thyssenkrupp nucera wins chlor‑alkali order from Hongniu Lanzhou
- Order valued in the low double‑digit million euros.
- Scope includes licensing, engineering, procurement services, supply of key equipment and commissioning supervision.
- Project will use e‑BiTAC v7 electrolysis, targeting <1,960 kWh per tonne of NaOH at 6 kA/m².
- First contract between the two parties and may form the basis for a long‑term collaboration in Northwest China.
Order and scope
thyssenkrupp nucera has secured a chlor‑alkali technology order in China in the low double‑digit million‑euro range. The scope covers licensing, engineering, procurement services, supply of key equipment and commissioning supervision for a large‑scale chlor‑alkali project in Northwest China.
Technology
The customer selected thyssenkrupp nucera’s e‑BiTAC v7 technology for highly energy‑efficient chlor‑alkali electrolysis. The e‑BiTAC v7 builds on the established BiTAC platform and is specified to achieve power consumption below 1,960 kWh per tonne of NaOH at 6 kA/m², aiming to improve operational performance, reliability and lifecycle value.
Customer and strategic fit
Hongniu Lanzhou, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jiangsu Hongniu, focuses on industrial waste salt recycling, chemical manufacturing, environmental technology R&D and technical consulting. The project represents the group’s market entry into chlor‑alkali production and is the first contract awarded to thyssenkrupp nucera by Hongniu Lanzhou, potentially laying groundwork for a longer‑term strategic collaboration.
Market context
The order aligns with thyssenkrupp nucera’s strategy to expand its installed base and strengthen its position in China, a market driven by industrial demand, capacity expansion, modernization, efficiency improvements and environmental requirements for chlor‑alkali production.
Source: thyssenkrupp nucera