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Power2Met

Public information about this hydrogen project, including status, location, and technical detail.

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13 sourced values · 2 earlier records · 10 secondary context values

Sourced valueEarlier record, source not yet verifiedSecondary research context

Progress StatusPilot plant established; e-methanol production demonstrated; technology progressed to TRL 6 and was ready for scale-up and market introduction.Confidence: Reported
Source: Power2Met Final report
CountryDenmarkConfidence: Reported
Source: First eMethanol plant in Denmark produces liquid electricity
Capacity0.25 MWEarlier record
Original source not yet verified

Project Identity and Location

Public NamePower2MetConfidence: Reported
Source: Power2Met – Renewable Energy to Green Methanol
Site NameAalborg UniversityConfidence: Reported
Source: First eMethanol plant in Denmark produces liquid electricity

Project Purpose and Configuration

Componentsalkaline electrolyzer, methanol reactor/synthesis loop, water electrolysis unitConfidence: Reported
Source: Power2Met Final report
FeedstockCO2, hydrogenConfidence: Reported
Source: From PtX idea to reality: the first eMethanol plant in Denmark produces liquid electricity
Power Sourcerenewable electricity, wind, solarConfidence: Reported
Source: Power2Met Final report
ProducteMethanol (green methanol / biomethanol)Confidence: Reported
Source: From PtX idea to reality: the first eMethanol plant in Denmark produces liquid electricity
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Project Typepower-to-methanol pilot plant / industrial-scale pilot demonstrationConfidence: Reported
Source: Power2Met Final report
Technologywater electrolysis, high-pressure alkaline electrolyzer, catalytic methanol synthesis, power-to-methanolConfidence: Reported
Source: Power2Met Final report

Project Scale and Economics

Production Volume300,000 litres/year (expected pilot capacity); 300.000 liters/year reported as pilot capability in 2021Confidence: Reported
Source: Carbon neutral e-methanol for the green transition

Project Lifecycle and Change

Lifecycle StageFinishedConfidence: Reported
Source: Power2Met – Renewable Energy to Green Methanol
Phase SequencePhase 1: develop core technology and demonstrate at Aalborg University; Phase 2: develop final turnkey solution, scale toward a standard 1MW module and demonstrate biomethanol blending.Confidence: Reported
Source: Power2Met Final report

Earlier records

Technology detailUnknown PtXEarlier record
Original source not yet verified

Secondary research context

Tracker snapshots are supporting research, not verified project facts. They stay separate from the sourced-value count and do not replace confirmed values.

CountryDenmarkSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Public NamePower2MetSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Event2020Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Progress StatusOperationalSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
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ProductMeOHSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
TechnologyOther ElectrolysisSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity55.556Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.043Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.25 MW - 50 Nm3 H2/hSecondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency
Capacity0.25Secondary source
Confidence: Reported
Snapshot 2026-06-18
Source: Secondary source · International Energy Agency

Sources

SourceTypePublisherAs of
Power2Met – Renewable Energy to Green MethanolOriginal sourceAalborg University Research Portal
First eMethanol plant in Denmark produces liquid electricityOriginal sourceGreen Hydrogen Systems
Power2Met Final reportOriginal sourceEUDP
From PtX idea to reality: the first eMethanol plant in Denmark produces liquid electricityOriginal sourceHydrogen Valley
Carbon neutral e-methanol for the green transitionOriginal sourceAalborg University Innovation