HyLion's Innovative E-Methanol Pilot for Supply Chain Sustainability

HyLion Network to build e-methanol production in Scotland for sectors decarbonization
Scotland, 2028 - HyLion Network has announced building an e-methanol production facility in Scotland with plans to decarbonize several sectors. It will primarily aim at marine transportation, aviation, and motorsports. It targets to start its operations by 2028.

This project involves the production of hydrogen, reduced by CO2, and transformed into e-methanol-a synthetic fuel. The scheme aligns with Scotland's hydrogen strategy and has earned "Green Investment Portfolio" status from Scottish Development International, cementing its place in driving forward a more sustainable economy.
It is a renewable energy-based fuel. Therefore, E-methanol can be applied as a proper alternative for conventional fuels. Usage of the fuel will be aligned to complement the decarbonization of shipping, aviation, and motorsport; that means emission of greenhouse gases in Europe have to go down.

Carbon capture and hydrogen production

For the pilot, HyLion Network will source its needed carbon dioxide from two sources. These are the biomass energy and the whisky distilleries. E.ON Energy, its major collaborating partner, will deliver biomass power plant-based CO2. Carbon Removers and CO2 Recovery Ltd will capture emissions of CO2 produced by the whisky as a result of the fermentation process. The extracted carbon dioxide is then liquefied and stored for later use in the synthesis of e-methanol.
Mass quantity of hydrogen, produced through electrolysis using renewable power, will serve as the feedstock in which the electrolyser will be provided by the company, McPhy Energy. The production of hydrogen will be supported at 9,000 tonnes per year. The blend of this hydrogen and chemical-locked CO2 will create e-methanol.

Infrastructure and Distribution

Infrastructure shall be provided in Scotland that gives access to the local energy supply sources and the local grids in the supply of electricity. Shipping of e-methanol through Mareneco Ltd, the prime transport company offering service to major ports of Scotland- mainly to Cairnryan and Grangemouth-in the maritime aspect will be deemed one more significant consideration.

The new facility will have an annual capacity production of 45,000 metric tonnes accounting for supply flowing through CO2.

Industry Co-operation and Future Outlook

The HyLion Network is a collaborative project with several partners aimed at reducing carbon emissions in supply chains. MHP, a consulting firm, will be used to give strategic and operational guidance for the initiative. The project also seeks to integrate AI applications to make supply chains more efficient.
This is because the project will develop a transnational supply chain for reduced-CO2 hydrogen and e-methanol that can become the sustainable future of industries based on fossil fuel resources. The shipping and aviation will directly benefit with lower emissions of greenhouse gases from using e-methanol as a source.

Conclusion

This HyLion Network pilot project in Scotland represents one giant leap towards a low-carbon future. Renewable energy and advanced carbon capture will complement other efforts to make global supply chains de-carbonized through making the fuel transition happen in the Europe region, from 2028 onwards.

Source: HyLion Network