MI releases interactive map tracking global renewable methanol projects
A map released by the trade association Methanol Institute (MI) is based on a database of 80 projects that are set to produce more than 8 million mt/year of e-methanol and bio-methanol by 2027.
MAP: Current and upcoming renewable methanol projects across the world. MI
E-methanol is made from carbon dioxide captured from renewable sources, like bioenergy, through carbon capture and storage (CCS) or direct air capture. Bio-methanol is produced from sustainable biomass, such as agricultural waste, plant waste, manure or food waste.
Both types of methanol can be carbon-neutral and have almost zero emissions of nitrous oxides, sulphur oxides and particulates.
The MI database covers essential information on existing and announced projects like company names, locations, planned production capacities and the years for expected production starts.
MI says it created the map to help people understand how renewable methanol production is spread around the globe and how it is projected to expand.
The map shows a large concentration of both e-methanol and bio-methanol projects in Europe and eastern China, but also scattered projects on other continents.
"With ongoing advancements in technology and increased government support, the capacity of individual renewable plants is expected to rise from 5,000-10,000 metric tons of methanol per year to 50,000-250,000 metric tons per year or more over the next five years," MI said in a LinkedIn post.
By Nitin Sharma
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