BASF Partnership Advances Carbon Capture for E-Methanol Production
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📰 The quick summary: A new partnership between BASF and Forestal del Atlántico aims to produce 156 metric tons of e-methanol daily through innovative carbon capture technology, helping reduce emissions in shipping and chemical sectors.
📈 One key stat: The Triskelion project plans to produce 156 metric tons of e-methanol daily, with potential to scale up to 40,000 tons annually, providing a significant boost to sustainable fuel production.
💬 One key quote: “By utilizing CO2 captured from our production processes, we are embracing a more sustainable approach to fuel production,” said Andrés Fuentes, CEO of Forestal del Atlántico.
1️⃣ The big picture: A major new partnership between German chemical company BASF and Spanish firm Forestal del Atlántico marks an important step forward in sustainable fuel production. The collaboration centers on creating e-methanol through carbon capture technology at the Triskelion project in Galicia, Spain. BASF will provide its advanced OASE blue gas technology to extract CO2 from flue gases, which will then be combined with renewable hydrogen to produce e-methanol. This innovative approach aims to reduce emissions in key sectors like shipping and chemicals while demonstrating the commercial viability of carbon capture solutions.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: The production of e-methanol through carbon capture provides a practical pathway to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors like shipping and chemical manufacturing. This technology allows companies to capture and reuse CO2 emissions that otherwise enter the atmosphere, creating a circular carbon economy. The project’s significant planned production capacity demonstrates the scalability of this solution. By converting waste CO2 into valuable fuel products, this initiative creates economic opportunities while advancing environmental goals.
3️⃣ What’s next: The project will move into its front-end engineering design (FEED) phase, with a third-party contractor assessing technical feasibility and economic potential. BASF’s OASE technology will be integrated into the facility’s design and construction process. The partners aim to begin operations in January 2028, marking a major milestone in sustainable fuel production in Europe.
Read the full story here: Carbon Herald – BASF And Forestal Pave Way For E-Methanol Via CO2 Capture
