ExxonMobil: Baytown breakthrough – Our next-generation hydrogen burner can help decarbonize a key industry

Hydrogen Central | Source: Hydrogen Central | Posted 01/25/2025

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Switching to hydrogen can significantly reduce CO2 emissions. For example, at the furnace in which we installed the new burners, we demonstrated a 90%* reduction in direct CO2 emissions from the furnace during our tests.

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ExxonMobil has made a breakthrough in decarbonizing the chemical industry with their new hydrogen burner technology at the Baytown Olefins Plant in Texas. This innovative burner for steam crackers can operate on up to 100% hydrogen fuel, resulting in a significant 90% reduction in direct CO2 emissions during their demonstration.

The new pyrolysis burners installed at the plant mark a significant milestone in efforts to reduce emissions from hard-to-decarbonize sectors like the chemical industry. This technology allows for the production of ethylene and other olefins with zero CO2 emissions, showcasing the potential for hydrogen to revolutionize the industry and reduce the carbon footprint of essential products like plastics, food packaging, and medical equipment.

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