Name of the Project
Waste-to-carbon dimethyl ether (DME) projects.
Location
The projects are expected to be located in north-west Europe and in the Gulf Coast of the US.
Project Owner/s
Dimeta and Enerkem.
Project Description
Dimeta and Enerkem are the first companies in the world to produce biomethanol from mixed waste at commercial scale.
The companies are starting feasibility studies for the development of two large-scale projects, which will convert waste into renewable and recycled DME. DME is a clean-burning fuel that can support decarbonisation of the off-grid energy sector, including heating, cooking, transport and industrial applications.
Each project is expected to produce about 165 000 t/y of renewable and recycled carbon DME from mixed residual waste.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
Dimeta and Enerkem are targeting the start of front-end engineering and design next year.
The first plant spearheaded by Dimeta in the UK is set to be operational in 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Dimeta head of advocacy and communications Sophia Haywood, email media@dimeta.nl.
Enerkem director corporate communications Amélie Desrosiers, email adesrosiers@enerkem.com.