Megaton One:
A new chapter in green fuel production

Megaton One is one of Denmark’s most ambitious Power-to-X (PtX) projects, set to be established in the municipality of Ringkøbing-Skjern. The project aims to produce green fuels, particularly biomethanol derived from certified biomass and biogas. Biomethanol is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels like bunker oil in maritime transport and offers faster and more cost-effective implementation than previous solutions.

This initiative is a collaboration between Ringkøbing-Skjern Municipality and Danish energy developer GreenGo Energy. It combines PtX technology with existing renewable energy sources and local biogas production. The biomethanol facilities are planned near current and future biogas plants, where renewable energy and biomass are refined into biomethanol using PtX systems.

Why Ringkøbing-Skjern?

As Denmark’s largest municipality by area, Ringkøbing-Skjern offers both space and natural advantages such as consistent westerly winds and access to biomass. These conditions make it an ideal location for a project like Megaton One, where land availability and access to green resources are critical. The municipality has a strong tradition of integrating agriculture and industry and has long been a leader in the green transition. Megaton further strengthens this position by embedding sustainability into all aspects of local development.

Local engagement and job creation

Megaton will not only help reduce Denmark’s climate footprint but also generate local value. Although the overall need for new renewable energy installations has decreased, the project will still involve local and national stakeholders in areas such as biogas, carbon capture, logistics, and services. Job creation is still expected during both construction and operation phases, though on a smaller scale than previously estimated. The project will require technical and skilled labor, potentially attracting new residents and boosting the local economy.