Honeywell’s breakthrough in naphtha technology is set to revolutionize the petrochemical industry, offering a transformative solution to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. The naphtha to ethane and propane (NEP) process can potentially empower regions worldwide by optimizing light olefin production and reducing CO2 emissions.
Furthermore, this groundbreaking solution is part of Honeywell’s Integrated Olefin Suite technology portfolio, a pioneering initiative in the industry. By offering differentiated offerings for light olefin production, ethane and propane, key feedstocks for ethylene and propylene production are at the core of this innovation.
By harnessing naphtha and LPG feedstocks, Honeywell’s NEP technology paves the way for enhanced efficiency in olefin production complexes.
Unlike traditional mixed-feed steam cracking units, the NEP process directs ethane to ethane steam cracking units and propane to propane dehydrogenation units. This approach yields higher-value ethylene and propylene, while minimizing the production of lower-value by-products.
Moreover, Honeywell’s NEP-based olefins complex delivers a significant reduction in CO2 intensity per metric ton of light olefins produced, by as much as five to 50 percent compared to conventional methods. As much as it improves profitability, it also aligns with global sustainability goals, making it a game-changer in the fight against climate change.
