Port of Moerdijk and bio-commodities producer Perpetual Next have signed a memorandum of
understanding to solidify their long-term collaboration. As part of this partnership Perpetual Next will establish a state-of-the-art biomethanol facility at Industrial Park Moerdijk by mid-2025, with a production capacity of 220,000 tons. The port authority will support the project by connecting key stakeholders who can utilize by-products and facilitating integration with local hydrogen and oxygen networks. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on building strong partnerships with feedstock suppliers, ensuring a sustainable supply of residual waste for the facility.
Port of Moerdijk: A Hub for Sustainable Chemistry
Home to numerous companies in the chemical and heavy industries, the Port of Moerdijk is the most inland seaport in the Netherlands. The port authority has a strong commitment to sustainability, focusing on fostering green chemistry. Perpetual Next is no stranger to Industrial Park Moerdijk, where they have operated a biogas facility for years, converting low-grade food waste into biogas. Recently, they secured permits to upgrade the biogas into green gas, further strengthening their sustainability efforts.
Growing Demand for Biomethanol
René Buwalda, CEO of Perpetual Next, commented, “We have long-standing partnerships with major local players in Moerdijk. Together with the Port of Moerdijk, we aim to further expand our presence in this leading industrial hub, starting with the construction of a biomethanol plant. Global demand for biomethanol has surged and continues to grow, and we are ready to meet that need.”
In July, Perpetual Next announced that they had secured the raw materials needed for an annual production of 440,000 tons of biomethanol across the United States and Europe. Earlier this year, the company signed an agreement with U.S.-based TSI to produce the world’s largest torrefaction reactors, a thermochemical process that enhances biomass for use as a high-quality intermediate product.
René Buwalda added, “We expect to finalize an agreement with the port authority soon, positioning this new plant at the Port of Moerdijk as a global leader in biomethanol production.”
