Topsoe to Support New Blue Methanol Plant in Texas

The project, when operational, will produce 3,000 metric tons per day (MTPD) of blue methanol. Subject to a final investment decision, production is expected to begin in 2030.

Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has been selected as technology provider by Sandpiper Chemicals LLC, for their new blue methanol plant in Texas City, Texas.

Topsoe will license its SynCOR™ technology that – when combined with carbon capture & storage (CCS) – enables the production of blue methanol. The project, when operational, will produce 3,000 metric tons per day (MTPD) of blue methanol.

Demand for methanol is increasing, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that methanol demand is expected to grow to 120-150 million tons by 2030. Today, methanol is primarily used within the chemical industry, but growing demand is coming from the shipping industry as it looks to lower emissions.

Henrik Rasmussen, Managing Director of Topsoe Americas, said: “We believe that blue methanol is a proven way for industries, like maritime shipping to rapidly lower their emissions. SynCOR™ technology in combination with carbon capture and storage is a cost-effective route to produce blue methanol at industrial scale. Topsoe’s collaboration with Energy Allied International has been going strong for almost a decade, and we’re thrilled that they have chosen our technology for their first blue methanol project.”

Rod J. Ragan, CEO Sandpiper Chemicals, added: “Our team has worked with Topsoe on several global projects. Given our history of successful collaboration, Sandpiper is pleased to have Topsoe as our technology provider once again. With its advantaged location on the U.S. Gulf Coast, our project is well positioned to meet the needs of our customers, both domestically and internationally.”

Blue Methanol

Blue methanol is a critical component of the energy transition. Blue methanol incorporates carbon capture technology to enable CO₂ sequestration, making it a lower carbon intensity alternative to grey methanol. Due to the chemical structure of the methanol molecule, the remaining CO₂ will eventually be emitted if used as a fuel.

About SynCOR™

SynCOR™ technology enables methanol production as well as cost efficient carbon capture. SynCOR™ technology is Topsoe’s proprietary technology based on advanced autothermal reforming principles. Supported by 165 safe operating years, SynCOR™ is the preferred technology for commercial-scale methanol production due to its maturity and low capital and operating costs.

About Sandpiper Chemicals

Sandpiper Chemicals, LLC, with headquarters in Houston, Texas, is a global developer of major chemical and petrochemical projects. The Sandpiper team has worked together for more than two decades and has a broad range of knowledge, experience and successful projects. The Texas City project will be Sandpiper’s third methanol development and one of the first blue methanol projects in the U.S.

About Topsoe

Topsoe is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition.

Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, we are working with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and to achieve their sustainability goals.

We offer world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and we provide technologies needed to produce low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals as well as ensuring clean air.

We were founded in 1940 and are headquartered in Denmark, with over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe.

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