Polyhydroxybutyrate Production from Natural Gas
Polyhydroxybutyrate Production Costs Report | Issue C | Q4 2024
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| 100 kta United States-based plant | Q4 2024 | 107 pages |
This report presents a cost analysis of a 100 kta (kilo metric ton per annum) United States-based plant. You can add a customized cost analysis, assuming another location (country), when ordering a premium edition of this report.
Report Abstract
This study approaches the economics of Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) from natural gas in the United States. In the process examined, methane contained in the natural gas feedstock is fermented to Poly-3-hydroxybutyrate by a mixed methanotrophic culture of bacteria.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Polyhydroxybutyrate production and related Polyhydroxybutyrate production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Polyhydroxybutyrate production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Polyhydroxybutyrate plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Polyhydroxybutyrate plant operating costs (Opex).
The Polyhydroxybutyrate production process description includes a block flow diagram (BFD), an overview of the industrial site installations, detailing both the process unit and the necessary infrastructure, process consumption figures and comprehensive process flow diagrams (PFD). The Polyhydroxybutyrate plant capital cost analysis breaks down the Capex by plant cost (i.e., ISBL, OSBL and Contingency); owner's cost; working capital; and costs incurred during industrial plant commissioning and start-up. The Polyhydroxybutyrate plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
Process Overview
Product
PHB. Polyhydroxybutyrate (a.k.a. PHB) is a biodegradable polymer synthesized by microorganisms. It belongs to the polyhydroxyalcanoate (PHA) group of polyesters and presents several similarities to conventional plastics. In addition, PHB is one of the few polyhydroxyalkanoates produced on a large scale for commercial exploitation.
Raw Material
Natural Gas. Natural gas is a naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbon found in porous subsurface geologic formations. It is composed mainly of methane, but also contains varying amounts of higher hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane, and butane. Additionally, natural gas may also include non-hydrocarbon components considered impurities such as nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen sulfide. Natural gas is primarily used as a source of heat energy for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. It may also be used in the production of important chemicals such as ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen.
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Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Polyhydroxybutyrate production plant examined
Plant Capital Cost Details
Detailing of fixed capital (ISBL, OSBL & Owner’s Cost), working capital and additional capital requirements
Plant Cost Breakdowns
Breakdown of Polyhydroxybutyrate process unit (ISBL) costs and infrastructure (OSBL) costs; plant cost breakdown per discipline
Operating Costs Summary
Summary presenting the operating variable costs and the total operating cost of the Polyhydroxybutyrate production plant studied
Operating Cost Details
Detailing of utilities costs, operating fixed costs and depreciation
Plant Capacity Assessment
Comparative analysis of capital investment and operating costs for different Polyhydroxybutyrate plant capacities
Production Process Information
Block Flow Diagram, descriptions of process unit (ISBL) and site infrastructure (OSBL)
Process Consumptions
Raw materials and utilities consumption figures, by-products credits, labor requirements
Process Diagrams
Process flow diagrams (PFD), equipment list and industrial site configuration
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