The 55 MW SOEC system will produce green hydrogen for the plant, which will use the hydrogen to synthesize e-methanol for the production of chemicals such as glues and resins.
Triskelion will be the first project to deploy Topsoe’s SOEC technology for e-methanol production. The partnership builds on an earlier agreement, announced in December 2024, under which Topsoe is providing its e-methanol synthesis technology, catalysts and engineering services.
By combining high-efficiency SOEC electrolysis with its e-methanol synthesis loop, Topsoe offers a fully integrated hydrogen-to-methanol solution that enhances project efficiency by up to 30% compared with conventional electrolysis systems. The system also reduces interface risk, removes the need for intermediate hydrogen storage and supports stable operations under variable renewable power conditions.
Delivery of the electrolyzer units will come from Topsoe’s new manufacturing facility in Herning, Denmark, which is nearing readiness for industrial-scale production. The agreement also includes a ten-year service warranty program.
“The strategic alliance with Topsoe and the incorporation of their SOEC technology places the Triskelion project in a leading competitive position within the e-methanol sector,” said Andrés Fuentes, General Manager at Forestal. “This collaboration allows us to optimize operational efficiency and strengthen our ability to compete in the international renewable fuels market. Thanks to this technology, the project not only meets the highest environmental standards but also becomes a benchmark of competitiveness for Galicia and all of Europe.”
Sundus Cordelia Ramli, Chief Commercial Officer Power-to-X at Topsoe, commented: “Our integrated SOEC and e-methanol technology will enable Forestal to decarbonize its chemical production value chain. This project demonstrates how combining electrolysis and synthesis technologies in a bankable, end-to-end solution can help decarbonize energy-intensive industries. We’re proud to be providing an advanced, deeply integrated solution to one of Europe’s trailblazing e-methanol plants.”
About the Triskelion project
Located in Mugardos, Galicia, the Triskelion plant is designed to produce 57,000 tonnes of e-methanol per year, capturing and utilizing around 78,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. The renewable power input will be supplied through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Final investment decision (FID) is expected in Q2 2026, with operations scheduled to commence in 2028.
The e-methanol will be used in both the shipping and chemical sectors, including Forestal’s own glue production for MDF boards, which from 2028 can be based on e-methanol instead of fossil-derived methanol.
