Metacon, through its subsidiary Metacon SA based in Patras, Greece, has announced the receipt of a significant order for a technical feasibility study from a major U.S.-based multinational chemical manufacturing company. The study, valued at EUR 210,000, aims to assess the potential application of Metacon’s proprietary HIWAR® reactor technology in chemical production processes. This contract represents a strategic step toward expanding the use of Metacon’s core technology beyond its current applications in hydrogen production.

The primary focus of the feasibility study is to explore innovative, efficient, and environmentally sustainable alternatives for manufacturing high-value chemical compounds. A key objective is to evaluate the potential of HIWAR® technology to reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide emissions and other undesirable byproducts that typically arise in conventional chemical manufacturing.

Metacon’s HIWAR® reactor, originally developed for the catalytic steam reforming of biogas (methane), ethanol, and ammonia cracking for hydrogen production, will be the central technology evaluated in this study. The company intends to tailor and modify the reactor to meet the specific technical parameters and operational conditions required by the chemical production processes outlined by the client. This adaptation will enable a comprehensive assessment of the technology’s versatility and effectiveness in new industrial contexts.

HIWAR® has demonstrated its value in hydrogen applications, and this feasibility study marks a potential milestone in unlocking broader commercial opportunities across the global chemicals sector. The project involves an in-depth technical evaluation to determine the feasibility of using the reactor to enhance efficiency and sustainability in manufacturing processes that traditionally rely on energy-intensive or carbon-emitting methods.

Christer Wikner, President and CEO of Metacon, expressed optimism about the new direction this development could signify for the company. “I am excited to see that we could have new big markets for our technology, completely outside of the current applications in hydrogen, and that this global chemicals leader shows interest in our core technology,” Wikner said. “This agreement could open the door to additional partnerships and industrial applications for HIWAR®, proving its flexibility and potential across multiple sectors.”

The study will serve as a crucial first step toward possibly integrating HIWAR® into large-scale chemical production. If successful, the collaboration could lead to further technological development, pilot projects, or commercial deployment phases aimed at scaling up the solution. This engagement with a globally recognized chemical manufacturer signals a growing market interest in sustainable technologies and underscores Metacon’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship in industrial process design.