November 13, 2021

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Toluene Hydrogenation creates Methylcyclohexane (MCH). MCH can then be shipped similar to NGLs to where it will undergo a dehydrogenation process resulting in hydrogen and Toluene – MCH is sometimes referred to as a hydrogen carrier. The total cost is US$0.53/MMBtu broken down between CAPEX US$0.11/MMBtu and OPEX US$0.43/MMBtu.

Modeling Parameters:

• 380 Tonne H2/day input
• 6,250 Tonnes/d MCH output
• CAPEX USD$100 MM
• 90% load factor
• 35:65 Equity to Debt
• 15% Equity return
• 7% Debt cost
• Toluene USD$0.57/kg and 2.5% losses

See also:
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Hydrogen Transportation 2021
Cost of Hydrogen in Western Canada 2021
Transportation Pathways to Hydrogen Export 2021
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Hydrogen Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) 2021
Carbon Capture and Storage for Hydrogen 2021
Low Carbon Ammonia Plant 2021
Hydrogen Pipeline 2021