Spain-based Methanol Reformer, Canadian firm McAlpha and Turkish project developer Ekora have entered into a memorandum of understanding. Their goal is to implement decentralised hydrogen production and sustainable energy supply projects based on methanol in Turkey.
At the heart of the partnership is the use of methanol as a feedstock for hydrogen production, as well as the development of scalable energy solutions for industry and local communities. The partners aim to contribute to decarbonisation while strengthening energy security in the region. “Signing this memorandum of understanding enables us to combine clean fuel production with local hydrogen and electricity generation,” says Javier Torres, Managing Director of Methanol Reformer.
Partnership for methanol-based H₂ production in Turkey
The technological foundation is Methanol Reformer’s catalytic membrane reactor technology, designed to enable efficient conversion of methanol into hydrogen and electricity. According to McAlpha, the company brings expertise in converting CO₂ and waste materials into synthetic fuels. “This partnership is an important step in demonstrating how our catalytic membrane reactor technology and methanol-based solutions can offer practical, scalable routes to clean hydrogen and low-carbon energy,” says McAlpha CEO Ayo Giwa.
The partners emphasise that the projects are intended to address both industrial applications and local energy needs. However, specific project locations or timelines have not yet been announced. “This collaboration will help create a Turkish e-methanol ecosystem,” hopes Ekrem Karacali, founder of Ekora.
