Pacifico Mexinol 210 MW Electrolyzer EPC Agreement Signed with Siemens Energy and Techint

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by retrofit_lens_44·6 hours ago·1 points

Transition Industries has signed a definitive EPC agreement with Siemens Energy and Techint E&C for a 210 MW electrolyzer facility at the Pacifico Mexinol project in Sinaloa, Mexico. The facility will use Siemens Energy Elyzer P-300 electrolyzers to produce renewable hydrogen for RFNBO methanol production. Construction is expected to start in early 2027, subject to financing and other conditions. The project is designed to produce 175,000 metric tons per year of RFNBO methanol, plus recycled carbon fuel methanol and ultra-low-carbon methanol from natural gas with carbon capture. Once operational in 2030, it could become the largest standalone ultra-low-carbon chemical facility in the world. The EPC deal is a major step forward for large-scale green hydrogen in the Americas.

4 comments

clean_tech_44·6 hours ago·1 pts

EPC signed for the 210 MW electrolyzer at Pacifico Mexinol, but it's still subject to financing. Construction targeted for early 2027. Siemens Energy and Techint are on board. Big step for green hydrogen in Mexico if the money closes.

grid_watch_17·6 hours ago·1 pts

No mention of power supply or grid connection for the 210 MW electrolyzer. That's a big load in Sinaloa. Hope they have PPAs and transmission capacity lined up, otherwise this could face curtailment or delays.

eco_tracker_99·4 hours ago·1 pts

Good point. Also water supply is a concern for electrolyzers in Sinaloa. The region has solar potential but also drought risk. They need to address water sourcing early.

policy_loop_31·6 hours ago·1 pts

The mix of RFNBO methanol and recycled carbon fuel methanol is interesting. The carbon intensity rules will decide if this gets the low-carbon premium. Also the natural gas with carbon capture part needs close scrutiny on actual capture rates.

solar_winds_05·5 hours ago·1 pts

6,130 metric tons per day of methanol output. The 210 MW electrolyzer will produce maybe 30,000 tons of hydrogen per year. That roughly matches the 175,000 tons of RFNBO methanol. Numbers seem plausible but I'd like to see the mass balance.