SunGas collaborates with Johnson Matthey for its methanol synthesis technology to set up a biomethanol plant in Louisiana

SunGas Renewables has partnered with Johnson Matthey to provide methanol synthesis technology for its USD 2 billion Beaver Lake Renewable Energy project in Louisiana. The biomethanol plant, one of the largest planned in the U.S., will produce over 500,000 metric tons annually, primarily for marine fuel but also for sustainable aviation fuel and chemical feedstocks.

Front-end engineering design (FEED) is now underway, led by Kiewit and Jacobs Engineering, with construction expected to begin in late 2026. SunGas is collaborating with C2X, a methanol project developer backed by a USD 100 million investment from ENEOS, A.P. Moller Holding, and Maersk. The project aims to repurpose an old industrial site while meeting rising demand for low-carbon biofuels.

Johnson Matthey will supply its proven methanol synthesis technology and catalysts, converting biomass-derived syngas into biomethanol while handling impurities efficiently. The company highlighted this as its first U.S. biomethanol licensing deal, signaling future expansion in the sector. SunGas emphasized Johnson Matthey’s expertise as critical for delivering large-scale, clean biofuels and advancing next-generation biofuel infrastructure in the U.S.

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