Europe's biggest 'green' methanol plant opens in Denmark

The energy transition on the world's oceans is still pending. Green methanol could help to make shipping climate neutral. A pioneering project is underway in Denmark.

For many years, fuel based on green electricity has been mostly a dream. Now the world's first commercial methanol plant has opened in Southern Jutland. "A big and exciting step," says a researcher.

Europe's biggest 'green' methanol plant opens in Denmark

Europe's largest "green" methanol plant opened in Denmark on Tuesday, boosting the continent's emissions reduction efforts, with customers ranging from toymaker Lego to pharmaceutical firm Novo Nordisk.

Methanol Gains Traction as an Alternative Energy Source

Paul Wightman, CME GroupAt a Glance:

The world’s first commercial-scale e-methanol plant began operations in Denmark on Tuesday. Shipping giant Maersk plans to use the low-emission fuel in its fleet of container ships. Other Danish customers include Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk and toy maker Lego, which will use it to make injectors and building blocks.

The aim is to replace tens of thousands of tonnes of fossil methanol with the help of the s ddnische plant. Lego will also become more important. (energy turnaround, Lego)