The 1st petrochemical facility in the US Arctic
Alyeschem LLC is a local company developing a distributed chemical manufacturing (DCheM) facility on the North Slope of Alaska to supply critical chemicals—including methanol and low sulfur diesel (ULSD)—to an isolated market where local natural gas can address supply-security challenges and high logistics costs. The facility is now under construction, and first product delivery is expected in late 2027.
Overview
Alyeschem LLC is a local company developing a distributed chemical manufacturing (DCheM) facility on the North Slope of Alaska to supply critical chemicals—including methanol and low sulfur diesel (ULSD)—to an isolated market where local natural gas can address supply-security challenges and high logistics costs. The facility is now under construction, and first product delivery is expected in late 2027.
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- Improving Sustainability of the North Slope
- Lowering Operating Costs
- In-state Value-Added Manufacturing
- Energy Security
- Lowering Emissions
Alyeschem Aims for Big Impact With ‘Tiny’ North Slope Methanol Plant
Private equity-backed chemical company Alyeschem plans to build Alaska’s first methanol production plant, a small project that state authorities expect will benefit both regional oil
Executes loan deal w. AIDEA for methanol, ULSD project on North Slope
On July 9, the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority, or AIDEA, executed loan agreements for project loan financing of up to $70 million to
AIDEA Commits $70M to North Slope Methanol/Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Plant
Following up on a pledge from last year, Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) signed loan agreements July 9 with Alyeschem, the company planning
AIDEA Commits $70 Million to Advance the First Methanol and Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Facility in Alaska
Anchorage, Alaska — The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) has executed loan agreements for project loan financing of up to $70 million to
Today
The Alyeschem plant will immediately reduce the operating costs and air emissions for the two highest volume products used in North Slope oil production. This improves our state’s economy and energy security, supports current jobs, and does it in a way that is good for the environment. The facility is now under construction, and first product delivery is expected in late 2027.
Practical Solution for Current Problems
- Energy Industry Supply Insecurity and Cost
- Fairbanks Air Quality Nonattainment
- DCheM Proof of Concept
- Reducing traffic on the Haul Road
Tomorrow
The base plant can then be expanded to further reduce costs and emissions through local production of EOR chemicals like HPAM, commodity chemicals like windshield wiper fluid or formalin, and blending of specialty chemicals used for corrosion control.
Practical Solution for Long-Term Issues
- Improving Sustainability of the North Slope
- Lowering Operating Costs
- In-state Value-Added Manufacturing
- Energy Security
- Lowering Emissions
Long Term
The availability of methanol and DME for development of cleaner alternative fuel engines will enable dramatic reductions in pollution and a carbon-neutral power system for the oilfield and North Slope communities based on locally produced fuels. The goal is true energy independence for the communities of the Arctic. This long-range vision is reinforced by recent North Slope Borough support, highlighted in the resolution referenced here, underscoring the alignment between Alyeschem’s development plans and the region’s priorities.
Committed to Long Term Relationships
The isolated market which makes this DCheM concept possible also means that we need good long-term relationships with all of the stakeholders. That includes all of the operators, service companies as well as the North Slope Borough and local communities. This is a project that will benefit everyone.
LOCAL
Founded, operated, and majority owned by Alaskans who care passionately about the future of Alaska.
PRACTICAL
Using core reformer and methanol synthesis technology that has been used and improved for over 100 years, yet benefiting from the recent availability of improved catalysts, automation, and energy integration products.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
The elimination of a 5,000-mile supply chain will immediately reduce the CO2 emissions associated with the current methanol and ULSD used on the slope. Additionally, Alyeschem will convert a blend of natural gas and waste CO2 into methanol, thereby prevent its release into the atmosphere.
BLACK CARBON PARTICULATE MATTER
Diesel generators produce significant particulate emissions, which have a disproportionate impact on global warming in the arctic to darkening and rapid melting of the snow downwind from these sources. Methanol or DME engines burn perfectly clean with no particulate matter. This greatly simplifies the maintenance of these engines due to the elimination of exhaust treatment and makes them preferable fuels for arctic power generation.
REPURPOSED
Makes use of a vacant gravel pad built almost 10 years ago.
FAIRBANKS LNG
Alyeschem was able to quickly sell 10-acres of gravel pad to Harvest LNG, enabling delivery of North Slope natural gas to the growing Fairbanks market.