Topsoe and Aramco Collaborate on Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production in Saudi Arabia
Key Ideas
- Topsoe and Aramco sign joint development agreement to produce low-carbon hydrogen at the Shaybah NGL recovery plant.
- The collaboration integrates Topsoe's eREACT™ technology with Aramco's palladium-alloy membrane technology for CO2 capture.
- The commercialization of eREACT technology aims to reduce the carbon footprint of the energy and chemical sectors globally.
- Both companies express enthusiasm about the project, highlighting the commercial viability and significant potential of the technology.
Topsoe and Aramco have entered a joint development agreement to produce low-carbon hydrogen at the Shaybah Natural Gas Liquids recovery plant in Saudi Arabia. This partnership aims to leverage Topsoe's eREACT™ technology and Aramco's palladium-alloy membrane technology to produce 6 tonnes per day of low-carbon hydrogen. The collaboration builds on their previous work and aims to showcase the scalability, efficiency, and carbon-reduction capabilities of the eREACT technology on a global scale. By combining expertise and resources, the companies hope to accelerate the adoption of this innovative hydrogen production method. Topsoe's Chief Commercial Officer expressed excitement about the project's commercial potential, while Aramco's Senior Vice President highlighted the promise of creating a cutting-edge technology to produce lower-carbon hydrogen. The successful commercialization of this technology is expected to contribute significantly to reducing the carbon footprint in the energy and chemical sectors worldwide.