European Energy's Kassø power-to-X facility in Aabenraa, Denmark, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world's first commercial-scale e-methanol production plant with an annual capacity of 42,000 tonnes. The facility recently produced its first molecules of hydrogen-derived e-methanol, a key step towards sustainable energy production. Certification under the EU's sustainability framework, specifically the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) EU scheme, validated the renewable integrity of the methanol production, ensuring it meets renewable fuels of non-biological origin criteria. The CEO of Solar Park Kassø highlighted the importance of this certification in supporting climate action across Europe. Despite the current higher costs of e-methanol production compared to fossil-based methanol, the future of hydrogen-based e-methanol looks promising with the aid of supportive policies such as carbon pricing and green shipping corridors. This groundbreaking achievement signifies a significant advancement in the energy transition towards more sustainable practices, emphasizing the vital role of e-methanol in reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy sources.