The project is designed to produce 15,000 Nm³/h of low-carbon hydrogen. It will utilize electricity generated from renewable sources and incorporate NEXTCHEM’s eBlue solution. The technology includes an electric steam methane reforming reactor and a tailored process configuration aimed at lowering CO? emissions. Integrated carbon capture is also part of the system, offering enhanced emission reduction, as well as operational flexibility and scalability.
Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of NEXTCHEM, stated: “We are extremely proud of this achievement, which positions NEXTCHEM at the forefront of electrified hydrogen production, since it represents the first industrial application of our NX eBlueTM innovative technology. This award confirms our ability to provide market-ready solutions to our clients, and enables us to expand our presence in a strategic market such as the USA.”
In addition to developments in the United States, NEXTCHEM also reported progress on other international projects in 2025. The company secured a €210 million contract covering basic engineering and the supply of critical proprietary equipment for the Pacifico Mexinol low-carbon methanol initiative in Sinaloa, Mexico.
In Italy, MAIRE’s subsidiary MET Development, along with Eni and Iren Ambiente, has initiated the permitting process for a circular methanol and hydrogen production facility at Eni’s refinery in Pavia. This facility is set to utilize NEXTCHEM’s proprietary NX Circular technology. According to the company, this technology enables the conversion of waste into synthesis gas (syngas), supporting circular economy objectives and low-emission production.
These projects collectively reflect NEXTCHEM’s ongoing strategy to expand its global footprint in the field of sustainable and low-carbon chemical technologies. The company continues to focus on offering integrated solutions that align with energy transition goals and market demands for cleaner production methods.
