What is PtX?

PtX is a blanket term for technologies that are based on using green technology to produce green hydrogen which can be used directly as a fuel or converted into other fuels, chemicals and materials. 

PtX is a generic term. The X symbolises the different end products: green gasses, electro fuels, liquid electricity, power-to-gas. These concepts all cover liquid or gaseous fuels containing hydrogen produced through electrolysis with green power — usually from wind farms or solar cells.

PtX will be an important factor in achieving the Danish government's 70% target in 2030, but in particular in terms of achieving the long-term climate-neutrality target by 2045, where PtX fuels may be used to convert parts of the transport sector, in particular within aviation, shipping, heavy transport, agriculture, industry etc.

Get specialist advice from Plesner

Plesner's PtX team consists of specialists who have many years of deep experience of the energy sector, including supply, construction, infrastructure, civil engineering projects, environment and planning, EU law and State aid law as well as complex transactions and green energy contracts. 

At the moment Plesner is assisting in connection with Europe's largest PtX-plant and advises on all legal, commercial, operational and strategic aspects of PtX. 

Our advice includes:

• PtX-projects in general, including project development, financing, commercial structures, ownership contracts, environmental regulation and land expansion;
• complex contracts and transactions;
• interpretation and use of PtX regulation including the Renewable Energy Directive (Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (REDII));
• EU and state aid issues and tariffs;
• environment and planning;
• EU certification system for CO2;
• the Danish state's call for tenders for PtX; 
• political agreements and approvals and licenses for PtX plants.

Our specialists are always available if you have any questions or need feedback on your PtX-project.