Topsoe, a specialist in carbon emission reduction technologies, and Aramco, the global energy and chemicals company, have announced a new collaboration to demonstrate the eREACT technology for the production of low-carbon hydrogen (‘blue hydrogen’).
Topsoe’s eREACT technology is described as a ground-breaking technology platform for production of low-carbon hydrogen thathas the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The hydrogen produced will have a carbon intensity figure of near zero.
As part of the agreement, Aramco and Topsoe will build a demonstration plant at the Shaybah Natural Gas Liquids recovery plant in Saudi Arabia. In the project, renewable electricity will be used for electrified steam reforming of natural gas to produce low-carbon hydrogen, with the resulting CO2 being sequestered.
Elena Scaltritti, chief commercial officer at Topsoe commented: “[via]our collaboration with Aramco we [plan to] demonstrate an innovative solution for producing low-carbon hydrogen. The cornerstone of this collaboration is Topsoe’s eREACT, which is a ground-breaking technology platform producing low-carbon fuels and chemicals while eliminating flue gas emissions.”
eREACT is a new technology for the production of low-carbon hydrogen and fuels. At its heart is an innovative electrified reactor design, which is able to convert a variety of feed-stocks into low-carbon hydrogen or other chemicals and fuels. The technology is expected to open up new production routes combining renewable electricity and natural gas while eliminating flue gas emissions. It is anticipated that owing to its versatility, the technology has the potential to play a significant role in the global transition to a low-carbon economy.
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