- The Ecoplanta project will process 400,000 tons of waste annually to produce 240,000 tons of methanol.
- The project is co-funded by the EU's Innovation Fund and aims to cut 3.4 million tons of CO2 over ten years.
- Technip Energies will handle engineering and procurement, integrating Enerkem's gasification technology.
Project Overview
The Ecoplanta Molecular Recycling Solutions project in El Morell, near Tarragona, Spain, is set to become Europe's first large-scale facility to convert non-recyclable municipal solid waste and biomass into renewable methanol. This initiative aims to divert waste from landfills and produce low-carbon methanol, supporting the reduction of CO2 emissions in challenging sectors and promoting the use of renewable fuels.
Technology and Capacity
Utilizing Enerkem's advanced gasification technology, the facility will process up to 400,000 tons of residual municipal waste annually, yielding approximately 240,000 tons of methanol. This renewable methanol can be used to create new circular materials and advanced biofuels, aligning with European goals for circularity and sustainable industrial practices.
Contracts and Responsibilities
Technip Energies has been awarded two engineering services contracts by Repsol for the project. These contracts cover the Enerkem Core Process and the Balance of Plant, ensuring the integration of all project units. Technip Energies will provide engineering and procurement services, overseeing the integration of Enerkem's gasification technology.
Funding and Environmental Impact
The project is co-funded by the European Union's Innovation Fund and is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3.4 million tons of CO2-equivalent over its first ten years of operation. This initiative supports the broader transition to a more sustainable industrial model in Europe.
