NEXTCHEM Awarded Contract for Hydrogen Production Unit in Vietnam
Key Ideas
- NEXTCHEM's subsidiary, KT Tech, has secured a contract to design a new hydrogen production unit for the Dung Quat Refinery in Vietnam.
- The technology employed by KT Tech allows for cost-effective hydrogen production and incorporates CO2 capture technology for reduced carbon footprint.
- The hydrogen production unit will offer flexibility in feedstock and capacity, ensuring operational efficiency and adaptability.
- KT Tech will also supply proprietary equipment for the steam methane reforming process once the project moves to the construction phase.
The article discusses how NEXTCHEM's subsidiary, KT Tech, has been awarded the contract by Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Co. (BSR) to design a new hydrogen production unit as part of the Dung Quat Refinery's upgrading and expansion project in Vietnam. The unit will have a capacity of 22,676 m3/h and will utilize NX ReformTM hydrogen technology to enable cost-effective hydrogen production with the potential to reduce the carbon footprint through CO2 capture technology. This solution is based on steam methane reforming methods, ensuring high operational efficiency. KT Tech's hydrogen production unit design offers flexibility in feedstock and capacity, making it adaptable to different production needs. Additionally, KT Tech will provide the proprietary equipment for the steam methane reforming process during the construction phase of the project. The article highlights the advancements in hydrogen production technology and the focus on sustainability and operational efficiency in the refining industry.