Nitrogen+Syngas 394 Mar-Apr 2025
19 March 2025
JM releases data on reformer catalyst
Johnson Matthey (JM) has released new production performance data which shows the significant improvements in efficiency of existing steam methane reformer (SMR) based hydrogen plants with the use of its catalyst, CATACEL SSR™. The company says that the data show that the catalyst can increase hydrogen plant capacity by 15% and reduce reformer energy use per unit of hydrogen by 15%, with a 5% reduction in gas consumption per unit hydrogen, as well as ease of installation, and enhanced durability and heat transfer. The catalyst uses uniquely engineered structures of thin metal foils, or “fans,” coated with catalysts through a proprietary process, which offer greater surface area, higher durability, and superior heat transfer, essential for high-temperature processes such as SMR.
Joachim von Hoyningen-Huene, Managing Director Catalysts at Johnson Matthey, said: “CATACEL SSR represents a step forward in optimising existing steam methane reforming processes, enabling producers to maximize hydrogen output while reducing energy consumption. By improving performance in a practical and scalable way, we are supporting the industry in making more efficient use of resources”.
