Uniper picks Liquid Wind to develop eMethanol project in Sweden

German energy company Uniper has selected Swedish eFuel company Liquid Wind to develop its sustainable electrofuel project NorthStarH2, which aims to produce eMethanol for the shipping and chemical industries, in Östersund, Sweden.

Uniper’s NorthStarH2 plant will convert biogenic carbon dioxide and renewable electricity to produce over 100,000 tons of eMethanol and Liquid Wind has been chosen to develop the project by applying standardized design and digital platform that enables efficient replication to replace fossil fuels and feedstock.  

The German company has already signed an agreement with Swedish power company Jämtkraft to secure access to land and electricity grid connections for this project.

Claes Fredriksson, CEO and founder of Liquid Wind, said: “We are very pleased to be part of Uniper’s NorthStarH2 project. NorthStarH2 shows clearly that Sweden continues to drive the green transition with the help of the country’s renewable sources, and that eFuel will play a crucial role in electrifying numerous sectors such as shipping, aviation and chemical industries.

“This collaboration project, together with Uniper, represents another step forward for Liquid Wind, highlighting the importance of partnership in combination with cutting-edge technology in the fight against global warming.”  

Jan Taschenberger, COO of New Green Power and Gas, commented: “NorthStarH2 plays a pivotal role in Uniper’s commitment to drive the energy transition. With this innovative project for the production of green methanol, we are breaking new ground with Liquid Wind – both in terms of technology and in the way we collaborate. We believe that only through a new partnership-driven approach can visionary projects like this succeed. Together, we are shaping the future of sustainable energy supply.”

The latest collaboration follows a strategic partnership agreement signed by Uniper and Liquid Wind earlier this year to boost eFuel facilities’ development for fossil-free eMethanol production.

 The companies agreed to combine their competencies to drive commercial-scale development of eFuel facilities while reducing costs and risks and developing the supply chain.

Specifically, they plan to conduct and evaluate opportunities for collaboration in facility development, power supply, and offtake of eMethanol, complementing Liquid Wind’s ongoing development business.