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Perpetual Next USA to Build Three Biomethanol Plants in Southeast US

Key highlights
  • Construction of three biomethanol facilities in the southeastern US begins in 2026.
  • Each facility will process approximately one million tons of biomass annually.
  • The Biomethanol Blueprint integrates torrefaction, gasification, and methanol synthesis.
  • Partners include TSI for raw material processing and Fluor as Owner's Engineer.

Project Overview

Perpetual Next USA plans to construct three new biomethanol production facilities in the southeastern United States, with construction set to begin in 2026. Each facility is designed to process approximately one million tons of sustainably produced biomass annually.

Industry Context

The global demand for biomethanol is projected to rise significantly by 2050, driven by new government policies like the European FuelEU program and industry initiatives aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. This increase in demand necessitates rapid scaling of production capacity.

Biomethanol Blueprint

Perpetual Next is implementing its Biomethanol Blueprint across multiple sites in Europe and the US. This blueprint combines techniques for torrefaction, gasification, and methanol synthesis, facilitating rapid and scalable biomethanol production for the global market.

Partnerships

The company collaborates with American partners, including TSI, a leader in raw material processing, and Fluor, serving as Owner's Engineer, to support the rollout of these facilities.