EE North America signs MOU with Oklahoma to develop in-state eMethanol, eSAF sites

EE North America announced Dec. 5 that it and the Office of the Secretary of Energy of Oklahoma have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaboratively develop green-energy sites in Oklahoma.

This partnership focuses on advancing renewable energy solutions and innovative Power-to-X technology, converting green hydrogen into eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF).

“This historic partnership marks a significant step forward for Oklahoma,” said Gov. Kevin Stitt. “By leveraging our business-friendly environment and ‘more-of-everything’ energy approach with European Energy’s cutting-edge technology, we are building toward a more reliable and affordable energy grid. This is an investment in our future that will create jobs and drive economic growth. Our aim is to ensure that Oklahoma remains at the forefront of energy innovation for generations to come.”

Stitt’s enthusiasm for this initiative aligns with his broader vision of making Oklahoma the most business-friendly state in the nation, stated EE North America, adding that he has consistently advocated for technological advancements and workforce development to support the state's economic growth and sustainability goals​.

Lorena Ciciriello, the CEO of EE North America, highlighted the comprehensive strategy the company will implement in Oklahoma.

“Our strategy is to develop a full spectrum of renewable energy solutions including PV, wind, battery energy-storage systems (BESS), and Power-to-X (PtX) technologies in Oklahoma,” Ciciriello said. “This includes, but is not limited to, green hydrogen, green eMethanol and eSAF. By 2027, we aim to achieve 1 gigawatt of energy-generation capacity across these technologies. We are committed to delivering across the entire value chain for Oklahoma, ensuring that every aspect of our operations contributes to the state’s economic and environmental goals.”

Thorvald Spanggaard, the executive vice president and head of project development at European Energy, added, “We are committed to leveraging our global expertise in renewable energy to drive sustainable development in Oklahoma. By integrating cutting-edge hydrogen and PtX technologies, we aim to create resilient and future-proof energy solutions. Our goal is to not only contribute to the state’s energy transformation but also to foster economic growth and environmental sustainability. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and look forward to collaborating with local stakeholders to achieve a greener future.”

Ambassador Jesper Møller Sørensen of Denmark, expressing his support for the MOU, stated, “The tie between Denmark and Oklahoma has further strengthened with our collaboration on renewable energy. Combining Denmark’s expertise and Oklahoma’s potential, this partnership will foster sustainable growth, innovation and economic development. I’m particularly excited about European Energy’s work in Oklahoma, leveraging their experience from the world’s largest eMethanol project in Kassø, Denmark.”