Australian biomethanol project moves a step forward

Renewable fuel producer HAMR Energy is moving ahead with its biomethanol project in Australia to meet rising demand from shipping.

IMAGE: Aerial view of Port of Portland in Victoria, Australia. Port of Portland

The company first announced plans for the plant in 2023 and has now completed the initial front-end engineering design (pre-FEED) study, evaluating its design and construction.

The facility will use locally sourced forestry residues, such as harvest trimmings and damaged timber, and green hydrogen to produce 300,000 mt/year of biomethanol, HAMR Energy said.

The firm ultimately plans to develop green methanol plants with a combined capacity of 1 million mt/year to serve shipping and other sectors as demand for low-emission fuels grows.

By Konica Bhatt

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