BASF and Forestal de Atlántico S.A. (Forestal) have signed an early disclosure agreement (EDA) aimed at advancing the production of e-methanol (eMeOH) through carbon capture solutions. Under this strategic partnership, BASF has been selected to share its proprietary OASE blue technology, designed for the efficient removal of CO2 from flue gases, for use in Forestal’s pioneering Triskelion project in Galicia, Spain.

The Triskelion project is set to be a game-changer, with a design capacity of 156 metric tons per day of e-methanol production. The CO2 captured from the exhaust gases of electricity generating turbines will be transformed into e-methanol by reacting it with renewable hydrogen, highlighting an innovative approach to a more sustainable fuel production.

“This partnership addresses the critical need for innovative solutions in carbon capture and utilization, marking a significant stride towards reducing global emissions,” said Torsten Katz, Global Business Director, OASE Gas Treating Technologies, in BASF’s Intermediates division. “By collaborating with Forestal, we are setting the foundation for one of the first plants to produce e-methanol using our OASE technology, entering into an innovative sustainable application area for our OASE blue technology.”

“By utilizing CO2 captured from our production processes, we are embracing a more sustainable approach to fuel production,” stated Andrés Fuentes, CEO of Forestal del Atlántico. “This partnership with BASF not only enhances our capabilities but also contributes to the development of sustainable fuels, particularly in the maritime industry.”

The Triskelion project stands to be a pioneering facility in the production of e-methanol using BASF’s OASE blue technology. e-methanol represents a more sustainable source of methanol and is seen as a crucial step in the effective utilization of carbon capture technology. It offers a more sustainable fuel alternative for industrial transportation, including international shipping, and serves as a raw material for various chemical synthesis processes.