Zella-Mehlis waste incineration site methanol production
Overview
StatusCancelledInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Country · regionGermanyInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
TechnologyOther ElectrolysisInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
ProductMeOHInternational 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
Final UsePotential future use in part of ZASt's refuse collection fleet or local buses (conceivable use announced 31 January 2022)
Capacity & economics
Production VolumeAround 5,000 to 7,000 metric tons of green fuel per year (planned methanol synthesis output, announced 31 January 2022)
Additional project information
Administrative AreaZella - MehlisInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Capacity (Announced Size)10 MWInternational Energy Agency · as of 2026
Timeline
No recorded project events.
Sources & record history
Sources
- industrydecarbonization.com How to make Plastics without Fossil Fuels | Industry Decarbonization Newsletter · 2023-08-30
- International Energy Agency IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset Shared by 7 fields: Snapshot 2026-06-18 · Confidence: reported · Older value (2026)
- ZASt / STEAG / Dr. Born - Dr. Ermel (joint press release) Turning waste into green fuel · 2022-01-31 Shared by 2 fields: Source dated 2022-01-31 · Current
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 | Zella-Mehlis waste incineration site methanol production | View exact valueZella-Mehlis waste incineration site methanol production | How to make Plastics without Fossil Fuels | Industry Decarbonization Newsletter | Source dated 2023-08-30 | Current |
| Country | Germany | View exact valueGermany | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Configuration Detail | Unknown PtX | View exact valueUnknown PtX | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Final Use | Potential future use in part of ZASt's refuse collection fleet or local buses (conceivable use announced 31 January 2022) | View exact valuePotential future use in part of ZASt's refuse collection fleet or local buses (conceivable use announced 31 January 2022) | Turning waste into green fuel | — | — |
| Product | MeOH | View exact valueMeOH | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Technology | Other Electrolysis | View exact valueOther Electrolysis | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Production Volume | Around 5,000 to 7,000 metric tons of green fuel per year (planned methanol synthesis output, announced 31 January 2022) | View exact valueAround 5,000 to 7,000 metric tons of green fuel per year (planned methanol synthesis output, announced 31 January 2022) | Turning waste into green fuel | — | — |
| Progress Status | Cancelled | View exact valueCancelled | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Administrative Area | Zella - Mehlis | View exact valueZella - Mehlis | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
| Capacity (Announced Size) | 10 MW | View exact value10MW | IEA Hydrogen Projects dataset | — | — |
Record history
2 current sourced values · 5 older values · Record updated