The Project
Production of e-methanol at industrial scale
Madoqua Synfuels is developing a world-leading e-methanol project. The project will be located in Pataias, in central Portugal. Madoqua Synfuels is committed to develop, install, and operate the project to the highest environmental and safety standards. The project generates economic growth with an economic activity classified as sustainable according to the latest EU Taxonomy and is an important factor to secure an independent power infrastructure.
Green hydrogen and renewable methanol production
The project involves combining green hydrogen and recycled CO2 to form e-methanol as a Renewable Fuel of Non-biological Origin (RFNBO). The green hydrogen is produced using established alkaline-water electrolyzer technology and the production of e-methanol through the direct hydrogenation of captured carbon dioxide. The e-methanol will be transported by train to the Port of Sines or to the Port of Aveiro and loaded for export and/or used as maritime fuel and is an attractive option for the European chemical industry.
Renewable energy sourcing
The project will use renewable energy to produce the green hydrogen and e-methanol. The electricity will primarily be provided through a renewable energy community with access to dedicated solar and wind assets in Portugal which are being developed in parallel. This approach allows for a secure and dedicated renewable power supply for the full lifetime of the project.
