【Haichuan Chemical Project Updates】First large-scale electrically heated steam cracking unit under construction in Germany
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According to Sinochem New Network, recently BASF, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), and Linde announced that the three companies have begun building the world’s first large-scale electrically heated steam cracking reactor demonstration unit. The three companies claim that by using electricity from renewable sources to replace natural gas, the new technology could reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the steam cracking process by at least 90%. It is reported that this demonstration unit will be fully integrated into an existing steam cracking plant owned by BASF in Ludwigshafen, with commissioning scheduled for 2023. BASF and SABIC are jointly investing in this project, with the demonstration plant to be operated by BASF. Linde is the engineering, procurement, and construction partner for this project and will commercialize this technology in the future. In addition, the project has received 14.8 million euros from Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action under its \"Industrial Decarbonization\" funding program. Klaus Müller, Chairman of BASF’s Executive Board, said: “BASF’s mission is to achieve climate neutrality, and the electrification of large, energy-intensive steam crackers is an important milestone in our transition toward net-zero emissions.” We are proud that BASF has received project funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. This proves that our approach also has the support of policymakers. ”
New technologies: With the help of new technologies, BASF, Sabic, and Linde aim to develop plants that can be operated on a fully commercial scale and that can reduce carbon dioxide emissions significantly compared to current technologies. The investment costs for the pilot project will be borne by BASF and Sabic, while the demonstration plant will be operated by BASF. Linde is the engineering, procurement, and construction partner for this project, and will commercialize the technologies developed. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action allocated 14.8 million euros (14.63 million dollars) to this project under its \"Industrial Decarbonization\" funding program, in order to help address the challenges posed by current regulatory conditions and energy costs. Electrification of steam cracking units Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Executive Board at BASF Europe, said: “BASF has the entrepreneurial drive to achieve an energy transition, and the electrification of steam cracking units is very important for us.” Therefore, we are pleased that BASF has received project funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, which shows that our approach is also supported by policymakers. ” Yousef Al-Benyan, Sabic’s Deputy CEO and Chief Executive Officer, said: “Our vision is to transform our business and help address pressing global challenges through efficient carbon management.” As we work to reduce carbon emissions, this project holds tremendous potential for the entire global petrochemical industry. As we jointly announce this milestone of starting work, we hope that our tripartite cooperation will inspire further collaborations, ultimately enabling the world to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through a circular carbon economy. ” Benefits of cooperation Jürgen Nowicki, Executive Vice President and CEO of Linde, said: “This project demonstrates how global companies can succeed through collaboration by combining their expertise in technology development, EPC execution, and operation.” The timely delivery of the demonstration plant will serve as an important milestone on the path to providing sustainable solutions for the petrochemical industry. We are proud to be part of this groundbreaking project. ”
Rums’ solution is different from this electric heating.
Rums is working on this too; I don’t understand what the purpose is Can electric heating generate such a large amount of heat?
Zero-carbon chemical manufacturing is the trend; pyrolysis and hydrogenation are energy-intensive, but it’s feasible. Electric heating is fine; it’s just that high-pressure steam cannot be generated as a by-product to drive the ethylene compressor.