Extreme efficiency for specialty chemicals

Precision syngas for oxo-alcohols, acetyls, and CO-driven chemistry.

Deliver the exact syngas and carbon monoxide performance specialty chemical plants need with HYCO1’s high-efficiency catalyst platform.

The HYCO1 Advantage

The role of syngas in specialty chemical production.

In specialty chemicals, gas quality is not a side issue. It drives yield, selectivity, and economics. Producers of oxo-alcohols, acetyls, aldehydes, acids, and other CO-dependent products need tighter control over H₂:CO ratios, more efficient use of feedstock, and the flexibility to integrate CO₂ where it improves value. HYCO1 helps specialty chemical plants generate more useful syngas with less wasted methane, opening a better path to both cost reduction and process performance.

The Clear Choice

Why specialty chemical producers choose HYCO1.

  • Tailored H₂:CO ratios: Match downstream synthesis requirements more precisely.

  • More CO value from every molecule: Improve conversion efficiency and support CO-rich process needs.

  • Lower feed and energy intensity: Use less methane to produce higher-value syngas and CO.

  • CO₂ utilization without the usual penalty box: Integrate captured carbon in a way that supports economics, not just emissions goals.

The chemicals that make the world work

Well suited for many specialty chemical pathways.

  • Oxo-alcohols
  • Acetyls
  • Aldehydes
  • Acetic acid and related CO chemistries
  • Carbonylation-based intermediates
  • Other syngas- and CO-driven specialty products

Why it matters

Built for chemistry that depends on gas precision.

  1. Feed Preparation: Start with methane-bearing feedstocks and, where advantageous, captured CO₂. Condition the feed for stable reforming performance.
  2. Tailored Syngas Generation: HYCO1’s catalyst platform converts feed into high-value syngas with strong conversion efficiency and tunable H₂:CO ratios.
  3. Downstream Specialty Chemistry: Deliver the gas composition needed for oxo, acetyl, and other CO-driven production pathways with better front-end economics.

“Built for gas precision. Designed to maximize chemistry value.”

 

Enabling better specialty-chemical production.

HYCO1 is especially compelling for producers whose economics depend on precise syngas quality, CO availability, and efficient feed use. Instead of accepting legacy reforming constraints, specialty chemical operators can use HYCO1 to improve gas composition control while lowering methane demand and unlocking more value from existing assets.

From waste to wealth

Benefits of HYCO1 specialty chemical solutions.

Benefit Impact
Precision gas control Tailor H2:CO output to the needs of oxo-alcohol, acetyl, and related chemistries.
Better CO economics Generate more useful CO and syngas value from the same feed base.
Lower operating cost Reduce natural gas consumption through higher conversion efficiency.
Flexible plant strategy Apply HYCO1 through retrofit, expansion, or new-build implementation paths.
Stronger competitive position Improve process performance while supporting lower-carbon product strategies.

Our Products

One performance platform. Two catalysts.

Whether upgrading an existing reformer or building from scratch, HYCO1 has the catalyst for your path.

Drop-in Upgrade

SMR+ Catalyst

Replace your existing SMR or ATR catalyst and immediately add a second reforming reaction — boosting output without changing core infrastructure.

  • Tail gas cut by over 80% — CO2 recycled into product

  • Higher throughput with lower natural gas consumption

  • Industry-leading crush strength — 2,200 N

  • Non-coking, no carbon buildup or downtime

  • Adjustable H2:CO ratio from 1.4:1 to 3.5:1

Learn more about SMR+

Full CO2 Utilization

CO2 Reforming Catalyst

The world's most advanced thermocatalytic CO2 conversion technology. CO2 and methane go in — high-value syngas comes out. No wells, no permits, no storage liability.

  • Converts 95%+ of CO2 and CH4 to syngas onsite

  • Up to 50% reduction in natural gas consumption

  • Eliminates need for Class VI injection wells

  • Ultra-low or negative carbon intensity scores

  • Qualifies for clean fuel tax credits

Learn more about CO2 Reforming

How to work with us

Adopt our technology platform your way.

Whether you're upgrading an existing plant, licensing for new construction, or want us to handle everything end-to-end.

01

Catalyst Swap

Already running an SMR or ATR? Drop in our SMR+ Catalyst for immediate efficiency and output gains — no major capital required.

Explore catalyst swaps

02

License & Expand

Have an existing reforming facility? License CUBE™ Technology to upgrade your current plant — improving carbon efficiency, boosting output, and debottlenecking production without starting from scratch.

Expand your current capabilities

03

License & Build New

Planning a greenfield project? License CUBE™ Technology and build the most carbon-efficient syngas facility on the market.

The most efficient syngas

04

Syngas Supply

Don't want the capital burden? HYCO1 designs, builds, owns, and operates the reformer. You receive reliable low-carbon syngas on a supply agreement.

Let HYCO1 supply syngas

Get Started

Ready to turn your CO2 into a competitive advantage?

Whether you want to upgrade an existing reformer or build the cleanest syngas plant on earth — our team is ready.