Maersk - Ørsted methanol Gulf plant
Overview
StatusFeasibilityInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Country · regionUnited StatesInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
TechnologyOther ElectrolysisInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
ProductMeOHInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity675 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity values retain their recorded units and scope. MW, kt H₂/y and Nm³ H₂/h are different measures; this page does not convert or add them without a shared operating basis. “Other Electrolysis” and “Unknown PtX” are recorded classifications, not a specific electrolyzer design or power-to-X route.
Details
Technology & product
Configuration DetailUnknown PtXInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity & economics
Production VolumeApproximately 300,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year (plan announced 10 March 2022).
Status & timeline
Event10 March 2022: Orsted and A.P. Moller - Maersk announced a letter of intent for a 675 MW Power-to-X facility on the US Gulf Coast.
Date online (tracker field)2028 (meaning under review)International Energy Agency · as of 2026
Additional project information
Administrative AreaRandom location in FloridaInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h)150,000 Nm³ H₂/hInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (kt H2/y)117 kt H2/yInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Announced Size)675 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Timeline
No recorded project events.
Sources & record history
Sources
- IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset Shared by 12 fields: Snapshot 2026-06-18 · Confidence: reported · Older value (2026)
- Orsted A/S via Ritzau Orsted and Maersk sign landmark green fuels agreement, as Orsted enters the US Power-to-X market
- A.P. Moller - Maersk A.P. Moller - Maersk engages in strategic partnerships across the globe to scale green methanol production by 2025
Field sources
Shared date, confidence and value status appear once with their source above; a dash in the table refers to that source context.
| Field | Shown value | Original value | Source | Date basis | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Maersk - Ørsted methanol Gulf plant | View exact valueMaersk - Ørsted methanol Gulf plant | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Country | United States | View exact valueUnited States | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Configuration Detail | Unknown PtX | View exact valueUnknown PtX | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Product | MeOH | View exact valueMeOH | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Technology | Other Electrolysis | View exact valueOther Electrolysis | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity | 675 MW | View exact value675 MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Production Volume | Approximately 300,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year (plan announced 10 March 2022). | View exact valueApproximately 300,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year (plan announced 10 March 2022). | Orsted and Maersk sign landmark green fuels agreement, as Orsted enters the US Power-to-X market; A.P. Moller - Maersk engages in strategic partnerships across the globe to scale green methanol production by 2025 | Current | |
| Event | 10 March 2022: Orsted and A.P. Moller - Maersk announced a letter of intent for a 675 MW Power-to-X facility on the US Gulf Coast. | View exact value10 March 2022: Orsted and A.P. Moller - Maersk announced a letter of intent for a 675 MW Power-to-X facility on the US Gulf Coast. | Orsted and Maersk sign landmark green fuels agreement, as Orsted enters the US Power-to-X market; A.P. Moller - Maersk engages in strategic partnerships across the globe to scale green methanol production by 2025 | Current | |
| Event | Date online : 2028 | View exact value{"date":"2028","date_precision":"year","event":"Date online","basis":"iea_hydrogen_projects_raw.csv"} | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Progress Status | Feasibility | View exact valueFeasibility study | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Administrative Area | Random location in Florida | View exact valueRandom location in Florida | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Nm³ H₂/h) | 150,000 Nm³ H₂/h | View exact value150000 Nm³ H₂/h | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (kt H2/y) | 117 kt H2/y | View exact value116.946 kt H2/y | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Announced Size) | 675 MW | View exact value675MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
Record history
2 current sourced values · 7 older values · Record updated