MAIRE has announced that KT Tech, a subsidiary of NEXTCHEM, has secured a licensing contract to implement NEXTCHEM’s proprietary NX AdWinMethanol® Zero technology.
Pacifico Mexinol will deploy the technology at its ultra-low carbon methanol facility near Los Mochis, Sinaloa, on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The plant will have an annual output exceeding 2.1 million tons.
Transition Industries and IFC Back the Project
Houston-based Transition Industries LLC, a developer of large-scale, ultra-low carbon methanol and hydrogen facilities, is leading the project in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
Ultra-Low Carbon Methanol Facility
Pacifico Mexinol plans to begin operations in 2028 and aims to become the world’s largest single ultra-low carbon methanol facility. The plant will produce approximately 3,50,000 metric tons of green methanol and 1.8 million metric tons of blue methanol annually, using natural gas with carbon capture.
Licensing Deal Valued in the Tens of Millions
The company will recognize part of the licensing contract, valued in the low tens of millions of euros, upfront and the rest upon the Final Investment Decision. The total project package is estimated at €250 million. It includes basic engineering, proprietary and critical equipment supply, as well as support for commissioning, start-up, and operation.
Cutting-Edge NX AdWinMethanol® Zero Technology
NEXTCHEM’s subsidiary GasConTec, specializing in low-carbon hydrogen and methanol solutions, developed the NX AdWinMethanol® Zero technology.
The advanced process integrates a proprietary Autothermal Reforming (ATR) system, a methanol synthesis loop, and CO₂ capture technologies. By converting captured CO₂ and green hydrogen into ultra-low carbon methanol, the technology significantly reduces carbon emissions to near zero.
Driving Sustainability in Methanol Production
The innovative approach enhances the sustainability of methanol production and aligns with Pacifico Mexinol’s commitment to combating climate change.
As per the press release, ultra-low carbon methanol plays a crucial role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate chemical sectors. The methanol produced at Pacifico Mexinol will help reduce the carbon footprint of everyday products. These include plastics, paints, car parts, and construction materials.
Leaders Emphasize the Strategic Importance of the Project
Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE, highlighted, “We are honored to support this strategic project with NEXTCHEM’s cutting-edge technologies for ultra-low carbon energy vectors. This achievement reinforces our key role in the energy transition. It also demonstrates our ability to provide advanced, market-ready solutions for clean chemical production.”
Rommel Gallo, CEO, Transition Industries added, “We are excited to collaborate with NEXTCHEM and deploy world-class technology for the largest ultra-low carbon methanol facility globally. Together, we aim to accelerate the decarbonization of the methanol and chemicals industries”.
