Last week, MB Energy participated in the official opening of Greenlyte’s LiquidSolar SNG (synthetic natural gas) plant in Duisburg, a key achievement for Power-to-X (PtX) and synthetic fuels in Germany’s Ruhr area. The event coincided with the announcement of a strategic partnership between the two companies focused on e-methanol production and offtake.
Strategic Partnership for E-Methanol
MB Energy has signed a strategic agreement with Greenlyte Carbon Technologies covering the potential offtake of e-methanol from the LiquidSolar facility in Marl, alongside advanced offtake intentions for future projects. The Marl plant boasts a fuel capacity of up to 1,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year.
The partnership reflects MB Energy’s commitment to scaling e-fuels across Europe and deploying LiquidSolar technology at industrial and mobility hubs throughout the region.
Innovative Air-to-Fuel Technology
The Duisburg project represents a breakthrough in synthetic fuel production, converting air into synthetic natural gas by coupling Direct Air Capture (DAC) with catalytic methane synthesis. The process combines green hydrogen with CO2 captured directly from the atmosphere to produce SNG, enabling long-term storage and transport of renewable energy. The facility has a planned capacity of 40 tonnes of CO2 and up to 5 tonnes of SNG per year.
Industry Dialogue on Scalable PtX
Philipp Kroepels, director of New Energy at MB Energy, participated in a commercial panel discussion focused on building robust business cases for scalable Power-to-X solutions. The discussion examined demand from key sectors, including aviation, shipping, and chemicals, while exploring the roles of policymakers, investors, airlines, airports, and infrastructure providers. The panel also addressed the economic value that PtX technology can unlock for Europe’s broader economy.
High-Level Support and Recognition
The opening ceremony featured keynote addresses from prominent political figures, including Hendrik Wüst, Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, and Thomas Kufen, Mayor of Essen. Dr. Martin Schmickler, COO of Greenlyte, led the official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The launch of the Duisburg facility and MB Energy’s partnership with Greenlyte represent important steps toward establishing a viable e-fuels ecosystem in Europe’s industrial heartland.
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