ExxonMobil and Zeeco, Inc. have unveiled a groundbreaking alliance to introduce next-generation ultra-low NOx, 100 percent hydrogen ready industrial burners, setting a new standard in emissions reduction and advancing the industry towards net zero goals.
These innovative burners, designed for industrial applications, offer significant emissions reduction opportunities when combined with low-carbon hydrogen produced from ExxonMobil’s proposed Baytown project.
The new burner technology, named ZEECO® FREE JET® Gen 3™, extends burner fuel firing capabilities to 100 percent hydrogen, positioning hydrogen as a key low-emission fuel alternative due to its lack of carbon dioxide emissions during combustion.
Mark Klewpatinond, hydrogen global business manager at ExxonMobil, emphasised the comprehensive emissions reduction potential of this solution, stating, “This end-to-end solution enables the creation of low-emission products. Zeeco’s technology, paired with our low-carbon hydrogen offering, is a pivotal step on society’s journey to net zero.”
Industrial burners play a crucial role in manufacturing processes by providing the high temperatures required for producing fuels, plastics, and other essential products. The FREE JET Gen 3 burner addresses the need for infrastructure upgrades to support hydrogen firing, offering operators a tailored solution to facilitate the transition towards low-emission alternatives.
Eric Pratchard, director of Burner Products at Zeeco, highlighted the flexibility of the FREE JET Gen 3 burner, enabling operators to fire 100 percent hydrogen and various hydrogen mixtures. This versatility allows facilities to take immediate steps to reduce CO2 emissions and transition towards completely emission-free industrial burners in the future.
ExxonMobil is demonstrating its commitment to emissions reduction by installing Zeeco’s FREE JET Gen 3 burners at its Baytown Complex in Texas. With over two decades of technology collaboration, ExxonMobil and Zeeco remain dedicated to developing solutions that reduce industrial emissions, accelerate the transition to net zero, and foster collaboration across heavy industry sectors.
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