IHI E&C engineered and constructed two methanol plants (Plant II & III) for Methanex Chile Ltd. in Punta Arenas, Chile.

1. Synthesis Gas & Derivatives Projects
Methanol Plant (Train II &III)
Description:
IHI E&C engineered and constructed
two methanol plants (Plant II & III)
for Methanex Chile Ltd. in Punta
Arenas, Chile. Plant II was designed
for a methanol production capacity of
2,700 metric tonnes per day (MTPD)
and Plant III for 3,000 MTPD.
Highlights:
• Two world scale methanol plants at remote location
• Scope included basic design, detailed design, procurement , construction and
start-up assistance
• Lump-sum EPC contracts
• Projects executed from IHI E&C’s office in Houston, TX, U.S.A.
• Global procurement
• Innovative logistics to minimize shipping cost
• Contract award to performance test: 25 months

2. Gas to Liquids (GTL) Test Facility
Description:
IHI E&C engineered and constructed a
grass roots Gas-to-Liquids (GTL) test
facility for BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.
in Nikiski, Alaska. The test facility was
built to demonstrate a new technology
for syngas generation combined with an
improved process for converting syngas
to 300 barrels per day of syncrude.
Highlights:
Demonstration of a new syngas generation technology named “Compact Reforming”
owned by Davy Process Technology and BP
Remote location, severe winter weather
Commercial size Compact Reformer
Modular design
Scope included site selection, detailed design, procurement, construction, commissioning
and start-up services
Large tents were utilized to allow concrete foundation installation during severe winter
weather leading to improved schedule
Projects executed from IHI E&C’s office in Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Duration: 28 months