European Energy will integrate next-generation bio-methanol into its green fuel portfolio using electrified steam methane reforming (e-SMR). This technology uses renewable electricity to convert biogas or biomethane into synthesis gas, which is then turned into green methanol with European Energy’s proprietary methanol system.

Developed by SYPOX, a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, the e-SMR technology has completed over 80,000 test hours under real operating conditions. The first 10 MW commercial e-SMR unit is expected in 2026.

The e-SMR process complements European Energy’s existing green hydrogen and e-methanol production, offering a diversified platform for carbon-neutral fuels. This approach provides flexibility across markets while reducing carbon intensity and production costs.

The technology builds on European Energy’s Kassø e-methanol facility, which started production in May 2025 with a capacity of 42,000 tonnes per year. With growing demand from shipping, chemicals, and sustainable aviation fuels, e-SMR supports scalable, cost-competitive renewable fuels. The global methanol market is projected to grow fivefold by 2050, positioning European Energy and SYPOX at the forefront of e-fuel innovation and industrial decarbonisation.