Perpetual Next selects Bilfinger for Methanol Moerdijk permitting
- Perpetual Next appointed Bilfinger on April 1, 2026 to lead EIA and permitting for the Methanol Moerdijk biomethanol project in the Port of Moerdijk, Netherlands.
- The plant is designed to convert ~313,000 t of biocarbon into ~216,000 t of biomethanol per year.
- Bilfinger will execute sprints 1–6 covering EIA start, environmental studies, stakeholder and authority coordination, permit application preparation and QA, with construction-permit support possible later.
Appointment
Perpetual Next selected Bilfinger Engineering & Consultancy on April 1, 2026 to serve as lead permitting consultant for the Methanol Moerdijk biomethanol project in the Port of Moerdijk, Netherlands.
Project
The planned large-scale facility is designed to convert approximately 313,000 tonnes of biocarbon into about 216,000 tonnes of biomethanol per year, intended to replace fossil methanol and support decarbonisation of industry and maritime transport.
Scope of work
Bilfinger will deliver the environmental impact assessment (MER/EIA), environmental and nature permit support, stakeholder and authority coordination, project management and quality assurance using a sprint-based approach covering sprints 1–6; construction-permit support may be added later.
Studies and assessments
The scope includes EIA start notification, general EIA sections, description of activities and alternatives, environmental impact studies, final EIA and public summary, plus early nitrogen deposition assessment and sub-studies on air quality, odor, noise, water, external safety, BAT assessment, sustainability and ecology.
Selection rationale
Perpetual Next selected Bilfinger based on its combined permitting and engineering capabilities, experience with complex industrial environmental permitting and its integrated approach to managing EIA and permit applications.
Source: Perpetual Next