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At Hayward Tyler, we believe in the value of sharing our knowledge and insights with the market. Whether you work in hydrocarbons, ammonia, hydrogen, refrigerants or chemical production, this quarterly brief distills global project activity, policy shifts, and engineering insights relevant to your facilities and upcoming projects.
Market Watch: U.S. Projects & Pipelines
Low‑carbon ammonia & blue/green projects (LA/TX): Chemical companies are prioritizing carbon capture and new synthesis capacity aimed at fertilizer and sustainable fuel markets (with ammonia and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) being key focus points), Applications include liquid ammonia transfer and storage, refrigeration cycles, chemical feedstocks, and more. Many of these chemical applications require sealless pumps.
U.S. LNG build-out (TX/LA): With multiple projects advancing along the Gulf Coast and Global demand forecasts looking strong in the coming decade, expect sustained demand for LNG applications. These include storage, acid gas removal, loading systems, and Boil-Off-Gas (BOG) pumping, all prime sealless pump applications.
Refinery & petrochemical upgrades: With Global Demand increasing AND a universal call for decreased carbon emissions, US refinery need highly reliable pumping solutions now more than ever. EPC’s and plant designers are looking to sealless options to curb emissions and improve efficiency of maintenance.
Government Backed Hydrogen Slowing Down: Department of Energy (DOE) While these projects originally indicated acceleration in H₂ and CO₂ networks, expect slowdowns in demand in the next 1-3 years.
Insight • Procurement windows: High spec rotating equipment such as sealless pumps typically have lead times of 12–24 months varying with complexity of the application. Engage suppliers early and hold them to their deadlines to lock in specifications and testing ETA’s.
Policy & Regulation Radar (U.S.)
EPA Methane Rule: Effective May 7, 2024 stricter methane emission controls and response protocols raise the bar on fugitive emissions. While the current administration has pushed back deadlines regarding this order, it remains a relevant industry headwind for pump procurers. Reinforcing sealed, no‑leak pump designs can be helpful for compliance.
IRA Tax Credits – 45V & 45Q: Clean hydrogen and CO₂ capture tax incentives (45C & 45Q) influence the economics of the ammonia/H₂ industry. Expect an increase in FEED/EPC activity in the Gulf Coast region.
State Permitting Momentum: Several Gulf Coast states continue to streamline siting and Class VI well permitting to support CO₂ storage and industrial decarbonization.
What this means for pumps: Compliance pressure and IRA incentives are converging on sealed equipment. Canned motor pumps reduce fugitive emissions, supporting LDAR goals and lowering lifetime maintenance costs.
Science & Engineering Notes
Ammonia as a hydrogen Carrier: cracking R&D: R&D has increased with respect to ammonia as a catalyst/hydrogen carrier. Ammonia “Cracking” advances aim to revolutionize hydrogen production, storage, transport, and industrial use.
Hydrogen embrittlement awareness: This metallurgical can be a challenge for speccing rotating equipment in for hydrogen applications. Material selection is critical for these use cases. Stainless steels are known to be less susceptible to these effects. Ensure effective monitoring strategies are in place to ensure reliability in H₂/NH₃ service.
Standards refresh: API 685 remains the sealless pump reference; align with Ex/ATEX/IECEx motor protection and U.S. electrical codes during FEED.
Design cues: For ammonia application; validating NPSH margin and confirming motor cooling paths are critical steps to ensure process stability.
Who’s Building What: U.S. EPC & Owners
Firms across, ammonia, refining, and the chemical industry include EPC/design firms such as Bechtel, Fluor, KBR, Jacobs, AECOM, Technip Energies (U.S.), McDermott, and Burns & McDonnell—alongside owner/operators and midstream developers on the Gulf Coast like Air Products.
Spec alignment tip: Map API 685 datasheets and materials early to EPC standards. Confirm instrumentation (RTDs, vibration), tests (NPSH, performance), and hazardous‑area certifications to avoid rework during vendor document reviews.
Technology Spotlight: Canned Motor Pumps
Hermetically sealed, compact, and quiet—canned motor pumps remove mechanical seals (and associated leaks), reducing emissions and maintenance. Typical services include: Ammonia product and transport, HF acid, Thermal Fluids (“Hot-Oil”, chlorinated solvents, anhydrous, LNG BOG duty, supercritical fluids, refrigerants utilities refrigerants.
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