Synthesis Gas & Derivatives Projects

Methanol Plant (Train II &III)


Description:
IHI E&C engineered and constructed two methanol plants (Plant II & III) for Methanex Chile Ltd. in Punta Arenas, Chile. Plant II was designed for a methanol production capacity of 2,700 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) and Plant III for 3,000 MTPD.

Highlights:

•    Two world scale methanol plants at remote location
•    Scope included basic design, detailed design, procurement , construction and start-up assistance
•    Lump-sum EPC contracts
•    Projects executed from IHI E&C’s office in Houston, TX, U.S.A.
•    Global procurement
•    Innovative logistics to minimize shipping cost
•    Contract award to performance test: 25 months

Gas to Liquids (GTL) Test Facility



Description: 
IHI E&C engineered and constructed a grass roots Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) test facility for BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. in Nikiski, Alaska. The test facility was built to demonstrate a new technology for syngas generation combined with an improved process for converting syngas to 300 barrels per day of syncrude.

Highlights:

•    Demonstration of a new syngas generation technology named “Compact Reforming” owned by Davy Process Technology and BP
•    Remote location, severe winter weather
•    Commercial size Compact Reformer
•    Modular design
•    Scope included site selection, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start-up services
•    Large tents were utilized to allow concrete foundation installation during severe winter weather leading to improved schedule
•    Projects executed from IHI E&C’s office in Houston, TX, U.S.A.
•    Duration: 28 months