Maire Secures Multi-Million Dollar Hydrogen Production Contract in Malaysia
Key Ideas
  • KT-Kinetics Technology will construct a hydrogen production unit in Malaysia's Pengerang biorefinery using NEXTCHEM Reform™ proprietary technology, enhancing sustainable fuel production.
  • The project aims to produce 38,000 normal metric cubes of hydrogen per hour, facilitating the manufacturing of Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil.
  • The USD 125 million contract includes engineering, procurement, and commissioning services, with the plant expected to be operational by the second half of 2028.
  • Maire's adoption of NEXTCHEM's NX Reform™ technology aligns with a low-carbon strategy, promoting the transition to eco-friendly fuels and emphasizing resource efficiency.
KT-Kinetics Technology, in partnership with NEXTCHEM, has been awarded a significant contract by Pengerang Biorefinery in Malaysia to build a hydrogen production unit. The unit, utilizing NEXTCHEM Reform™ technology, will have a capacity to supply 38,000 normal metric cubes of hydrogen per hour to support the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO). The project, to be located in Johor, Malaysia, is expected to be operational by the second half of 2028 and is part of a larger biorefinery initiative within the Pengerang Integrated Complex. This biorefinery is geared towards processing raw materials like used vegetable oils, animal fats, and waste from vegetable oil processing to generate SAF, HVO, and bio-naphtha. The contract, valued at USD 125 million, encompasses engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning services. MAIRE will employ NEXTCHEM's NX Reform™ technology, known for its efficiency and emissions reduction, to produce low-carbon hydrogen, showcasing a commitment to sustainability. Alessandro Bernini, the CEO of MAIRE, expressed pride in the company's role in driving the energy transition and supporting clients in renewable fuel production, emphasizing a more sustainable future.
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