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AMUR GCC Project showing the 9 Linde Pyrolysis Furnaces and the Quench Tower | AGCC website

Amur Gas Chemical Complex: Navigating Technology Licensing Challenges

The Amur Gas Chemical Complex (Amur GCC) exemplifies the intricate balance between technological ambition and geopolitical realities. Originally designed to become the world’s largest polymer production site, the project has faced significant delays due to shifts in technology licensing dynamics, even as its core infrastructure advances.

The Amur GCC Project

Amur GCC stands as one of the most ambitious petrochemical undertakings in Russia’s recent history and a flagship of Russian-Chinese industrial cooperation. Located near Svobodny in the Amur region of Russia’s Far East, the project is a joint venture between SIBUR, Russia’s largest petrochemical company, holding a 60% stake, and China’s Sinopec, which owns the remaining 40%. When completed, Amur GCC will be among the world’s largest producers of base polymers, with a design capacity of 2.7 million tonnes per year—2.3 million tonnes of polyethylene and 400,000 tonnes of polypropylene.

The complex is integrated with the broader Amur gas processing and gas chemical cluster, ensuring direct feedstock supply via pipelines. Gazprom’s Amur Gas Processing Plant (Amur GPP), which processes natural gas from East Siberian fields, will supply the primary feedstock to Amur GCC: ethane (up to 2 million t/y), and LPG (propane/butane, ~1.1 million t/y).

Steam Cracker and Downstream Progress

At the heart of the complex lies its 2.3 million t/y ethylene plant, supplied and partially engineered by Linde before the German firm’s confirmed withdrawal in 2022. Linde’s contributions included delivering critical components like the 1,500-ton quench tower, transported from South Korea to the remote Amur site—a logistical triumph showcased in earlier project updates.



Quench tower delivery to AMUR GCC, Nov 2021 | Credit: Linde Engineering 

By January 2024, SIBUR released a progress video on AGCC status update as of December 2023, confirming that polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) production units were being deployed as originally planned. The footage shows equipment installation for these downstream facilities, suggesting that proprietary technologies from Western licensors—Univation (Unipol PE gas-phase plants), ChevronPhillips Chemical (PE slurry process, undefined if MarTECH Single Loop or Advanced Dual Loop), and LyondellBasell (Spheripol PP Technology)—remain integral to the project. This indicates that either licensing agreements persisted post-2022 or SIBUR/Sinopec retained rights to use the technologies despite licensors’ reduced involvement.



Amur GCC Progress Video, Jan 2024. Reactor in this screenshot is a Slurry Loop Reactor | Credit: Sibur

Licensing Uncertainties and Delays

While Linde publicly exited the project by July 2022, when part of the equipment, including the pyrolysis unit, had already been built, SIBUR and Sinopec decided to reconsider the strategy for implementing the project, redesigned it and replaced contractors and license holders for the polyethylene and polypropylene lines. To this date, the status of other Western partners remains ambiguous as public disclosures from SIBUR and Sinopec have not clarified whether CPChem, Univation, or LyondellBasell continue to provide technical support or if their pre-sanction contracts are being honored. The lack of explicit withdrawal announcements contrasts with the project’s two-year delay.



Amur GCC Progress Video, Jan 2024. Reactor in this screenshot is likely a Gas Phase Unipol PE reactor | Credit: Sibur

It is a matter of speculation if SIBUR and Sinopec may be relying on existing licenses, in-house expertise, or third-party intermediaries to proceed with the original technologies. The January 2024 video underscores that downstream unit construction aligns with initial designs, implying that the licensors’ intellectual property is still being utilized, albeit without confirmed active collaboration.

Construction began in August 2020 and mechanical completion has been delayed to 2026 (originally 2024–25). Despite licensing headwinds, the Amur GCC achieved 76% mechanical completion by mid-May 2025 with commercial polyethylene production to start by Q3 2026, polypropylene production and full operations expected to follow in 2027 (source: interfax.com).

Strategic Implications

The Amur GCC’s trajectory highlights the resilience of large-scale petrochemical projects in the face of geopolitical disruptions. While Linde’s exit created logistical and technical gaps, the continued use of Western-designed downstream technologies—whether through preserved licenses or workarounds—demonstrates SIBUR and Sinopec’s commitment to delivering a world-class facility. The complex’s success will hinge on operationalizing these units without direct licensor support, a challenge that could redefine global norms for technology transfer in sanctioned environments. For now, the Amur GCC stands as a testament to both international collaboration’s potential and its fragility in an era of shifting alliances.

