Matthey to supply technology for world's largest single train methanol plant:CHINA

摘要

Johnson Matthey(JM)has been selected by China's Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group as licensor for a third methanol synthesis plant at their coal to olefins complex near Yinchuan in Ningxia province.With a planned capacity of 7,200 t/d(2.4 million t/a),the unit will be the largest single train methanol plant in the world once completed.Under the terms of the agreement,Johnson Matthey will be the licensor and supplier of associated engineering,technical review,commissioning assistance,catalyst and equipment supply.The methanol plant will take synthesis gas as a feed and utilise JM radial steam raising converters in a patented series loop to produce methanol for downstream olefins production.The plant will provide enhanced energy efficiency along with low opex,capex and emissions.