Maire Tecnimont S.p.A. announces 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, a Southeastern Italian region. Upon completion of the 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, under an integrated approach aimed at valorizing distinctive skills and competences within the group.

Foresight Group is a €13-B sustainability-led, alternative assets fund manager invested into several assets globally including waste-to-energy plants.

NextChem will be responsible for identifying the best decarbonization proposal for the plant, providing a tailored solution thanks to its technological portfolio. The project aims to valorize about 200 kiloton/yr of CO₂ emitted to atmosphere by combining it with green H₂ to produce sustainable fuel.

Alessandro Bernini, Chief Executive Officer 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.”