NEXTCHEM to Provide NX CPO™ Technology and Services for Sarlux SAF Pilot Project

MAIRE is pleased to announce that NEXTCHEM, through its subsidiary NextChem Tech, has entered into a binding Term Sheet with Sarlux S.r.l., a member of the Saras Group. This agreement outlines the key terms and conditions for NEXTCHEM to provide engineering services and technology for the development of a pilot plant at Sarlux’s facility in Sarroch, Sardinia, Italy. The pilot plant will focus on producing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) with the potential for future expansion into a full-scale industrial facility.

As part of this collaboration, NextChem Tech will integrate its advanced NX CPOTM technology into the project. NX CPOTM, or Catalytic Partial Oxidation Technology, is a state-of-the-art solution for generating synthesis gas. This process involves the controlled partial oxidation of hydrocarbon or biobased feedstocks in the presence of a catalyst, facilitating the conversion into syngas through a rapid, heterogeneous reaction. The technology enhances the efficiency of synthetic fuel production by recovering and reusing hydrogen and carbon from off-gases, thereby significantly reducing CO2 emissions. NextChem Tech will provide the license and proprietary equipment for this technology, including its specialized catalyst.

Under the agreement, NextChem Tech will provide the license and proprietary equipment for NX CPOTM technology, including the necessary catalysts. Additionally, NextChem Tech will deliver high-value engineering services throughout the project, covering the design, commissioning, and start-up phases of the pilot plant.

Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE, emphasized the significance of the agreement, stating, “This partnership highlights the robustness of our technological offerings, which range from licensing and high-value process design to the provision of proprietary catalysts. It showcases our extensive and effective portfolio of technologies that are instrumental in supporting our clients’ energy transition efforts.”

MAIRE S.p.A. heads a technology and engineering group focused on accelerating the Energy Transition with innovative solutions. The company offers Sustainable Technology Solutions and Integrated E&C Solutions across multiple sectors, including nitrogen fertilizers, hydrogen, circular carbon, fuels, chemicals, and polymers. Operating in 45 countries, MAIRE employs over 8,300 people and is backed by more than 20,000 staff working on its global projects. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange under the ticker "MAIRE," the company is pivotal in advancing the energy transition through a combination of technological innovation and practical application.

NEXTCHEM leads MAIRE’s energy transition initiatives with its advanced technological expertise. By pioneering hydrogen, carbon capture, and recycling technologies, NEXTCHEM establishes new industry standards and propels MAIRE’s efforts toward a sustainable economy. The NextChem Tech division, part of NEXTCHEM, is dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions for decarbonizing industrial processes. It operates through multiple subsidiaries and technologies, such as MyRemono, MyReplast Industries, and HyDEP. Key technologies offered by NextChem Tech include NX Replast™, NX SAF™ BIO, NX Reform™, NX eBlue™, NX CPO™, NX Decarb™, and NX SulphuRec™.