HyLion Network: Revolutionizing European Supply Chain with CO2-reduced Hydrogen and E-Methanol
Key Ideas
- Energy and tech companies collaborate on the HyLion network to establish a transnational supply chain for CO2-reduced hydrogen and e-methanol in Europe.
- The project aims to produce e-methanol in Scotland for applications in the UK and Europe, including Germany, contributing to decarbonisation.
- Strategic and operational advice is provided by MHP, emphasizing the potential of AI applications to enhance supply chain efficiency.
- E-methanol production using biogenic CO2 is planned to start in 2028, with potential for scaling up in subsequent years for various industries.
Energy and technology companies are joining forces to create the HyLion network, focusing on establishing a transnational supply chain in Europe for CO2-reduced hydrogen and e-methanol. The project envisions producing e-methanol in Scotland to supply the UK and European markets, aiming to play a significant role in decarbonising global supply chains. MHP, a management and IT consultancy, is offering strategic and operational guidance for the supply chain's development, highlighting the use of AI applications to streamline operations. The initiative plans to utilize 63,000 metric tons of biogenic CO2 annually to produce e-methanol, generating 9,000 metric tons of hydrogen and 45,000 metric tons of e-methanol per year. The production is scheduled to commence in 2028, with possibilities for future expansion. E. ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions will supply biogenic CO2 from a biomass power plant in Lockerbie, with additional input from the whisky production process. The e-methanol will be converted into an e-fuel compatible with the existing infrastructure, offering a decarbonisation solution for the automotive industry, racing series, and light aircraft.