New 450,000 MTPY methanol plant project in Russia

Topsøe has recently concluded a contract with JSC Shchekinoazot, Russia for the supply of its methanol technology for a new 450,000 MTPY methanol plant to be located at JSC Shchekinoazot existing site in Shchekino, Tula.

The methanol plant will be based on Topsøe’s two-step reforming process, methanol synthesis and methanol distillation. The scope of Topsøe’s supply comprises license, basic engineering, proprietary equipment and catalysts.

“The selection of our methanol technology is based on the recognition of our extensive experience with the technology, and I am personally very pleased that we have entered into collaboration with an esteemed company like JSC Shchekinoazot for this very important project,” says Haldor Topsøe, Chairman of Haldor Topsøe A/S.

Boris Sokol, President of JSC Shchekinoazot added: “The experience of our partner, a leading world technology company, will enable JSC Schekinoazot to build a modern, competitive plant and to become the technology leader on the Russian methanol market.“

The new methanol plant is scheduled for start-up by the end of 2009. After the start-up of the new methanol plant the annual production of methanol at JSC Shchekinoazot site will reach 600,000 MTPY.

Contact

For further details, please contact Mr. Peter Vang Christensen at pvc@topsoe.dk or telephone +45 4527 2577 (direct).