Scaling Enerkem technology
across the globe

Prospective sites must offer key industrial synergies to maximize both the economic and environmental performance of the project. This includes access to large-scale industrial gases such as hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and natural gas, ideally through existing infrastructure, as well as low-carbon, cost-competitive electricity. Proximity to a deep-water port or inland waterway infrastructure is also a significant advantage for the delivery of large equipment and project logistics. Additional key considerations include access to carbon capture and storage solutions, proximity to feedstock sources and end markets, rail connectivity, and methanol storage capabilities.

Modularization helps reduce engineering costs, accelerate construction schedules, and enhance operational reliability by replicating proven, standardized modules.

A standard facility based on Enerkem's technology processes approximately 400,000 tonnes of waste per year (for a single production train) and produces approximately 240,000 tonnes of sustainable methanol annually. The Ecoplanta project in Spain is a prime example of this model.

Edmonton was a first-generation facility designed to demonstrate and validate the technology at commercial scale. It successfully achieved its objectives by validating the technology and obtaining the required certifications. The knowledge and operational data generated by the facility were incorporated into the design of Enerkem's next-generation plants, which are larger, more efficient, and optimized for commercial deployment. As a result, the Edmonton facility no longer aligned with the requirements of our current technology platform.