- Axens acquires HydroThane Holding BV, an engineering company specialized in biological technologies for the treatment of industrial waste water streams to protect the environment. The biogas produced through this technology can be further valorized after biochemical and chemical desulfurization process, part of HydroThane’s portfolio.
- Based in 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, HydroThane has more than 35 years of operational experience and a proven track record of above 170 references worldwide in a wide range of industries such as food and beverages (including breweries, distilleries, dairies), PTA production plant (Purified Terephthalic Acid), chemical, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper and, bioethanol production.
According to the company’s website press release on November 8, 2022, HydroThane provides design, basic engineering, proprietary equipment, commissioning & start-up assistance, nutrients and granular biomass for both grassroots and existing units (i.e. re-seeding). Throughout the entire plant life cycle, HydroThane provides its customers with services including laboratory and pilot tests to optimize operational conditions, troubleshooting and training. For existing units HydroThane can offer fast track refurbishment solutions minimizing investment cost, optimizing operation and extending unit lifetime.
“This acquisition of HydroThane's strengthens our portfolio of solutions to support our customers to meet their environmental and energy transition challenges. HydroThane advanced industrial water treatment technologies widen the scope of Axens integrated offer, for all the markets we serve. We are thrilled to welcome the HydroThane team to Axens.” Jean Sentenac, Chairman and CEO of Axens Group
“We are excited to join Axens, whose vision and innovative capabilities align with our strategies to serve our clients with advanced and sustainable solutions. We are convinced that together with Axens we will further expand our market presence to efficiently provide our industrial customers with increasingly innovative solutions.” Daniel Piet, Managing Director of HydroThane
About HydroThane
HydroThane is specialized in industrial waste water treatment, water recycling, solid waste digestion and biogas treatment. HydroThane has nowadays up to 35 years of practical experience in the design, engineering and construction of biological waste water treatment plants for industrial applications and biogas treatment applications. In very close cooperation with clients and partners HydroThane seeks for the best economical, technical and technological solution for each project. Long standing research and practical experience has given HydroThane a prominent position in the biological treatment of industrial waste water. Through innovative solutions and advices HydroThane stays in that position.
Press contact: press@hydrothane-stp.com
About Axens
Axens group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates, the chemical recycling of plastics, all natural gas treatment and conversion options along with water treatment and carbon capture. The offer includes technologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. Axens is also specialized in Carbon Capture. Axens is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain, from feasibility study to unit start-up and follow-up throughout the entire unit life cycle. This unique position ensures the highest level of performance with a reduced environmental footprint. Axens global offer is based on highly trained human resources, modern production facilities and an extended global network for industrial, technical supports & commercial services. Axens is an IFP Group company.
Press contact: press@axens.net
