Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and Biohydrogen Technologies, have announced an agreement to develop and deploy advanced synthesis gas reactor technology, primarily for the production of blue hydrogen.
Lummus' Green Circle business unit will provide its expertise in hydrogen and synthesis gas plant design, reactor scale-up and design, and proprietary equipment supply. This technology is an economically attractive solution to address the large-scale production of blue hydrogen. The technology is also differentiated from other possible solutions due to its higher thermal efficiency, lower capital cost, small footprint and ability to capture more than 99% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) at pressure.
Leon de Bruyn, President and CEO of Lummus Technology, said: "As the world looks for solutions to generate significant quantities of hydrogen for energy use while lowering CO2 emissions, Lummus is proud to partner with Biohydrogen Technologies to address this critical challenge for our industry and society. By joining together, we will help further develop and deploy decarbonised solutions to the market."
Geoff Weedon, CEO of Biohydrogen Technologies, said: "The combination of Biohydrogen Technologies Intellectual Property and Green Circle / Lummus Technology skills in design, engineering & licensing will shortly allow bulk hydrogen production from natural gas with a thermal efficiency of 90% and 99% CO2 capture to become a practical reality."