Mitsubishi Power, the energy solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has completed a hydrogen fuel conversion project at the refinery of the Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemical Company (ANRPC). The project marks the first industrial use of hydrogen as boiler fuel in Egypt and the wider MENA region.
The project, whose contract was unveiled in 2022, contributes to the utilization of 14,000 tons per year (tpa) of hydrogen-rich gases available in the production units, reducing natural gas consumption by about 24,000 tons as well as the reduction of carbon emissions by about 65,000 tpa.
“This project represents an unprecedented achievement for ANRPC, Egypt, and the entire region. By integrating hydrogen into refining processes, we are contributing to reducing Egypt’s carbon footprint and setting a new standard for the country’s industrial sector. We are proud of our partnership with Mitsubishi Power on this project, which is a true example of how international partnerships and advanced technology can bring about fundamental change toward a sustainable energy future,” said Sayed El-Rawi, Chairman and Managing Director of ANRPC.
Mitsubishi Power was responsible for the design, engineering, supplying and installation of all necessary equipment, and control systems of the project. “The success of this first-of-a-kind hydrogen conversion project marks a milestone in Egypt’s transition to clean energy and reflects Mitsubishi Power’s global leadership in developing advanced, low-carbon power generation technologies. We are honored to partner with ANRPC and support Egypt’s ambitious vision for a clean energy transition, providing our expertise to transition existing infrastructure to low-carbon commercially viable systems,” said Javier Cavada, President and CEO, Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power.
“The project will lay down the foundation to a commercial path for decarbonizing Egypt’s industrial facilities with minimal downtime, in addition to demonstrating the tangible and positive impact of hydrogen in reducing emissions and developing sustainable energy solutions,” he added.
