Agreement on electrolyser technology for methanol plant

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Agreement on electrolyser technology for methanol plant

Topsoe has signed an offtake agreement to provide its Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) technology for Forestal’s Triskelion green methanol plant in Galicia. The SOEC’s will be delivered from Topsoe’s manufacturing facility in Herning, Denmark, which is nearing the final stage of readiness for industrial-scale production. The agreement, which includes a 10-year service warranty program, builds on Topsoe’s existing agreement with Forestal, announced in December 2024, to provide its e-methanol synthesis technology, catalysts and engineering for highly efficient e-methanol production.

Topsoe says that, by providing a single, integrated hydrogen-to-methanol pathway, it minimises interface risk, improves overall efficiency by up to 30% compared to conventional electrolysis systems and removes the need for intermediate hydrogen storage. This ensures stable operations even during renewable power fluctuations, a crucial requirement for Forestal when assessing project risks.

The Triskelon project is designed to produce 57,000 t/a of green methanol and will capture and use 78,000 tons of CO₂ each year to produce it. Power will be supplied from renewable sources through power purchase agreements, ensuring renewable and continuous power supply during operation. The plant received a euro 49 million grant from the European Union Emissions Trading System’s Innovation Fund in 2023. It is expected to begin operations in 2028.