Guangdong Liquid Sunshine has chosen Johnson Matthey’s (JM) to supply methanol conversion technology for the company’s plant in Guangxi Province, China. The project is the second green methanol plant license win in China for JM.
This is Liquid Sunshine’s first commercial-scale plant, aiming to demonstrate new technologies and innovation in gasification and the integration of renewable power systems. JM’s technology converts syngas from different feedstock sources, including waste biomass, into methanol, known as biomethanol.
When complete, the plant is expected to achieve an annual production of 75,000 tonnes of biomethanol.
Yet to be approved, a second plant will use the excess carbon dioxide from the plant announced today. The second plant will produce e-methanol, intended to meet e-fuel mandates, including in Europe.
Both Liquid Sunshine and JM have signed a memorandum to work alongside the East China Engineering Science and Technology Co. (ECEC) on future projects.
The projects support China’s latest Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) that aims to accelerate the production of advanced green fuels. Making China a leader in sustainable fuels, and less dependent on energy imports.
Xi Jiang, Executive President of Liquid Sunshine, said: “The renewable energy and chemical industries are entering a critical phase of accelerated growth here in China. We are delighted to have JM’s technical expertise on board, as we develop a world-class biomethanol plant.”
Alberto Giovanzana, CEO of Catalyst Technologies, Johnson Matthey, said: “We’re excited to be a part of Liquid Sunshine’s plans and this project represents our second green methanol plant license win in China. Our world-leading methanol synthesis technology will play an increasingly vital role as the site eventually integrates biomethanol with e-methanol production. Once operational, this refinery will help meet the growing demand for fuel and energy security in the marine industry.”
Liquid Sunshine chooses Johnson Matthey for China biomethanol plant
