- The plant valorises around 330,000 tonnes/year of local agroforestry waste, contributing to local development.
- Biogenic CO2 contributes to decarbonising sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as the aeronautical and maritime sectors.
Magnon Green Energy, an energy subsidiary of the Ence Group, is promoting a pioneering project in Puertollano (Ciudad Real) for the capture and recovery of biogenic CO2 with the aim of turning its site into a benchmark hub for the production of renewable fuels. This plan will take advantage of the full potential of Biollano, the biomass renewable generation plant inaugurated in 2020.
The Ence Group produces more than four million tonnes of biogenic CO2 per year, of which around 330,000 tonnes are generated at the Puertollano facility. The recovery of this gas allows its use in the production of renewable fuels, facilitating the transition from grey methanol (of fossil origin) to green methanol (e-methanol). These are renewable fuels that contribute to decarbonising sectors that are difficult to electrify, such as the aeronautical and maritime sectors.
Just Transition
The Magnon Green Energy plant in Puertollano, which was visited today by the Mayor of Puertollano, Miguel Ángel Ruiz, is an example of Just Transition. Biollano, with a renewable biomass electricity generation capacity of 50 MW and an investment of 130 million euros, valorises more than 300,000 tonnes of agroforestry waste from the surrounding area, thus contributing to the circular economy thanks to the responsible management of biomass, the reduction of the risk of forest fires and the reduction of diffuse emissions from uncontrolled burning of agricultural waste.
Methanol, key to decarbonisation
Methanol is a product with great potential in the decarbonisation process. It is used in the manufacture of essential products such as acrylic plastics, adhesives, paints, and in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, among others. Moreover, as a liquid at ambient temperature and pressure, it is easy to transport and store, and already has an extensive global logistics network.
Currently, most methanol is produced from natural gas and coal, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Magnon Green Energy’s plant will support the production of green methanol (e-methanol), based on biogenic CO2 that can be used directly as a marine fuel or for conversion into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), playing a key role in the decarbonisation of these sectors.
