NextChem awarded feasibility study to decarbonize waste-to-energy plant in Italy

In Italy, Maire Tecnimont announced that its subsidiary NextChem has been awarded a feasibility study by Foresight Group for a carbon capture and sustainable methanol synthesis plant in the ETA Manfredonia waste-to-energy plant in Puglia. Upon completion of the feasibility study, the successful finalization of the permitting process as well as the subsequent final investment decision, the execution of the engineering and construction phases will be carried out by other Maire Tecnimont Group’s subsidiaries. NextChem will be responsible for identifying the best decarbonization proposal for the plant. Alessandro Bernini, CEO of Maire Tecnimont Group and NextChem, said: “This award sets the basis for the realization of one of the main projects for CO2 valorization in Italy, strengthening Maire Tecnimont Group’s role as energy transition enabler. We are eager to start supporting Foresight Group in achieving its sustainability goals within the ETA Manfredonia Plant”.

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