Innovative Circular Methanol and Hydrogen Plant to Drive Decarbonization in Italy
Key Ideas
- Italian MET Development, Eni, and Iren Ambiente are collaborating on a circular methanol and hydrogen plant in Pavia, Italy.
- The plant will convert non-recyclable waste into synthesis gas, producing 110,000 tons of circular methanol and 1,500 tons of circular hydrogen annually.
- The project supports decarbonization efforts for the maritime sector and offers an innovative solution for reducing carbon emissions in line with EU directives.
- The initiative showcases a blend of environmental sustainability and economic growth, positioning Italian ports as early adopters of environmentally friendly fuels.
Italian MET Development, in partnership with Eni and Iren Ambiente, has initiated the permitting process for a circular methanol and hydrogen production plant in Pavia, Italy. This project, utilizing NEXTCHEM's NX Circular technology, aims to convert 200,000 tons of non-recyclable waste annually into synthesis gas, subsequently producing 110,000 tons of circular methanol and 1,500 tons of circular hydrogen. The circular methanol is designed to meet EU Renewable Energy Directive standards and is positioned as an innovative solution for decarbonization. Additionally, the plant will recover 33,000 tons of inert granulate for use in the cement industry, contributing to further decarbonization efforts. Fabio Fritelli, NEXTCHEM's Managing Director, highlighted the project's dual benefit of environmental sustainability and economic growth, emphasizing the plant's role in meeting international regulations for environmentally friendly fuels. This initiative reflects a strategic approach to energy transition, positioning Italian ports at the forefront of sustainable mobility with circular fuels.