- High-pressure ATR for Blue Hydrogen, Methanol, Ammonia
- Flexible feedstock: C1 to C6 hydrocarbons
- Over 95% CO₂ capture via proprietary technologies
- Proven integration in syngas production units
NX AdWinHydrogen® is Nextchem’s proprietary technology applied for converting hydrocarbon (C1 to C10) into hydrogen. This technology leverages an autothermal reformer operating at high pressure (60+bar) for producing hydrogen.
NX AdWinHydrogen® is best designed for production of Blue Hydrogen, Blue ammonia and Low Carbon Methanol.
Key Benefits
- Economic Advantage: high operating pressure reduces Capex (ca. 10% lower vs other top players).
- Large scale: Very large scale syngas production units in a single train.
- Feedstock Flexibility: intake from natural gas to heavier hydrocarbons mixtures (C1-C10).
- Carbon Capture Performance: up to 98% Carbon capture rate via proprietary and integrated Cold Methanol Loop technology.
- Proven Integration: Robust and proven equipment integrated in a well-established syngas production unit.
Industrial Applications
NX AdWinHydrogen® is ideal for:
- Blue Hydrogen
- Low-Carbon Methanol
- Blue Ammonia
- Traditional Methanol and Ammonia synthesis
Technical Overview
The process includes:
- Feedstock conditioning (C1–C6 hydrocarbons)
- Autothermal Reforming (ATR) at high pressure
- Cold Methanol Loop for CO₂ capture
- PSA for hydrogen purification
- Integration with ammonia and methanol synthesis loop
NEXTCHEM is MAIRE’s company dedicated to Sustainable Technology Solutions. Leveraging our deep expertise in nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon capture, fuels, chemicals, and polymers, we deliver groundbreaking solutions and processes that fully enable the energy transition.
Building on the rich legacy of our group for over 70 years, we are dedicated to developing and offering technology solutions, processes, basic engineering designs, as wellas proprietary equipment and catalysts, to drive global decarbonization efforts forward.
Whether you're planning a new hydrogen facility, upgrading an existing plant, or seeking low-carbon alternatives, Nextchem provides:
- Technology licensing
- Process design packages (PDP)
- Proprietary equipment
- Digital solutions
- Post-PDP services
Download the leaflet to discover all the key feature about our tecnology.
What type of technology is NX AdWinHydrogen® Suite based on?
It is based on autothermal reforming (ATR) at high pressure, combining oxygen and steam with hydrocarbons to produce hydrogen-rich syngas efficiently and with high CO₂ capture potential.
What feedstocks can the system process?
NX AdWinHydrogen® can handle a wide range of hydrocarbons—from methane (C1) to heavier feedstocks up to C6—offering strong flexibility depending on local availability or project requirements.
What makes this technology suitable for blue hydrogen and related products?
Its high-pressure operation, simplified process layout, and integration with NextChem’s proprietary Cold Methanol Loop enable over 95% CO₂ capture, making it ideal for producing blue hydrogen, blue ammonia, and low-carbon methanol.
How does high-pressure operation reduce project costs?
Operating above 60 bar allows for smaller equipment sizes, optimized downstream integration, and reduced synthesis compression needs, leading to up to 10% CAPEX savings compared to conventional approaches.
In which industries can NX AdWinHydrogen® be applied?
It is designed for large-scale hydrogen use in fertilizer production, methanol plants, and refineries, as well as in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, and transport fuel supply.