Advanced POX technology for low-carbon syngas in Texas

  • Syngas

The Air Liquide Group has announced an investment of over 200 million US dollars to expand production capabilities at Oxea's chemical manufacturing site in Bay City, Texas. At the heart of this expansion is a new, high-efficiency Partial Oxidation (POX) unit featuring an original design by Air Liquide's engineering teams.

Scaling up Syngas and Low-Carbon Hydrogen

Scheduled to begin operations at the beginning of 2029, the new POX unit will provide reliable, large-scale production of syngas and low-carbon hydrogen. This increased capacity is designed to support Oxea's growing chemical demand, specifically for the expansion of its oxo-alcohols and performance chemicals operations.

Innovative CO2 recycling for environmental efficiency

The new plant demonstrates how advanced engineering can align industrial growth with environmental efficiency. A key technological feature of the unit is its innovative carbon dioxide (CO2) recycling loop. This system recirculates CO2 back into Oxea's reactor to optimize both the composition and the production of the syngas.

By partially replacing some of the existing facilities with this highly efficient design, the Group will reduce its net CO2 emissions by approximately 64,000 tonnes per year, even while increasing overall production capacity.

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