In Norway, Waste-to-Methanol project development business Mana Group AS, part of NG Nordic, a leading Nordic provider of circular solutions and environmental services, and compatriot oil, gas, and energy major Equinor ASA are entering an early-stage strategic partnership to explore the potential to develop the Nordics' first large-scale Waste-to-Methanol project in Mongstad. The ambition is to create a solution where non-circular waste is converted into green fuel while capturing and storing carbon.
According to a statement, the plan is to convert around 550,000 tonnes of residual waste annually into 270,000 tonnes of methanol, and to capture and permanently store 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2).
The Mongstad project combines waste reduction, production of green fuels, and carbon capture into one integrated solution – an important step towards a zero-emission society.
I’m incredibly proud of the team and our partners for making this happen. It’s a milestone for us — and hopefully a small step toward a bigger shift in how we think about waste, energy and industrial transformation. To succeed with innovation and green transition, we must build strong alliances. The partnership with Equinor is a milestone for Mana. Together, we are taking a new step to support the development of a circular economy and industrial decarbonization in Norway, said Jon Bergan, CEO of Mana.
The project in Mongstad is in an early development phase, intending to conclude a feasibility study in spring 2026.
