JM Technology Chosen for One of the Largest E-Methanol Plants in Europe

Engineering JM Technology Chosen for One of the Largest E-Methanol Plants in Europe

2025-01-22 Source: Press release Johnson Matthey 2 min Reading Time

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Reolum has selected Johnson Matthey’s e-methanol technology for its La Robla Nueva Energia project in Spain which is claimed to be one of the largest e-methanol production plants in Europe.

Located in the Spanish region of Castilla y León, it will be one of the largest e-methanol production plants in Europe, planned to be online by the end of 2027.(Source: Johnson Matthey) — Located in the Spanish region of Castilla y León, it will be one of the largest e-methanol production plants in Europe, planned to be online by the end of 2027.
(Source: Johnson Matthey)

London/UK – Johnson Matthey’s (JM) e-methanol technology has been selected by Reolum for the next phase of its La Robla Nueva Energia (NE) project. Located in the Spanish region of Castilla y León, it will be one of the largest e-methanol production plants in Europe, planned to be online by the end of 2027.

The facility will be one half of an integrated green energy generation project called La Robla Green. This project is made up of two cutting-edge facilities: Roblum, a green energy generation plant that will power more than 50,000 households - and La Robla NE, an e-methanol plant. La Robla NE blends the CO₂ extracted from the biomass plant with green hydrogen to produce e-methanol, with the expectation of up to 140 kt/year.

E-methanol is an increasingly important product in decarbonizing two hard to abate sectors – the chemicals industry and heavy transport, like shipping. The project is supported by the European Investment Bank and a Final Investment Decision is expected in 2025. Reolum is a Spanish firm specializing in the development of projects aimed at driving the energy transition and achieving decarbonization. The company focuses on the development of green hydrogen, e-methanol, and biomass-fuelled combined heat and power technologies.

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Reolum has selected JM’s Emerald technology – a process that converts captured CO₂ to methanol – for the project, which contributes to the regeneration of an area in northern Spain, previously home to a thermal power plant and a once-thriving coal mining industry. This region has been designated as part of Spain’s "Just Transition Zones," an initiative aligned with the European Union’s Just Transition Mechanism to support communities transitioning towards a low-carbon economy, while addressing the socio-economic challenges of decarbonization.

JM’s e-methanol Emerald technology has been proven as a credible route to decarbonize methanol production since 2011. Our reliable and low-risk process has been optimized to achieve significant hydrogen and carbon uptake to fully utilize these highly valuable feedstocks, whilst also minimizing the overall energy requirements and operating costs.

Alberto Giovanzana, Managing Director, Catalyst Technologies Licencing, said: “Johnson Matthey’s technology is leading the way in how heavy industries will be able to decarbonize in the coming years. Our Emerald process and catalyst efficiently convert renewable resources into e-methanol.“We’re delighted to hit another of our milestones, working alongside Reolum on a transformational project for the region.”

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