Italy-headed industrial group MARIE S.p.A (MARIE Group) has announced that its Group subsidiary NextChem has been awarded a circa EUR 210 million basic engineering and critical proprietary equipment supply contract for the Pacifico Mexinol project in Mexico.
Representing over US$3.3 billion in investment, the Pacifico Mexinol project in Sinaloa, Mexico, is an ultra-low-carbon methanol production facility being jointly developed by Transition Industries LLC, a US-headed developer, builder, and operator of world-scale net-zero carbon emission methanol, hydrogen, and ammonia facilities, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group.
Being executed by a consortium of third parties, Pacifico Mexinol will have an annual methanol production capacity of 2.1 million tonnes, of which around 15 percent is estimated to be eligible for International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RFNBO).
Utilize “NX AdWinMethanol Zero” technology
Subject to Final Investment Decision (FID) expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, the NextChem contract includes basic engineering and critical proprietary equipment supply based on the proprietary “NX AdWinMethanol Zero” technology, as well as site assistance services, support for commissioning, start-up, and operations.
Developed by NextChem, the NX AdWinMethanol Zero technology integrates its proprietary processes, including its carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technologies.
This solution further minimizes carbon emissions to nearly zero by converting captured CO2 and green hydrogen into ultra-low-carbon methanol, eligible as RFNBO.
This innovative technological approach increases the sustainability of the methanol production process, in line with Pacifico Mexinol’s commitment to addressing climate change.
Ultra-low-carbon methanol supports the decarbonization of hard-to-abate fuels and chemical sectors.
The methanol produced by Pacifico Mexinol will facilitate the decarbonization of hundreds of downstream everyday products, such as fuels, plastics, paints, car parts, and construction materials.
This landmark achievement, being the largest single award ever granted to NextChem, plays a pivotal role in our business trajectory and confirms the reliability of our sustainable technology solutions portfolio. We are honored to support this strategic initiative, which is set to be a game-changer for the Mexican domestic economy, as well as for the energy transition arena globally, commented Fabio Fritelli, Managing Director of NextChem.
