Clariant announced the successful startup of its MegaMax 900 methanol synthesis catalyst at European Energy’s e-methanol plant.

European Energy’s e-methanol plant is one of the world’s first and largest commercial e-methanol plant located in Kasso, Denmark. The plant uses biogenic CO2 and green hydrogen to produce up to 42,000 tons of green methanol annually.

European Energy’s Power-to-Methanol plant in Kasso, Denmark. (Source: European Energy)

Clariant’s MegaMax 900 methanol synthesis catalyst

Clariant’s MegaMax 900 is an ideal solution for European Energy’s Power-to-Methanol project, as it provides the enhanced stability required for green methanol production. The catalyst also offers outstanding activity – even at very low reactor temperatures and pressures.

Moreover, MegaMax is very well suited for CO2 to methanol process conditions delivering high conversion rates and long catalyst lifetime. The catalyst’s superior selectivity also widely prevents the formation of byproducts in the yield, which greatly improves the sustainability and economics of green methanol synthesis.

Clariant’s MegaMax catalysts excel in green methanol production thanks to their exceptional activity and stability. (Source: Clariant)

Clariant's Applied Catalyst Technology (ACT) technical service team provided on-site support throughout the startup procedure, overseeing the catalyst loading, reduction, and startup. MegaMax 900 is operating with excellent activity and stability despite the challenging conditions of CO2-to-methanol conversion.

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