European Energy teams with Novo Nordisk and LEGO Group to replace some fossil-based plastics with e-methanol

May 3, 2023 |

In Denmark, European Energy A/S, with leading healthcare company, Novo Nordisk A/S, and the world’s largest toy company, the LEGO Group, announced an agreement that will enable the two companies to replace some fossil-based plastic with lower-carbon alternatives in the future.

Under this agreement, European Energy will produce methanol from renewable energy and biogenic CO2, commonly referred to as e-methanol, which will in turn be used for plastic production.

With this move, Novo Nordisk has taken a step into the area of substituting fossil-based plastic with lower-carbon sources to be used in medical devices such as insulin pens. The LEGO Group will explore the potential of using the e-methanol to make selected elements in its portfolio and expects to develop prototypes in the coming years with a view to commercialisation in the longer term.

Both companies are looking to invest in technologies that support knowledge sharing and help accelerate progress across the industry.

Category: Fuels

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