BASF and Forestal de Atlántico S.A. (Forestal) have jointly confirmed the signing of an early disclosure agreement (EDA) aimed at advancing the production of e-methanol (eMeOH) through carbon capture solutions.

In terms of their strategic partnership, BASF will share its proprietary OASE® blue technology, designed for the efficient removal of CO₂ from flue gases. The technology will be used in Forestal’s pioneering Triskelion project which has a design capacity of 156 metric tons per day of e-methanol production.

In e-methanol production, the CO₂ captured from the exhaust gases of electricity generating turbines is transformed into e-methanol by reacting it with renewable hydrogen.

The EDA facilitates the essential input from BASF for the Front End Engineering Design (FEED), which will be developed by a third-party contractor hired by Forestal. This process will enable Forestal to assess the project’s clarity, vision, and technical and economic viability, allowing the company to share the design with other contractors for competitive construction bids.

With the OASE portfolio, BASF is an established leader in gas treatment technology which is used in over 500 reference plants worldwide.

Andrés Fuentes, CEO of Forestal del Atlántico says that by using CO₂ captured from its production processes, the company is embracing a more sustainable approach to fuel production. He adds that the partnership with BASF also contributes to the development of sustainable fuels, particularly in the maritime industry.

E-methanol represents a sustainable source of methanol and is seen as a crucial step in the effective use of carbon capture technology. It offers a more sustainable fuel alternative for industrial transportation, including international shipping, and serves as a raw material for various chemical synthesis processes.

Read the full joint statement here.