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Natural Gas to Hydrogen

The SYPOX Reactor:

For e-SMR at any scale.

Get to know the only technology on the planet able to electrify existing industrial hydrogen production and save 1% of global CO2 emissions.

The Price of Hydrogen

Steam-methane reforming is one of the world‘s most polluting processes. In order to reach the required 900°C operating temperature, furnaces burn 200 billion Nm3 of natural gas per year, producing around 1% of global CO2 emissions. The demand for cheap low carbon hydrogen will triple until 2030 and increase 10-fold until 2050. An immediate solution is required to ensure the cost-effective production of hydrogen without burdening the climate.

SMR without Combustion

SYPOX Reactors are the most powerful e-SMR hardware on the market. A single SY-6 unit produces 10 tons of hydrogen per day at 95% energy efficiency. By integrating the required number of modules, we enable plant operators to abolish combustion and cut total emissions by 40% immediately, without modifications up- or downstream. Our technology enables the chemical industry globally to make a rapid, crucial transition, and satisfy the rising demand for hydrogen.

Products

SY-6

A single 6 MW SYPOX Reactor equipped with SMR catalyst. For the fully electrified production of 10 tonnes of H2/day.

x SY-6

Combination of x 6 MW SYPOX Reactors equipped with SMR catalyst. For the fully electrified production of up to 200 tonnes of H2/day.

Key Advantages
SYPOX e-SMR vs Traditional SMR

Zero emissions, 95% energy efficiency up to 1200 °C

Sustainable Operation

  • No CO2 emissions from heating
  • No waste of natural gas for combustion
  • 40% less CO2 emissions for the overall steam reforming process
  • No NOx emissions

Low CAPEX

  • Modular design, modules can be combined at will
  • Fast, fully-automized assembly and construction from readily available industry-standard components
  • Designed for standard industrial catalysts
  • Compact: 100 times smaller than combustion equipment
  • Up to 25 MW/m3 energy density
  • No need for heat recuperation installations in the reactor section
  • Easy plant integration, no modifications required upstream or downstream

Low OPEX

  • Optimal performance with proven industry catalysts
  • 95% energy efficiency
  • No coke formation even at low S/C
  • Higher operational stability
  • Higher operational flexibility, fast start-up and shut-down times
  • Lower material stress
  • Higher process safety