The plant will be the first in Europe to transform, at scale, non-recyclable, municipal solid waste and biomass into renewable and circular methanol. By diverting waste from landfills to produce low-carbon methanol, it will enable operators to reduce CO2 emissions in hard-to-abate sectors and use renewable fuels. The project supports European ambitions for circularity and the broader transition to a more sustainable industrial model.
Utilising Enerkem’s gasification technology, the facility will process up to 400 000 tpy of residual municipal waste and produce approximately 240 000 t of methanol, a renewable alternative that can be used to manufacture new circular materials and to produce advanced biofuels.
As part of its role in the project, Technip Energies has been awarded two contracts covering the entire delivery scope: one for the Enerkem Core Process, developed in partnership between Enerkem and Technip Energies, and the other for the balance of plant (BoP), ensuring the integration of all the project units.
Under these contracts, Technip Energies will provide engineering and procurement services. The company will also oversee the integration of Enerkem’s gasification technology, which converts non-recyclable waste into renewable fuels and chemicals. Building on the strategic collaboration agreement signed between Technip Energies and Enerkem in 2024, this award illustrates the strength of the partnership in accelerating the deployment of circular solutions at scale.
The project is co-funded by the EU’s Innovation Fund and is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3.4 million t of CO2-equivalent over its first ten years of operation.
Sylvain Cabalery, SVP Business Line Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals & Circularity at Technip Energies, commented: “We are honoured to be part of the Ecoplanta project, a landmark in circularity and a breakthrough for waste-based feedstock transformation in Europe. These awards build on the strategic partnership we established with Enerkem in 2024 and underscore our shared commitment to scaling circular solutions. Supporting the first commercial-scale facility of its kind in Europe illustrates our commitment for a more circular and sustainable future in the Iberian Peninsula, and the ability of our Technology, Products, and Services (TPS) segment in driving innovation.”
These awards will be recorded in 3Q25 backlog in the Technology, Products, and Services segment.