Spanish company REOLUM, specializing in innovative energy transition solutions, has awarded a consortium led by Técnicas Reunidas and Siemens Energy the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the La Robla Green Project. This initiative aims to establish one of Europe’s largest renewable methanol production facilities in La Robla, a municipality in the province of León, Spain.
La Robla Green Project
REOLUM is dedicated to developing innovative projects that drive decarbonization and energy transition. Its portfolio includes initiatives spanning renewable energy generation, green hydrogen and e-methanol production, CO₂ capture, biomass cogeneration for power and heat, and sustainable biomass supply solutions.
The La Robla facility will have a production capacity of 140,000 tons per year, utilizing biogenic carbon from a biomass cogeneration plant combined with renewable hydrogen to produce e-methanol (further details on the video below – courtesy of laroblagreen.com).
The project leverages cutting-edge e-methanol production technologies, positioning itself as a key contributor to the decarbonization of maritime and aviation sectors.
E-methanol serves as a direct fuel alternative for shipping and as a feedstock for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Additionally, its low-emission production process is instrumental in reducing carbon footprints in industries with traditionally high emissions, such as the chemical sector and air transport.
Key Partners for La Robla Facilty Development
The project brings together the expertise of several global leaders in decarbonization technology, including Siemens Energy, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Johnson Matthey, and Técnicas Reunidas. Each partner will contribute specialized knowledge:
Siemens Energy – Focused on the renewable hydrogen unit.
Técnicas Reunidas – Responsible for biogenic carbon capture and e-methanol production units.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. – Providing CO₂ capture technology.
Johnson Matthey – Supplying proprietary eMERALD™ technology for direct hydrogenation of captured CO₂ to methanol.
It is understood that the companies will work together for the front-end engineering design development and be engaged by REOLUM under an EPC Contract for the construction of the facility.
The timelines for reaching FID and issuing a Notice to Proceed for construction have not been disclosed, but it is expected that it occurs between 12-18 months.
Local Government Funding
On February 21, the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge provisionally allocated €180 million from NextGenerationEU funds to support the La Robla Green Project.
This funding is part of the H2 Valles Program, which aims to develop seven major renewable hydrogen clusters across various Spanish regions, including Aragon, Andalusia, Castile and León, Catalonia, and Galicia.
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