Name and Location
Substitute natural gas (SNG) technology pilot plant project, China.

Client
Foster Wheeler.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a pilot plant to demonstrate Foster Wheeler’s Vesta SNG technology.

Vesta SNG technology is a novel methanation technology designed to produce SNG from synthesis gas (syngas) obtained through the gasification of either coal or petroleum coke.

The technology is based on a once-through operation with no recirculation, avoiding expensive compressors.

The technology is based on a maximum operating temperature of 550 °C, avoiding any metal dusting formation and enabling the use of relatively simple reactors.

The technology can operate with syngas from any commercial gasification technology.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
The project is planned to go on stream this year.

Latest Developments
A subsidiary of Foster Wheeler’s Global Engineering & Construction Group has signed a cooperation agreement with Clariant International and Wison Engineering to build the pilot plant.

Under the agreement, Wison Engineering will provide engineering and construction services, Foster Wheeler will license the technology and Clariant will supply the proprietary developed catalyst.

The plant will be operated by Wison Engineering.

The cooperation agreement also establishes a framework for long-term cooperation to deliver and build methanation plants in China, based on Vesta technology.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Clariant International (catalyst) and Wison Engineering (engineering and construction).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Foster Wheeler investor relations, Scott Lamb, tel +1 908 730 4155 or email scott_lamb@fwc.com.
Clariant International (China), tel +86 21 2248 3000 or fax +86 21 2248 3840.
Wison Engineering, tel +86 21 20306000, fax +86 21 20307211 or email eng@wison.com.