ExxonMobil has awarded Australia-based Worley a major EPC Contract on World’s Largest Hydrogen Facility (Engineering, Procurement and Construction). This will foresee the development of the largest a hydrogen and ammonia plant in the United States.
This upcoming mega hydrogen facility will be constructed adjacent to the ExxonMobil’s chemicals and refining complex in Baytown, Texas.
Key Timelines Regarding the Project
Last week, ExxonMobil revealed that if everything adds up together as intended, a final investment decision could be taken in the year 2025. Additionally, the potential to start operations on the project have been projected at the year 2029.
However, this contract awarded to Worley is subject to a final investment decision. Furthermore, it is also subject to “supportive government policy and also the necessary regulatory permits.”
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Capacity of the Project
According to ExxonMobil, this planned facility will be unique as it will be the world’s largest of its kind upon operations Commencement. Additionally, it will have the capability of producing up to 1 billion cubic feet of hydrogen daily. This hydrogen will have about 98% of carbon dioxide removed. Moreover, it will be able to produce one million tonnes of ammonia every year.
Cost of the EPC Contract on World’s Largest Hydrogen Facility
However, the cost of the contract was not revealed. Chris Ashton who is the chief executive of Worley stated:
“We continue our strategic and global relationship with ExxonMobil in its delivery of upcoming projects. This is especially in delivering this mega project on the US Gulf Coast. This will indeed strengthen significantly the backlog of Worley.”
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