Liquid Wind, together with partners Alfa Laval, Carbon Clean, Siemens Energy and Topsoe, have launched the eFuel Design & Performance Centre (DPC) in Hørsholm, Denmark. The DPC is a joint research and development (R&D) department, where the five partners will collaborate and innovate to accelerate the deployment of eMethanol plants. eMethanol is a type of eFuel, which is a synthetic fuel produced from renewable electricity, water and captured carbon dioxide (CO2).
eFuels are seen as a promising solution for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, such as global shipping, aviation and heavy industry. Unlike fossil fuels, eFuels do not add new CO2 to the atmosphere, as they use the same amount of CO2 that was previously captured from industrial emissions or the air. eFuels can also leverage existing infrastructure and engines, reducing the need for costly and disruptive changes.
The DPC aims to streamline the design and implementation of eMethanol plants, by leveraging the partners’ innovative technologies and modular solutions. The DPC will deliver ready-to-build eMethanol plants that are quicker to fabricate, transport, construct and commission. The plants will have a nominal production capacity of 100,000 tonnes of eMethanol per year, which can be blended with conventional fuels or used as a pure fuel.
The DPC is a major milestone that will further accelerate the growth of the global eMethanol market and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Three projects are currently under development in the Nordics, including FlagshipONE, the world’s first commercial scale eMethanol facility, and the goal is to develop up to ten additional plants by the end of 2027.
The eFuel DPC is a pioneering initiative that will drive the technological progress and the market development of eFuels, especially eMethanol. By bringing together the expertise and experience of the partners, the DPC will enable the production of eFuels at scale and at competitive prices, making them a viable and sustainable alternative for hard-to-abate sectors.
