NEXCTO - Value adding modular technology solution for crude tall oil production

Neste has leveraged its NEXPINUS™ crude tall oil (CTO) fractionation expertise to co- develop with a partner an advanced acidulation technology NEXCTO™, to meet the growing demand for CTO. Previously untapped CTO can now be unlocked for the market by utilizing NEXCTO: an efficient, continuous acidulation technology capable of handling diverse feedstocks.
NEXCTO™ is a fully continuous black liquor soap (BLS) acidulation process with a proprietary separation technique. It is a robust and easy-to-operate technology and proved in commercial scale operations. The solution is delivered as a modular, pre-fabricated and pre-tested unit, offering fixed costs and schedules while shortening time to market.
An on-purpose standardised technology solution with performance guarantees
NEXCTO™ technology is supplied to customers as a fully engineered, procured, fabricated (EPF) and factory acceptance tested unit. The standardized design and modular delivery improve business case accuracy, and accelerate project delivery and subsequent investment returns.
What are the benefits of NEXCTO technology?
Read more about numerous benefits of NEXCTO

Operational benefits
Technology is proven in continuous, commercial scale operation.
NEXCTO unit can be operated continuously with a wide turndown ratio.
Easy to operate, featured with remote monitoring capabilities.
Project benefits
Costs and engineering schedule can be minimized before final investment decision by standardized design.
The modular delivery model shortens the time to market by minimizing the time for engineering, site installation and commissioning.
End-to-end guaranteed performance by reliable licensor Neste.

Economical benefits
Standardized design improves business case accuracy and project predictability.
The continuous NEXCTO process has low maintenance costs and utility consumption.
Neste is open to exploring off-take options.
Design benefits
The proven proprietary design allows high CTO yields with both softwood and mixed softwood+hardwood soaps.
Technology licensor Neste ensures continuous improvements.
Specialized, proprietary technology solution NEXPINUS™ available from the same licensor for the downstream value chain processing.
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