marine fuel and produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
- NEXTCHEM will evaluate waste gasification and syngas purification for methanol production.
Project Overview
MAIRE's subsidiary, NEXTCHEM, has been selected by Mana Group and Equinor to conduct a feasibility study for a waste-to-methanol plant at the Mongstad refinery in Norway. This initiative marks a 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 meets the Renewable Energy Directive criteria.
Applications and Benefits
The circular methanol produced is intended to replace marine bunker fuel, aligning with FuelEU Maritime regulation targets. It could also serve as feedstock for methanol-to-jet facilities, producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel compliant with FuelEU Aviation regulation.
Study Objectives
NEXTCHEM will provide a technical and economic evaluation of waste gasification and syngas purification processes for methanol production, delivering the feasibility study to Mana and Equinor.
Source: Maire