A2X Builds the world's largest eMethanol plant in Esbjerg

The plant will be an important contribution to a CO2-neutral shipping industry and at the same time a facility that connects several sectors in the energy industry.

With this facility, A2X is setting the green course for the shipping traffic of the future. The project has been made possible through a close cooperation with local authorities and companies and with international corporations. 

• The eMethanol plant will produce up to 200,000 tonnes of green methanol per year.
• The basis for the production is the capture of approx. 230,000 tonnes of CO2 produced by waste incineration. The reduction in CO2 corresponds to the plant removing emissions from approx. 14,000 cars annually.

"Not only is this project a step in the right direction within the green conversion of maritime transport, but it also shows that we are able to produce green fuel on commercial terms," says Rune Værndal, partner in A2X. The placement of the facility in Esbjerg is not random. Esbjerg offers several unique opportunities, both geographically and in terms of energy supply, which are not yet in place elsewhere in Denmark. "The journey up until today has been intense, but we have been met with great support from local authorities and stakeholders, and the plant is a very good example of how we connect several sectors within the production of green methanol, to benefit everyone," says Rune Værndal firmly.

Power-to-X is necessary to achieve CO2-neutrality

The production of green methanol for maritime transport is a necessity if CO2-neutrality shall be obtained. A2X's upcoming plant in Esbjerg will show that it is possible.

One of the companies that are furthest ahead within the work and objective of CO2-neutral shipping, is DFDS. They have a stated objective of CO2 neutrality and have seen the A2X project as an obvious opportunity in the battle of reaching the objective. Jesper Aagesen, Director of Sustainable Fleet Projects states: "At DFDS, we are working to become CO2 neutral by 2050 with a partial goal of a 45% reduction as early as 2030. Methanol is the fuel that seems to be furthest on this green journey , when it comes to our ships, as it is based on known technology. A project like A2X's is therefore both exciting and necessary."