Procurement of process design package development for the R&D and demonstration project on key technologies for producing syngas through dry reforming of carbon dioxide and low-carbon alkanes by CNOOC Fudao Company

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On November 5, CNOOC Chemical Co., Ltd. made public its procurement plan for the development of the process package for the research, development, and demonstration project on the key technologies for producing syngas through the dry reforming of carbon dioxide and low-carbon alkanes at the Tomishima Plant. Project Name: Development of Key Technologies for the Dry Reforming of Carbon Dioxide and Lower-Alkane Hydrocarbons to Produce Syngas – Preparation of Process Design Package. Project Overview: For carbon-rich natural gases with high CO2 content, along with certain amounts of N2 and C2-C3 hydrocarbons, the technology for converting CO2 into syngas represents a promising approach for utilizing such gases. This technology enables the conversion of carbon-rich natural gases with high CO2 levels into syngas with a high hydrocarbon ratio, further increasing the CO2 content in the feed gas. As a result, it facilitates the development of natural gas resources with high CO2 content and expands the sources of raw materials for the chemical industry using carbon-rich natural gases, thereby promoting the growth of this industry. This technology utilizes nickel metal oxide catalysts, and through anti-coking catalysts as well as associated process equipment, it can operate at a lower water-to-carbon ratio, thereby reducing the energy consumption associated with traditional steam reforming. Additionally, by introducing large amounts of carbon dioxide, this technology enables the conversion of methane and carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, which is easier to utilize; thus it represents another attractive and competitive method for producing syngas with a high hydrocarbon ratio, in addition to partial oxidation. In accordance with the project schedule, it is necessary to prepare the process design package for Project 200,000 Nm3/h. In line with the group company’s strategy for the large-scale development of the South China Sea region and the utilization of carbon-rich natural gas resources, Tomishima Company, in accordance with the plans set by CNOOC Chemical, established a R&D and demonstration project focused on the key technologies for producing syngas through the dry reforming of carbon dioxide and lower hydrocarbons (referred to as the “dry reforming project”). As the core project of CNOOC Chemical in the field of carbon dioxide utilization, the dry reforming project holds great strategic significance and broad application prospects. This technology can be applied not only to the acetic acid project and the existing four production units to optimize the manufacturing process and increase the added value of products, but it will also play a key role in promoting the development and utilization of high-CO2-content natural gas in the South China Sea. It will assist Sinopec Chemical in achieving its strategic goals of becoming a leader in the utilization of CO2 resources in China and a pioneer in the development of new chemical materials derived from natural gas within the group company.