MAIRE Secures $125 Million Contract for Hydrogen Production Unit in Johor, Malaysia Biorefinery
Key Ideas
- MAIRE, in collaboration with NEXTCHEM, wins a significant $125 million contract for an HPU project in Malaysia, aiming to produce low-carbon hydrogen for a biorefinery.
- The project, utilizing NX Reform™ technology, will enable the production of sustainable aviation fuel and other renewable products from raw materials like vegetable oils and waste.
- MAIRE's CEO highlights the company's commitment to sustainability and renewable fuel production, positioning the company as a leader in the global energy transition towards a low-carbon future.
- The partnership with PETRONAS and joint ventures emphasizes MAIRE's role in advancing greener alternatives and supporting the development of cutting-edge SAF production facilities.
MAIRE, in partnership with KT-Kinetics Technology and supported by NEXTCHEM, has secured a significant contract with Pengerang Biorefinery Sdn. Bhd. in Johor, Malaysia. The joint venture, comprising PETRONAS Mobility Lestari Sdn. Bhd., Enilive S.p.A., and Euglena Co., Ltd., has entrusted MAIRE with the EPCC services for a Hydrogen Production Unit (HPU) using NEXTCHEM's NX Reform™ technology. The HPU will play a vital role in the biorefinery's development, producing low-carbon hydrogen essential for conversion processes. Once operational in 2028, the biorefinery aims to process 6,50,000 tons of raw materials annually, converting them into Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, and bio-naphtha. MAIRE's CEO, Alessandro Bernini, emphasized the company's commitment to sustainability and renewable fuel production, positioning MAIRE as a leading contributor to the global energy transition towards a more sustainable future.
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