Johnson Matthey awarded 1.8 million mtpa methanol technology contract
06 Septiembre 2018 - 8:00AM
Johnson Matthey awarded 1.8 million mtpa methanol technology
contract
Johnson Matthey, a global leader in science that makes the world
cleaner and healthier, has secured a contract to license its
autothermal reforming (ATR) and methanol technology for Methanex
Corporation’s potential Geismar 3 Methanol Project.
Johnson Matthey (JM) is pleased to announce it has been awarded
a contract by Methanex to supply a licence for a 5,000 mtpd ATR
methanol technology flowsheet, including associated engineering,
proprietary equipment and catalyst supply. This is for the proposed
third Methanex US methanol plant, a new build unit with a capacity
of 1.8 million tonnes per annum. The facility will be located next
to Methanex’s existing facilities in Geismar, Louisiana.
Pending a final investment decision (FID), expected in mid-2019,
this would be the eighth Methanex plant in operation today to use
JM licensed methanol technology.
Johnson Matthey has the leading methanol technology which has
been licensed for more than 45 years with over 90 plant licenses
granted in that time. Johnson Matthey’s world scale syngas
generation technology options include steam methane reforming,
combined reforming, ATR and gas heated reforming that allows
bespoke designs unique to each customer’s project requirements.
“I’m delighted that Methanex has chosen Johnson Matthey’s
technology for this potential third project in Louisiana. Having
completed the initial engineering work, we will continue to support
the project as it works towards FID. This is the continuation
of a long-standing relationship over two decades between Methanex
and JM relating to our catalysts and technology,” said John Gordon,
Managing Director at JM.
Johnson Matthey is a global leader in science that enables a
cleaner and healthier world. With over 200 years of sustained
commitment to innovation and technological breakthroughs, we
improve the performance, function and safety of our customers’
products. Our science has a global impact in areas such as low
emission transport, pharmaceuticals, chemical processing and making
the most efficient use of the planet’s natural resources. Today
more than 14,000 Johnson Matthey professionals collaborate with our
network of customers and partners to make a real difference to the
world around us. For more information, visit www.matthey.com
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For more information, please contact:
Andrew Fenwick Methanol Market Manager at JM +44 20
7957 3151
Jennifer RennickMarketing Lead at JM +1 732 223 4644