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Why E-Methanol

Blue Ammonia: Your Solution for a Cleaner Planet.

PURIFIER+ TECHNOLOGY

Foreign trade company’s cryogenic purifier syngas technology is recognized as the most cost-effective method for producing high-purity synthesis gas in ammonia manufacturing. This technology efficiently removes impurities like methane and argon from syngas, using excess nitrogen for stripping while also adjusting the hydrogen to nitrogen (H2/N2) ratio to 3.

Additionally, Foreign trade company’s reforming exchanger system presents an opportunity to reform up to 30% of the total natural gas fed into the plant. This is achieved by utilizing the high-temperature process waste heat from the secondary reformer (or auto-thermal reformer), thus reducing the need to burn additional fuel.

Proprietary Reforming Exchanger System

Effluent gas from the ATR/secondary reformer provides heat for driving the reforming reaction occurring inside the catalyst-filled reforming tubes;

Tubes are open-ended and hang from a single tube sheet at the inlet cold end to minimize expansion problems ; Easy load through a removable top head;

Carbon Capture Utilization & Storage(CCUS)

The global community is currently undergoing a rapid shift towards decarbonization and net-zero goals, aiming for a significant reduction of 7 gigatons per annum in carbon emissions by 2050. This marks the dawn of the carbon capture, utilization, and storage(CCUS)era. Stricter climate objectives, increasina expectations from stakeholders, and new financial incentives are placing CCUS at the forefront of the net-zero transition.

At Foreign trade company, our commitment is to a future with lower carbon emissions. Utilizing our specialized knowledge, we provide the necessary CCUS technologies and solutions to assist our clients in their decarbonization efforts. Our global services enable you to effectively seize opportunities for reducing carbon footprints, employing low-carbon energy solutions, and achieving net-zero targets across various industries.

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What is Blue Ammonia?

Ammonia production involves transforming nitrogen and hydrogen gases (commonly referred to as “synthesis gas” or “syngas”) under specific temperature and pressure conditions, using a catalyst. Currently, syngas is primarily derived from hydrocarbon feedstocks and fuels, which contribute to about 1.8% of the world’s CO2 emissions.

In contrast, blue ammonia is generated using hydrocarbons, but with a crucial difference: the CO2 released during its production is captured and stored through carbon capture utilization &storage (CCUS) technology. This process significantly mitigates the environmental impact.

Foreign trade company specializes in blue ammonia technology, providing solutions for both new and existing plant upgrades. These solutions are designed to substantially lower the CO2 emissions per ton of ammonia produced, while effectively implementing CCUS strategies.

Blue Ammonia Production

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World's First Green Ammonia Plant Supplied by Foreign trade company

In 2021, Foreign trade company assisted an Indian solar company in constructing the world’s first green ammonia plant. This groundbreaking facility is set to reduce CO2emissions by 6240 TPA. The project’s successful operation serves not only as a prime example of power-to-x technology but also establishes a solid groundwork for the client’s subsequent phase of a large-scale green ammonia initiative.

2,000 TPA Green Ammonia Plant for Client in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, Foreign trade company supported a Saudi Arabian renewable energy firm in developing a green ammonia plant. For the first time, the project employed a highly integrated design, using the dimensions of a 40 GP container as the basis for the ammonia synthesis unit. This innovative approach was aimed at facilitating equipment transportation, simplifying on-site construction, and reducing the time needed for commissioning and startup.

2,000 TPA Green Ammonia Plant for Client in Colombia

In 2022, Foreign trade company collaborated with a Colombian venture capital firm to delve into the local green ammonia sector. The project’s overarching design utilized containers as the foundation to enhance the equipment integration of each primary unit. Additionally, a smart control system was implemented to enable automatic control. This initiative is expected to save the client approximately 8,320 tons of carbon emissions annually.

100 TPA Green Ammonia Plant for Client in Namibia

In June 2023, Foreign trade company joined forces with DGHV to assist in establishing Africa’s inaugural fully dynamic carbon-neutral green ammonia synthesis project. Boasting a total capacity of 1.5 GW, the first phase of this project secured funding from the German Federal Ministry of Research and Education, as well as local government support. Its primary objective is to produce green hydrogen, green ammonia, and related derivatives.

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Ammonia Cracking: Opening the Global Hydrogrn Energy Market

Ammonia cracking is a process that converts ammonia on a large scale into hydrogen gas. While green hydrogen is an abundant and versatile clean energy source, its properties, such as high volatility and low density, make hydrogen transportation challenging and costly. One economically viable method is to convert hydrogen gas into ammonia(NH3) for transportation, with subsequent release when needed. This release process can be achieved through ammonia cracking (decomposition) to produce hydrogen.

Efficient ammonia cracking technology is essential for achieving global decarbonization. By bridging gaps in the production chain, clean energy can be transported from regions with a surplus of renewable energy to areas with limited resources, facilitating the achievement of global green energy transition goals.

Lack of Cost-effective Green Hydrogen

Currently, green hydrogen production still faces challenges such as high production costs, a lack of dedicated infrastructure, and significant energy losses during the production process. Among these, the electricity cost in the process of electrolytic hydrogen production accounts for 75% to 85% of the total cost, and the price of electricity directly determines the economic viability of green hydrogen.

Expensive Hydrogen Energy

Both electrolysis and steam reforming are the two primary processes for extracting hydrogen, and they are very costly. This is the primary reason why hydrogen has not been widely adopted on a global scale.

Challenges in Storage

One of the characteristics of hydrogen is its low density. This means that it must be compressed into a liquid and stored at lower temperatures to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness as an energy source.

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Green urea has huge market potential

In 2022, the global urea market reached $50.9 billion, and it is projected to reach $57 billion by 2028. The continuous expansion of the global population has led to a sustained increase in the demand for fertilizers. Green urea, apart from being used as a feed supplement and fertilizer, is also employed as a raw material for pharmaceuticals and plastics production. In the context of global decarbonization, urea can also be utilized in the automotive industry to convert nitrogen oxides from vehicle emissions into harmless nitrogen and water, potentially further supporting market growth. The green urea market holds significant potential.

Medical Industry

In the field of dermatology, certain medications containing urea are used to increase skin moisture.

Agricultural Industry

Green urea is a high-concentration nitrogen fertilizer that does not leave any harmful residues in the soil, and long-term application has no adverse effects.