Introducing methanol projects in Southern Lights
The global methanol market already represents a cornerstone of today’s chemical industry, with widespread applications in fuels, plastics, and chemicals. Yet most of this demand is still met through fossil-based production. That is about to change.
By equipping developers with the ability to design and evaluate green methanol projects, Southern Lights makes it possible to align strong market demand with sustainable, scalable supply.
A strategic step in Power-to-X project development
With methanol now available in the platform, you can simulate, compare, assess and optimize green methanol production projects alongside hydrogen, ammonia, and e-methane in a single environment. This makes it easier to evaluate competing project pathways and identify the most viable strategies for investment, offtake, and long-term profitability.
Combining technical depth with an intuitive workflow that supports business development, financial analysis, risk assessment, the methanol module applies the same powerful framework used across other energy vectors.
Why methanol, and why now?
Green hydrogen is a central part of the energy transition, but project developers often need derivatives that can be scaled into more mature established markets for the projects to fly. Methanol is one of the most promising pathways: demand is immediate, infrastructure integration is achievable, and industries are actively seeking green alternatives to fossil-based supply.
By enabling methanol development inside Southern Lights, users gain a reliable, transparent, and flexible way to explore these opportunities without the need for custom-built models or fragmented tools.
Turning complexity into clarity
As with hydrogen, ammonia, and methane, the methanol feature is built on rigorously validated models that turn complex engineering into business-ready outputs. Developers can access financial indicators like LCO(M), NPV, and IRR while accounting for technical and market risks, all within the same streamlined workflow.
This means faster iterations, fewer errors, and a clear basis for decision-making at every project stage, from early screening to board-level approval.
Building complete value chains
With methanol included, Southern Lights now covers the full spectrum of major Power-to-X derivatives. Developers can evaluate multiple pathways side by side, ensuring projects are designed not only for technical feasibility but also for commercial success.
The result is a platform that accelerates the transition from concept to execution, helping green methanol projects move from ambition to reality. A tool for those building the future.