Project Details and Key Players
Transition Industries, a Houston-based US company, has signed a contract to develop the Pacífico Mexinol project in Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico. This project is set to become the world’s largest ultra-low carbon chemical production center when it begins operations in 2029.
Project Capacity and Output
Upon completion, Pacífico Mexinol will produce approximately 350,000 metric tons of green methanol (industrial fuel derived from renewable electricity) and 1.8 million metric tons of blue methanol annually, using captured carbon and natural gas. The project’s scale underscores Transition Industries’ commitment to sustainable development and reducing carbon footprints in the chemical industry.
Contract Parties and Agreements
The contract includes Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services with a consortium comprising Samsung E&A Co., Ltd. (Samsung E&A), Grupo Samsung E&A México, S.A. de C.V., and Techint Ingeniería y Construcción. Additionally, NextChem, the technology division of MAIRE group, signed an Engineering Basic Design and Critical Equipment Supply Agreement with Samsung E&A for the provision of its patented NX AdWinMethanol®Zero technology.
Collaboration and Support
Transition Industries is collaborating with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to develop the Pacífico Mexinol project. Rommel Gallo, CEO of Transition Industries, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership and the project’s significance: “Today’s signing ceremony marks a crucial milestone for Pacífico Mexinol, showcasing our world-class innovation and strategic alliances with Samsung E&A from South Korea, Techint from Mexico, and the Maire group from Italy. This agreement also sets us on track to commence construction in 2025 and fulfill our unwavering commitment to building the most significant large-scale sustainable project in Mexico.”
Government and Diplomatic Support
The signing ceremony was attended by federal, state, and municipal government officials, as well as ambassadors from the countries involved in this multinational project. This support highlights the importance of Pacífico Mexinol for regional and international collaboration.
Future Milestones
Transition Industries aims to secure additional strategic agreements and achieve significant milestones this summer. The project is expected to be showcased as a large-scale ultra-low carbon chemical production example at COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025.
About Transition Industries
Transition Industries LLC, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a developer of global-scale green methanol and hydrogen projects with net-zero emissions in North America.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Pacífico Mexinol project? It’s a large-scale ultra-low carbon chemical production center in Ahome, Sinaloa, Mexico, developed by Transition Industries and IFC.
- When will the project start operations? The plant is expected to begin operations in 2029.
- What will the plant produce? The facility will produce approximately 350,000 metric tons of green methanol and 1.8 million metric tons of blue methanol annually.
- Who are the key partners in this project? The main partners are Transition Industries, Samsung E&A, Techint, IFC, and NextChem.
- What is the significance of this project? Pacífico Mexinol represents a major step towards sustainable development in the chemical industry, reducing carbon footprints and showcasing large-scale ultra-low carbon production.
