The Perpetual Next biomethanol plant in Delfzijl, Netherlands, which has a production capacity of 220,000 tons per year, intends to make a final investment decision by the end of 2027. This plant particularly focuses on the marine fuels market.
Planning Details and Investment Stages
Perpetual Next has announced that the final investment decision for the DeltaNor plant depends on factors including obtaining permits. In this regard, a company spokesperson stated that "shipping and maritime transport are really major markets for biomethanol" and added that a significant portion of future production will be allocated to these sectors.
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The spokesperson for Perpetual Next also noted that precise production volumes cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality issues, and no specific buyers have been mentioned.
Collaboration with Lhyfe and Renewable Hydrogen Production
On Monday, Perpetual Next and renewable hydrogen producer Lhyfe announced a memorandum of understanding to explore the supply of up to 12,000 tons per year of renewable hydrogen for this plant. The hydrogen will be sourced from a 120-megawatt project that Lhyfe is developing in the same industrial area of Delfzijl.
Adding hydrogen to the gas that DeltaNor produces from biomass could help the plant convert a larger portion of its carbon into methanol and increase production. Any supply agreement is still subject to technical and commercial approvals.
In April, Perpetual Next introduced JPB Logistics as its preferred storage partner for this plant, and the two companies are planning to negotiate a final storage agreement. Additionally, last month, Perpetual Next hired engineering firm Bilfinger to assist in advancing the project towards an investment decision.
The DeltaNor plant is one of five biomethanol plants that Perpetual Next is developing, with three other plants planned in the United States and one in Estonia.
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