Sustainable Chemical Production Are You Ready for the World’s Largest Electric Steam Methane Reformer?

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Set out to mark a significant milestone in sustainable chemical production, the world’s largest electric steam methane reformer is expected to begin operations in 2026. Sypox’s innovative electrical reformer technology along with Clariant’s catalysts will be used by the electric steam methane reformer to generate approximately 150 tons of syngas daily from 10 MW of renewable electricity. The technology boasts of multiple advantages over conventional steam methane reforming processes.

Claimed to be the world’s largest electric steam methane reformer (e-SMR), the revolutionary project is the brainchild of Sypox, a German startup firm which has developed an innovative solution to decarbonize chemical production through the electrification of traditional processes, including steam methane reforming. The e-SMR project will utilize Sypox’s innovative electrical reformer technology along with Clariant’s catalysts and will also make use of 10 MW of renewable electricity to generate approximately 150 tons of syngas every day. The total investment for the 10 MW e-SMR plant has not been publicly disclosed.

Xaver Karsunke, Vice President Specialties at Clariant Catalysts in a press release by Clariant, one of the world’s leading specialty chemical companies, which is also in-charge of manufacturing and delivering catalysts for the e-SMR project, opines, “We are delighted to partner with Sypox to optimize and manufacture the high-performance catalyst for the first 10 MW e-SMR plant. Sypox technology revolutionizes the reforming process and supports syngas production. This system is expected to be both the largest of its kind — and the first in commercial operation.”