HYCO1 celebrates groundbreaking for new DMC/EMC plant in Louisiana (U.S.)
UBE Corporation announced that it held a groundbreaking ceremony for a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) plant near New Orleans, Louisiana. HYCO1 proudly joins UBE Corporation in celebrating the groundbreaking of UBE's state-of-the-art EV electrolyte plant. This milestone facility marks a major step forward in sustainable battery materials production, positioning the UBE facility as a key supplier for the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market.
A Groundbreaking for the Future of EV Batteries. The groundbreaking event brought together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to commemorate the beginning of construction on the first-of-its-kind facility in the United States. This plant will revolutionize lithium-ion battery production by manufacturing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) in the US — two essential components in high-performance EV batteries.
"We are excited for UBE and congratulate them on seeing this project move from concept to reality. We are working in partnership with UBE as a key syngas plant supplier, a company with a 128-year history and stellar reputation for delivering world-class projects" said HYCO1 CEO Greg Carr. "This groundbreaking is more than just turning dirt—it represents a major leap forward in low-carbon syngas innovation, specifically the world's lowest cost carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H₂) production plant, setting the stage for sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective production of EV battery electrolytes in the industry."
HYCO1's Cutting-Edge Syngas Technology. UBE evaluated multiple syngas, CO and H₂ supply options based on traditional industrial gas production methods and suppliers in its sourcing of carbon monoxide CO and hydrogen (H₂). After extensive feasibility studies and engineering diligence, UBE selected HYCO1's proprietary CUBE™ Technology. HYCO1's process and catalyst technology enables the UBE plant to produce CO and H₂ gases more efficiently with substantial operational savings, and with the ability to add CO₂ as a feedstock to further lower product carbon scores, to increase efficiency and to lower emissions.
Key Benefits of HYCO1's Technology:
- Operational Flexibility – HYCO1's Catalyst allows for the use of lower-cost CO₂ in place of natural gas, further increasing the sustainability and efficiency of CUBE™ syngas plants.
- Operational Efficiency – HYCO1's Catalyst reduces the energy required to produce CO and H₂ using lower steam requirements than traditional SMR catalysts as well as having superior heat and mass transfer efficiency.
- Operational Robustness – HYCO1's Catalyst is designed to mitigate traditional syngas catalyst failure points resulting in superior temperature, pressure and flow operating ranges.
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