HyOrc Corporation Expands Green Methanol Production in Europe

HyOrc Corporation, a Texas-based developer of patented hydrogen combustion and waste-to-fuel technologies, has taken another step towards advancing sustainable energy solutions in Europe. The company recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Start Lda, a Portugal-based liquid and gaseous fuels trading company, to establish a 25,000 ton per annum green methanol production facility in Porto.

This partnership follows HyOrc’s previous collaboration with Acetech Metals for a 13,000 ton per annum RDF-to-methanol facility in Scunthorpe, UK. Together, these projects form the cornerstone of HyOrc’s strategy to create a robust European supply network for low-carbon marine fuels and industrial decarbonization.

By setting up facilities in Porto and Scunthorpe, HyOrc strategically positions itself near major shipping lanes and logistics hubs crucial for efficient fuel delivery to maritime operators and other industrial users.

The combined annual output from these two facilities is set to exceed 38,000 tons of renewable methanol, with plans for future expansion to meet the increasing demand from the shipping sector’s transition towards cleaner energy sources.

Both projects will leverage HyOrc’s proprietary RDF gasification and methanol synthesis systems, which efficiently convert waste-derived feedstocks into high-purity methanol with lower lifecycle emissions.

Furthermore, by converting local waste streams into clean fuel, these plants are expected to not only contribute to regional job creation but also enhance energy security and aid in meeting the tightening EU decarbonization targets.

“Our Porto agreement marks a significant milestone in HyOrc’s European growth strategy,” stated Andrea Magalini, Director of Business Development. “We are systematically identifying the right locations to anchor a scalable supply chain for green fuels that can serve maritime, industrial, and transport applications for decades to come.”