SHV Energy and Ireland-based DCC Energy have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing the development of renewable liquid gas. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, will focus on identifying sustainable pathways for producing rLG and renewable and recycled carbon dimethyl ether.
Through this agreement, the two companies will explore innovative solutions to address supply challenges in Europe, paving the way for large-scale production of these renewable fuels. The ultimate objective is to facilitate widespread commercial adoption, contributing to the decarbonisation of energy systems.
Pictured: Patrick van der Voort, CEO SHV Energy, and Fabian Ziegler, CEO DCC Energy
Patrick van der Voort, CEO of SHV Energy, emphasised the importance of these fuels in tackling climate challenges: “Sustainable fuels, such as rDME, will be key to helping reduce the carbon emissions of our customers and to contributing to the global energy transition. We look forward to working together with DCC Energy to help realise the potential of this promising fuel.”
The collaboration will involve assessing potential projects and investments that could deliver significant and sustainable rLG and rDME supply solutions. The companies also plan to engage other industry stakeholders to foster innovation in production technologies, benefiting liquid gas customers and the broader energy sector.
DCC Energy’s CEO, Fabian Ziegler, highlighted the alignment of the initiative with the company’s strategic priorities: “It is part of our published strategy to find even lower carbon solutions for our millions of liquid gas customers. We are pleased to partner with SHV Energy on this important project, which will bring us closer to realising our goal to provide cleaner energy to everyone.”
This partnership represents a significant step towards achieving a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
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