SunGas Renewables has been selected by Australian green hydrogen and methanol project developer ABEL Energy to supply green methanol for a new $1.4 billion (€1.3 billion) facility in Northern Tasmania, Australia.
Johnson Matthey, a leading methanol synthesis technology and catalyst supplier, was also selected to supply key technologies for the project.
The ABEL Energy Bell Bay Powerfuels Project is expected to produce 300,000 tonnes of green methanol per year.
Johnson Matthey has optimised the design of the methanol synthesis loop and combined it with its highly robust methanol synthesis catalyst.
The process combines efficient technology with cutting edge catalysts and absorbents to maximise plant performance and reduce operating costs.
The Bell Bay Powerfuels Project is expected to commence in 2027.
“SunGas has been working closely with ABEL Energy to optimise the integration and deployment of the SunGas System 1000™ gasifier for the project,” said Robert Rigdon, CEO of SunGas Renewables.
“It’s been a wonderful collaboration with ABEL’s engineering team, and we’re very excited about seeing this great project come to fruition.”
“We’re very proud and excited to have Johnson Matthey and SunGas Renewables agree to take a role in our Bell Bay Powerfuels Project, said Rhys Tucker, Chief Technology Officer at ABEL Energy.
“We really do feel we have brought the very best technologies in the world to Tasmania, and we’re grateful to JM and SunGas for their enthusiastic support of our project.”
“Green methanol is emerging as a key route to decarbonising the shipping industry,” said Alberto Giovanzana, managing director – CT Licensing, Johnson Matthey.
“This exciting project will use our world leading technology for green methanol production, building off our deep experience and decades-worth references in methanol.”
SunGas selected to supply green methanol for new hydrogen facility
