SIAD To Supply 3,500 MTPD Air Separation Unit For Pacifico Mexinol Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- SIAD Americas LLC announced that SIAD has been selected to provide an air separation unit (ASU) for the Pacifico Mexinol ultra-low carbon methanol project in Sinaloa, Mexico.

The project, led by SIAD Macchine Impianti, will leverage SIAD’s global execution model, with engineering support from its centres in Bergamo, Italy; The Woodlands, Texas; and Hangzhou, China.

According to a statement, equipment will be sourced from the United States, China, and Europe, with fabrication carried out at SIAD facilities in Hangzhou and at the new facility in Porto Marghera (Venice), Italy.

“We are proud to partner with Transition Industries and contribute our expertise to what will be one of the world's most sustainable chemical facilities. Our selection reflects the strength of SIAD’s global engineering team and our commitment to delivering exceptional value to customers,” said SIAD Americas Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ed Hotard.

The ASU will have a production capacity of approximately 3,500 metric tonnes per day (MTPD) of high-purity oxygen, making it a critical component for the production of ultra-low carbon methanol. It will supply the large volumes of oxygen required for the project's gasification and carbon capture processes.

Once operational in 2029, Pacifico Mexinol is expected to be the largest standalone ultra-low-carbon chemical production facility in the world and one of the world’s largest producers of green hydrogen and green methanol.

Transition Industries is jointly developing Pacifico Mexinol with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.

The ASU will be designed to the highest standards of efficiency and reliability, supporting the project's net-zero carbon emissions objectives. The strategic sourcing of engineering and equipment from SIAD's global network is expected to optimise the project's execution schedule and cost.

-- BERNAMA