Steam Reforming

A modern refinery necessitates significant quantities of hydrogen to satisfy the growing demand for cleaner fuels, particularly in hydro-desulfurization processes. Conventional hydrogen sources, such as catalytic reforming, often fall short of meeting the required hydrogen volumes. Therefore, to offset this hydrogen deficit, the industry commonly adopts steam reforming as a supporting unit for hydrogen production. Steam reforming serves as the primary source of hydrogen, not only within the refining sector but also in petrochemical, automotive, and energy production industries. When used in energy or automotive contexts, it is commonly termed ‘brown’ hydrogen, while the term ‘grey’ is used when CO₂ from the process is captured and stored.