Hydrogen-derived 'e-methane' plant in Germany taps Norwegian carbon capture company for 400,000 tonnes of CO2 a year

Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a company specializing in synthetic fuels, is currently investigating the production of methane using renewable hydrogen in Germany. TES has enlisted the services of Aker Carbon Capture, a Norwegian firm, to evaluate the viability of using 400,000 tons of CO2 captured annually from a waste-to-energy plant in Germany. This captured carbon dioxide would be combined with renewable hydrogen to generate e-methane, commonly referred to as "e-NG" (electricity-derived natural gas).

TES intends to transport this greenhouse gas via railcar to its forthcoming Green Energy Hub located in Wilhelmshaven. This hub is set to house a 500MW renewable hydrogen facility, developed in partnership with utility company EWE and slated to commence operations in 2028.

In addition to their German venture, TES is already in the process of establishing an e-methane facility in the United States in collaboration with the major oil company TotalEnergies. Their goal is to produce between 100,000 and 200,000 tons of synthetic gas annually.

Furthermore, TES has previously considered the possibility of importing synthetic methane from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.