Spain’s Largest Green Hydrogen and E-Methanol Project Launches in Puertollano

Magnon, Power2X, and their joint venture ErasmoPower2X have just pulled back the curtain on a seriously ambitious project: what’s set to become Europe’s largest integrated green e-methanol plant, right in the heart of Puertollano, Spain. Construction’s on the calendar for 2026, with the official launch expected in 2025—and it’s shaping up to be a major move for industrial decarbonization.

A cleaner recipe: green hydrogen meets sustainable carbon

The setup here is cutting-edge. The plant will capture biogenic CO₂ from biomass using amine scrubbing, pairing it with green hydrogen that’s generated by a 40MW electrolyzer running on solar power. Once those two vital ingredients come together, the magic happens in a patented copper-zinc catalyst reactor—where the actual methanol synthesis takes place. It’s a cleaner, smarter way to make fuel.

Helping Europe hit bold climate targets

This isn’t just about one plant in Spain—it’s part of a bigger puzzle. The facility is designed to help the EU meet its updated RED III directive, which now calls for at least 5% synthetic fuels in maritime and aviation sectors by 2030. When up and running, the plant could potentially replace a massive 800,000 tons of fossil-based methanol each year. That’s a serious dent in emissions, and a big win for the future of synthetic fuels.

Backed by Spain’s green transition funding

The project is no pipe dream—it’s backed by a good chunk of Spain’s €1.5 billion synthetic fuel fund under the National Recovery Plan. Right now, they’re waiting on the green light from the EU Innovation Fund for final investment. If all goes well, this could even be the start of a new green transatlantic shipping corridor linked through Algeciras—a move that could redefine sustainable trade routes.

With all eyes on how green hydrogen and electrolysis can help flip the switch on climate goals, this plant is more than just another project—it’s a glimpse into the future of clean energy production and smart carbon use.