Project Milestone| thyssenkrupp Uhde completes Pre-FEED for Portland Renewable Fuels Project
From left to right - Dr Simon Hafner (udhe), Olaf Stellberger (udhe), Alex Smith (HAMR), Charlie Singleton (HAMR) & Dr Alexander Schulz (udhe)
A significant step forward for HAMR Energy as thyssenkrupp Uhde completes Pre-FEED for Portland Renewable Fuels Project.
HAMR Energy has reached a key milestone at our Portland Renewable Fuels Project in regional Victoria with thyssenkrupp Uhde completing the Pre-FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) phase.
The project will convert locally-sourced forestry residues and green hydrogen into 300,000 tonnes of low carbon methanol per annum. This methanol can be further refined into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) or used directly as a shipping fuel, helping to decarbonise hard-to-abate transport.
With the aviation and maritime sectors committing to net-zero targets, methanol is emerging as a critical low-emissions fuel. When produced using renewable energy and biomass feedstocks, it represents a proven and scalable hydrogen use case, with methanol already powering vessels globally and set to be approved as a feedstock for jet fuel.
“This milestone reflects both our ambition and our strategy: to work with global technology leaders to deliver Australia’s next generation of clean fuels. Completing the Pre-FEED phase marks an important step for a transformative project for our country’s energy future”
thyssenkrupp Uhde is an important partner for the Project, and brings over 100 years of experience in chemical process engineering, with a portfolio that includes proprietary technologies for gasification, methanol synthesis, and emissions reduction.
With Pre-FEED complete, thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Australian operations will continue to provide local engineering expertise and project execution capabilities and will supply the Project with its state of the art biomass-to-methanol technology.
“We are proud to support HAMR Energy in shaping the future of renewable fuels in Australia. Our proven capabilities in process engineering, technology integration and project execution are the cornerstones of this collaboration. ”
The Project is expected to generate hundreds of construction jobs and dozens of long-term operational roles, attracting hundreds of millions of dollars in investment to regional Victoria.
HAMR Energy has already secured MoUs with suppliers for the required feedstock, and the project aligns with both state and federal policies to become a world leader in LCLF and enhance national fuel security.
“We are looking forward to working with project partners, government and the community to advance Portland Renewable Fuels, which can play a pivotal role in Australia becoming a global player in the LCLF industry.”
Richrd Owen, Director & Chair HAMR Energy
HAMR Energy is currently finalising its $10 million Series A funding round, drawing strong interest from strategic partners and private investors. Completing pre-FEED in partnership with thyssenkrupp Uhde allows HAMR Energy to progress finalise permitting and commence its final FEED stage.
“The Portland Renewable Fuels Project represents a significant investment in Portland, driving economic growth, creating local jobs and positioning the region to be at the forefront of renewable energy innovation.”
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HAMR Energy is an Australian low carbon fuels company dedicated to accelerating global decarbonisation of hard to abate sectors. With our experience in complex energy projects, we produce low carbon fuels and chemicals to help decarbonise industries like shipping & aviation.
We have the expertise, technology and vision to develop one million tonnes of low carbon fuels capacity by 2030.
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thyssenkrupp Uhde combines unique technological expertise and decades of global experience in the engineering, procurement, construction and service of chemical plants. We develop innovative processes and products for a more sustainable future and thus contribute to the long-term success of our customers in almost all areas of the chemical industry. Our portfolio includes leading technologies for the production of base chemicals, fertilizers and polymers as well as complete value-chains for green hydrogen and sustainable chemicals.
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Joint Media Release | Aug 25
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