Overview of Hydrogen, Ammonia and Methanol Plants

Methanol, ammonia and hydrogen plants form the backbone of many industries, including agriculture, refining and manufacturing. Each facility produces essential building blocks that fuel growth and progress. While the processes vary, all three rely on high pressure and high temperatures to drive the chemical reactions that turn raw materials into usable products.

Because these plants share similarities, it’s often possible to repurpose existing equipment or even convert one type of facility into another. For example, a methanol plant can sometimes be reconfigured into a used ammonia plant. Louisiana Chemical Equipment Company has built a reputation as a trusted source for chemical plant equipment and complete process units. If you are creating a plant, you can count on us.

Methanol and Hydrogen Plants

Methanol plants use a synthesis loop to create methanol from carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen. The process typically involves feed purification, syngas generation, oxygenation, synthesis and distillation. Synthesis gas compressors play a central role in methanol production, and some facilities are also able to produce ammonia solutions in methanol for industrial applications.

Hydrogen plants rely on steam methane reforming to separate hydrogen atoms from methane. In this process, high-temperature steam and pressure create syngas, which then undergoes purification. A common step is pressure-swing absorption, which removes impurities and leaves behind a stream of usable hydrogen.

Ammonia Plants

Ammonia plants operate using the Haber-Bosch process, which combines hydrogen and nitrogen in a 3-to-1 ratio under extreme heat and pressure. The result is ammonia, a chemical widely used in fertilizer production and industrial applications. Most ammonia facilities use steam methane reformers along with feed purification and carbon dioxide removal equipment. If your business is considering expanding, converting a facility or purchasing a used ammonia plant, LCEC can provide the right equipment and expertise.

Advantages of Buying Used Equipment

By choosing used equipment, you skip the wait and steep price tags that come with new chemical processing machinery. Louisiana Chemical Equipment Company offers cost-effective solutions without compromising on reliability. Customers know exactly where their equipment comes from, which is one of the reasons so many clients return to us when it’s time to buy or sell again.

We are a one-stop partner for used chemical processing equipment and complete plants. Whether you need a heat exchanger, tank, vessel, reactor, centrifuge, motor, mixer or compressor, we can help you source what you need quickly. We also specialize in complete process plants. Our inventory is constantly updated, and our user-friendly website makes it easy to browse equipment or submit a purchase request.

Why Choose Louisiana Chemical Equipment Company?

Many of our buyers and sellers are industry professionals who already know exactly what they need. That’s why our process is simple. Clients search our website, request a quote and a member of our sales team helps locate the right equipment. Some customers purchase directly through our commerce site, while others work with us to find a custom fit.

Louisiana Chemical Equipment Company has decades of experience in the chemical processing industry. We’ve built strong relationships and earned a reputation for honesty and reliability. When you’re looking for process equipment, you’ll find competitive pricing, global availability and machinery that’s ready when you are.

Contact Us Today

We’re transparent about our process, so you always know where we get your equipment from. Whether you have a hydrogen, ammonia or methanol plant, our equipment can help you convert, upgrade or expand your facility.

Browse our inventory, request a quote online or call us at +1-866-289-5232 to learn more about our available equipment.