October 1, 2025
Topsoe technology selected by Sandpiper Chemicals for blue methanol project
Topsoe, a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition, has been selected as technology provider by Sandpiper Chemicals, LLC, for their new blue methanol plant in Texas City, Texas.
Topsoe’s licensed SynCOR™ technology, when combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS), enables the production of blue methanol. When operational, the Sandpiper facility will produce 1.1 million metric tons per year of blue methanol.
Global demand for methanol is increasing, with blue methanol being a primary driver of this demand growth. The International Energy Agency (”IEA”) estimates that global demand for methanol is expected to grow to 120-150 million tons per year. Today, methanol is primarily used in the chemical industry, but additional demand for blue methanol is expected to come from the shipping industry as it looks to lower fuel emissions.
Henrik Rasmussen, Managing Director of Topsoe Americas, said: “We believe that blue methanol is a proven way for industries, like maritime shipping to rapidly lower their emissions. Our SynCOR™ technology, in combination with carbon capture and storage, is a cost-effective route to produce blue methanol at industrial scale. Topsoe’s collaboration with the Sandpiper team has been going strong for over a decade, and we’re thrilled that they have chosen our technology for their first blue methanol project.”
Rod J. Ragan, CEO of Sandpiper Chemicals, added: “Our team has worked with Topsoe on several global projects. Given our long history of successful collaboration, Sandpiper is pleased to have Topsoe as our technology provider once again. With its logistical location on the U.S. Gulf Coast, our project is well positioned to meet the needs of our customers, both domestically and internationally”.
Topsoe’s SynCORTM technology enables methanol production as well as cost efficient carbon capture. SynCOR™ technology is Topsoe´s proprietary technology based on advanced autothermal reforming principles. Supported by a combined total of 165 of safe operating years to date, SynCOR™ is the preferred technology for commercial-scale methanol production due to its maturity and low capital and operating costs.
Sandpiper Chemicals, LLC, with headquarters in Houston, Texas, is a global developer of major chemical and petrochemical projects. The Sandpiper team has worked together for more than two decades and has a broad range of knowledge, experience and successful projects. The Texas City project will be one of the first blue methanol projects in the U.S. To learn more about Sandpiper, visit www.sandpiperchemicals.com.
Topsoe is headquartered in Denmark and was founded in 1940. With over 2,800 employees serving customers all around the globe, the company is a leading global provider of advanced technology and solutions for the energy transition. Built on decades of scientific research and innovation, Topsoe works with customers and partners to drive energy resiliency and achieve sustainability goals. The company offers world-leading solutions for transforming renewable resources into fuels and chemicals, and provides technologies needed to produce low-carbon and conventional fuels and chemicals while ensuring improved air quality. To learn more about Topsoe, visit www.topsoe.com.
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Sandpiper Chemicals at info@sandpiperchemicals.com