NextChem, a company of Italy's Maire SpA, has secured a contract for a new hydrogen unit in Vietnam through its subsidiary KT Tech. The project, part of the Dung Quat Refinery upgrading and expansion in Vietnam, will see the design of a hydrogen production unit with a capacity of 22,676 cubic meters per hour. This unit will utilize proprietary technology from NX Reform to enable cost-effective hydrogen production while incorporating CO2 capture technology to reduce the carbon footprint. Additionally, NextChem has signed an agreement with KazMunayGas-Aero (KMG Aero) to collaborate on energy transition initiatives in Kazakhstan, focusing on sustainable aviation fuel and low-carbon hydrogen production. Maire CEO Alessandro Bernini highlighted the company's commitment to sustainable innovation and driving the global shift towards a low-carbon economy. NextChem's efforts in sustainable technology solutions and circular carbon further demonstrate its dedication to enhancing efficiency and achieving lower consumptions in production plants.