Port Augusta Solar Methanol Project
- $19.48m Funded by ARENA
- $89.76m Total project cost
Summary
The Recipient will develop, construct and operate an integrated solar methanol production facility at Port Augusta in South Australia, which will produce up to 20 tonnes of methanol per day.
Need
The Project seeks to address an emerging market need for the domestic production and supply of sustainable transport fuels. The target markets are the maritime and aviation transport sectors and other industrial users. This reflects increased pressure on transport companies to reduce their emissions in response to customer requirements to lower their carbon footprint. Renewable methanol provides a net-zero pathway for maritime and aviation transport.
For maritime transport it can be used as a drop-in fuel; for aviation transport it can be readily refined into a sustainable aviation fuel.
Action
The project intends to demonstrate how a combination of 24×7 renewable energy coupled with post-industrial carbon dioxide from Calix’s direct separation calciner can be used to cost-effectively produce green fuels such as solar methanol. The Equity Partners will jointly develop and own the project.
Outcome
The project will follow a two-stage approach, beginning with an engineering and design study. In Stage 2, construction and operational progress will commence, showcasing highly innovative technology across the renewable hydrogen value chain and reinforcing its technical viability.
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