Oman LNG Signs Agreement for
Methanation Pilot Plant Pre-FEED, Commercial Concept Study
Muscat, 22 Jun (ONA) — Oman LNG
has signed an agreement with Kanadevia Corporation to conduct a Pre-FEED
(Front-End Engineering Design) for a methanation pilot plant and a
comprehensive Concept Study for a future commercial-scale facility.
This partnership underscores Oman
LNG’s ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainable energy development, in
line with Oman Vision 2040 and the National Green Hydrogen Strategy.
Hamad Al Naamany, CEO of Oman LNG,
commented:
“This initiative is turning a challenge into an opportunity, using our carbon
dioxide waste stream to produce synthetic methane. This cutting-edge technology
in carbon capture and utilization pushes the boundaries of catalyst technology
and integration into LNG processes. As we embark on this prospect, we are not
only reinforcing Oman LNG’s sustainability vision, but also contributing to Oman’s
ambition to become a global player in green energy. Synthetic methane could be
a commercially competitive means to transport green hydrogen by leveraging the
LNG infrastructure already in place. We also place significant importance on
Oman’s participation in the research and development associated with this
advanced approach, to help achieve the net-zero objectives that many are
committed to. Our collaboration with Kanadevia reflects our determination to
deliver practical, scalable solutions for a net-zero future.”
The project will help Oman reach its
goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 through pioneering technologies like carbon
capture and utilization (CCU) and methanation, which combines captured CO₂ with
green hydrogen to create a clean fuel called e-methane.
The future commercial-scale facility
aims to produce e-methane at 18,000 normal cubic meters per hour. The Concept
Study will cover technical and commercial evaluations, while the Pre-FEED will
focus on the pilot plant, which is designed to produce 1,200 normal cubic
meters of e-methane per hour as an initial step toward full-scale deployment.
The pilot plant will feature three
main components: A seawater desalination unit, Equipment to produce hydrogen
via water electrolysis and A methanation system that combines hydrogen with
captured CO₂ to produce e-methane.
During the Pre-FEED phase, the
project will conduct detailed design studies and cost estimations for
engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC).
Kanadevia brings global expertise
through its subsidiaries, including Osmoflo Holdings in Australia and Kanadevia
Inova AG in Switzerland, making them a strong partner for this project.
This agreement follows the
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in March 2024 and aligns with broader
cooperation between the governments of Oman and Japan in hydrogen, fuel
ammonia, and carbon recycling. It reflects both countries’ shared commitment to
reducing emissions and building a cleaner energy future.
— Ends/Khalid
