Sustainable raw materials producer Perpetual Next has appointed international industrial services provider Bilfinger as Owner’s Engineer for the further development of its DeltaTorr and DeltaNor biomethanol projects in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.
The appointment marks a key milestone as Perpetual Next
advances plans for a large-scale biomethanol production facility and works
towards a Final Investment Decision (FID).
The Delfzijl project aims to produce biomethanol from
sustainable biogenic residues, providing a lower-carbon alternative for
industries including maritime transport and chemicals.
Bilfinger will support the project’s next development phase,
helping coordinate partners and technical disciplines as the project progresses
towards FID.
The full development could represent a capital investment of
up to €1 billion ($1.2 billion), potentially strengthening the Netherlands’ and
Europe’s position in the emerging biomethanol and sustainable fuels markets.
Domestic production is expected to support supply security
and strategic autonomy as methanol gains importance as a sustainable fuel and
chemical industry feedstock.
Rolf Bosma, Managing Director Perpetual Next, said: “The
appointment of Bilfinger is an important step for the Delfzijl project. We are
moving from project development towards a phase in which we bring the different
elements together and work towards a Final Investment Decision. With
Bilfinger’s expertise and our strong network of partners, we are building the
foundation for a project that can have a significant impact on the transition
towards more sustainable industry.”
Kevin Pieterse, President Consulting & Engineering
Segments Western Europe and Central Europe at Bilfinger, said: “We are proud to
partner with Perpetual Next on this landmark biomethanol project. By combining
our integrated consultancy and engineering expertise with Perpetual Next’s
vision, we are well-positioned to advance this development towards a Final
Investment Decision. Together, we are contributing to Europe’s energy
transition and strengthening domestic production of sustainable fuels.” -OGN/TradeArabia News Service