PRESS RELEASE
Moerdijk, June 5, 2025 – biocommodity producer Perpetual Next has been assigned a 60,000-square-meter site by the Port of Moerdijk for the construction of a large-scale biomethanol plant. The award follows a land allocation selection process in which multiple parties competed for the strategic location. The allocation of 6 hectares -around 20% of the so-called Industrial Park Moerdijk within the port area – is a key step in the collaboration between Perpetual Next and the Port of Moerdijk.
Blueprint for Production
Perpetual Next has developed a standardized concept for biomethanol production, based on proven industrial technologies. This blueprint enables serial replication on a commercial scale. The Moerdijk facility is part of Perpetual Next’s methanol strategy, aiming for a total production capacity of 660,000 tons of biomethanol annually within the EU. Earlier this year, the company was also allocated a site in Delfzijl for the construction of a similar plant.
Jurre Hijman, CCO of Perpetual Next: “Biomethanol is a sustainable alternative to fossil resources and plays a key role in decarbonizing the chemical and maritime sectors. The new plant in Moerdijk will use residual waste streams as feedstock, contributing to the circular economy and reducing CO₂ emissions.”
Exponential Growth in Maritime Sector Demand
The global biomethanol market is growing at an exceptional pace. Recent market analysis projects a compound annual growth rate of approximately 44.5% between 2025 and 2032 (Intelmarket Research, May 2025).
Hijman: “By 2030, around 186 container ships will be operating on methanol as their primary fuel, each consuming an average of 65,000 tons annually. To meet that demand, 50 to 60 production sites worldwide will be needed to supply these vessels. Our blueprint allows for rapid deployment of such facilities.”
In addition to newly built vessels, existing ships using conventional combustion are expected to increasingly blend biomethanol with traditional fuels to meet environmental standards. The shipping industry currently consumes 300 million tons of fossil fuels annually. A 10% blend would require 45 million tons of biomethanol.
“This translates to over 200 Perpetual Next installations needed globally to serve the maritime sector.” Hijman adds.
Financing for Moerdijk Expansion Activities
Alongside the land allocation for the new methanol production facility, Perpetual Next also reached a financing milestone this week for its operations in Moerdijk. Rabobank has provided funding to expand the existing site – currently producing biogas – into a facility capable of generating renewable green gas.
Earlier this year, the expansion was granted a €30 million subsidy. With Rabobank’s financing now secured, development of the site is expected to be completed within this year.
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For more information on the Port of Moerdijk, visit: www.portofmoerdijk.nl
Learn more about Perpetual Next: www.perpetualnext.com
