PTX Project Implementation in Denmark: Takeaways and Insights
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This paper investigates the project implementation of e-fuel production in Denmark to compare two projects and execute interviews with project employees, experts within the e-fuel field and authorities both local and national. A SWOT analysis of the interview outcomes was conducted as well as an internal and external factor evaluation. The analyses highlight the internal and external project factors that impact the implementation of these projects in Denmark. The analysis showed that collaboration and engagement of stakeholders, citizens and authorities to a large extent can mitigate hindrances and drive the projects forward in development. Large interest in these projects from all sides of the project implementation and development is a part of this. A threat to the implementation is the uncertain and rigid regulatory framework that involves permitting processes and conditions such as tax reductions. This threat can to a large extent be aided by the collaboration with stakeholders. The framework is not fit to the novelty of these cases which poses new requirements to the framework. Market readiness and offtake agreements pose obstacles for the projects, which are both external and internal conditions of the projects. The topic of the amount of renewable electricity in the grid is discussed among the interviewees and shows a discrepancy on whether or not this is an issue for the projects. However, it seems to be an issue only for projects that are expected to be in commission before 2028 where the electricity in the grid is not generated by renewable energy only.
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