Praxair Starts Up Hydrogen Plant In Indiana

Danbury, CT - Praxair, Inc. has announced the startup of a new hydrogen plant in Whiting, Indiana. According to Praxair, Inc. the new SMR (steam methane reformer), with a capacity of 20 million standard cubic feet per day, increases Praxair's existing hydrogen production capacity at Whiting and will supply hydrogen to BP and other customers in northern Indiana. BP will use the hydrogen in the production of ultra-low-sulfur gasoline and diesel fuels.

According to sources Praxair currently operates a hydrogen-production and pipeline-supply network in Whiting that serves a number of customers in northwest Indiana.

As a supplier of hydrogen worldwide, it is believed to be Praxair offers a complete portfolio of large-volume industrial gases, cylinder gases and specialized services to refinery customers. The company operates 34 steam methane reformers and seven major hydrogen pipeline systems that deliver more than 850 million standard cubic feet per day (1,250,000 cubic meters per hour) of hydrogen.

According to Praxair Inc., Praxair is the industrial gases company in North and South America, and sales of $7.7 billion in 2005. The company produces, sells and distributes atmospheric, process and specialty gases, and high-performance surface coatings. Company adds that Praxair is the commercialization of new technologies that bring productivity and environmental benefits to a diverse group of industries, including aerospace, chemicals, electronics, energy, food and beverage, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and others.

SOURCE: Praxair, Inc.