Air Products Convent SMR hydrogen plant
Large load · 10759 CONVENT WAY, Convent, LA
The Convent SMR is a steam methane reformer in St. James Parish, Louisiana, operated by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. The Convent SMR Restart project consists of the steam methane reformer, completed in September 2024, and a steam turbine generator that will serve as the primary source of electrical power.
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Overview
The Convent SMR Restart project consists of two major parts, the Steam Methane Reformer and a Steam Turbine Generator. The steam methane reformer was completed in September 2024.
Profile
- Electricity and grid
- Air Products proposes to establish a new electrical utility connection and install new equipment within its existing SMR facility, including a steam turbine generator. The steam turbine generator will serve both as a steam sink and primary source of electrical power.
- Approvals and permits
- Louisiana Commerce and Industry Board application 20220395-ITE lists Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in St. James with the figure $108,254,106. The facility holds industrial stormwater identifier LAR05N745.
- Recent changes
- The steam turbine generator lagged substantially and was still not expected to be placed into service until March 2026.
Facility
- Activity
- steam methane reformer hydrogen production
- Industry
- Hydrogen production
- Site type
- Facility
- Operating status
- Operating
Reported Apr 22, 2026
Permits and agreements
- Permit
- LAR05N745
Related records
Timeline
- Apr 22, 2026
- Board agenda reports SMR completed September 2024 and steam turbine generator expected in service March 2026
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