MET Development (MAIRE), Eni and Iren Ambiente have started the authorization process for an innovative production plant of methanol and hydrogen circulars at the industrial site in Sannazzaro de' Burgondi (Pavia). The plant will be developed by MAIRE together with Eni and Iren using the technology proprietary NX CircularTM of Nextchem, a technology business unit of MAIRE, which is completing the engineering activities preparatory to the executive phase. This technology provides for the conversion of specific types of waste by generating gas of synthesis (syngas), subsequently used to produce fuels and high-quality sustainable chemicals. Once once built, in fact, the plant will be able to convert in synthesis gas about 200,000 tons per year of non-toxic waste recyclable waste that will be supplied by Iren Ambiente. Synthesis gas will in turn be converted to produce up to 110,000 tonnes per year of circular methanol, which represents An innovative alternative for the decarbonisation of the sector maritime transport, and up to 1,500 tonnes per year of circular hydrogen, that could be used in refinery processes, reducing CO2 emissions compared to that generated by fossil fuels, or, alternatively, it could be intended for mobility sustainable transport in road and rail transport.

MAIRE has announced that, in addition, the plant will be able to to recover 33,000 tonnes per year of inert granules, for the cement industry, contributing to the decarbonization of this sector as well. Circular methanol - the company underlined - complies with the criteria provided by the EU Renewable Energy Directive for Recycled Carbon Fuels (RCF) and represents an effective and innovative solution for the reduction of carbon emissions.

"This project - highlighted Fabio Fritelli, managing director of Nextchem - represents a unique opportunity to Combining environmental sustainability and further growth and, in particular, Italian ports will be among the first to be to be able to take advantage of the new ecological fuel required by the international regulations. Nextchem's NX CircularTM technology reduces your environmental impact with a solution that supports and strengthens our customers' journey to energy transition".