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#steamcracker  #ethyleneplant  #amur  #russia  #unipolpe  #martech  #slurryloop  #gasphasepe  #spheripol  #polyethylene  #polypropylene  #ethane  #lpg 

Cilegon Plant - LOTTE Indonesia New Ethylene (LINE). Credit: PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia

PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia (LCI) is undergoing a transformative phase marked by significant investment, new long-term supply agreements, and persistent industry headwinds. The company’s strategy and recent developments provide insight into both its growth ambitions and the broader challenges facing the Southeast Asian petrochemical sector.

Major Expansion: New Cracker Facility

LCI is set to commence operations at its new mixed-feed cracker in Cilegon, Banten province, Indonesia, in the second half of 2025. This facility, part of a $3.95 billion investment, will have an annual production capacity of 1 million metric tons of ethylene. The new cracker is a central component of the Lotte Chemical Indonesia New Ethylene (LINE) project, which aims to strengthen the company's upstream integration and supply chain resilience.

Strategic 10-Year Ethylene Supply Deal

In May 2025, LCI secured a 10-year ethylene supply contract with PT Asahimas Chemical, an integrated chemical producer in Indonesia. The contract, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2035, commits LCI to supply approximately 150,000 tonnes of ethylene per year to Asahimas Chemical. The agreement’s value is expected to exceed 10% of Lotte Chemical Titan (the Malaysian-listed parent)'s latest annual consolidated revenue, underlining its financial significance. Pricing for the contract is pegged to prevailing market rates, ensuring flexibility in a volatile market environment. The long-term deal provides both revenue stability for Lotte Chemical and supply security for Asahimas, supporting downstream chemical industries in Indonesia.

Financial and Market Pressures

Despite these strategic moves, Lotte Chemical Titan continues to face financial challenges. The company reported its eighth consecutive quarterly loss in Q1 2025, though losses narrowed year-on-year due to improved product spreads and contributions from its US associate. For Q1 2025, Lotte Chemical Titan posted a net loss of RM125.67 million, compared to RM178.03 million a year earlier, with revenue dropping 22.3% to RM1.49 billion on lower sales volume and prices. The global petrochemical sector is currently experiencing margin compression due to oversupply, particularly from China, which has weighed on profitability and forced companies like Lotte Chemical to operate existing Malaysian crackers at reduced capacity (45%-50% since December 2024).

Ownership Restructuring and Strategic Flexibility

To bolster its financial position, Lotte Chemical reduced its stake in the Indonesian venture from 49% to 24% in early 2025, selling the shares to a consortium of South Korean financial institutions. Lotte Chemical Titan retains a 51% stake in Lotte Chemical Indonesia. The company is also exploring feedstock flexibility for the new cracker, planning to source naphtha from the Middle East and potentially substitute up to 50% of naphtha feedstock with natural gas liquids such as LPG or ethane, depending on market economics.

Sector Outlook and Strategic Positioning

The Southeast Asian petrochemical industry is in a phase of consolidation, with mergers and acquisitions on the rise as companies seek to enhance shareholder value amid challenging conditions. Lotte Chemical’s long-term supply contract and the new Indonesian cracker position it to capitalize on regional  demand growth, even as it navigates short-term market volatility and restructuring pressures. The new supply agreement is not expected to impact the company’s share capital or ownership structure, maintaining stability for investors.

Conclusion

Lotte Chemical Indonesia’s ambitious expansion and strategic supply agreements reflect a commitment to long-term growth and regional market leadership. However, the company continues to navigate a difficult economic landscape characterized by global oversupply, margin pressure, and the need for financial restructuring. The coming years will be pivotal as the new cracker comes online and the company seeks to leverage its strengthened position in Indonesia’s growing chemical sector.

#lotte  #lottechemical  #indonesia  #malaysia  #lci  #lineproject  #cilegon  #asahimas  #agc  #asahiglass  #ethylene  #steamcracker  #ethyleneplant 

PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim (NKNKH), part of the SIBUR petrochemical holding, has successfully completed construction and initiated commissioning of its new EP-600 ethylene plant in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan. Construction concluded in December 2024, marking a major milestone for both the company and the Russian petrochemical industry.

Key Project Highlights

• Construction Completion: The EP-600 complex, the largest petrochemical expansion in Tatarstan’s modern history, was finished in December 2024 after four years of development.
• Startup and First Ethylene Production: In January 2025, the plant received its first tons of ethylene as part of commissioning activities, with commercial-grade ethylene already delivered to downstream consumers at Nizhnekamskneftekhim and Kazanorgsintez.
• Capacity Expansion: EP-600 doubles Nizhnekamskneftekhim’s ethylene production capacity, adding 600,000 tonnes per year. The facility can process 1.8 million tonnes of straight-run gasoline annually, also producing over 270,000 tonnes of propylene, 245,000 tonnes of benzene, and 88,000 tonnes of butadiene.
• Downstream Integration: The new complex enables expanded output of premium polymers and chemicals, including: 300,000 tpy of metallocene polyethylene, 250,000 tpy of polystyrene, 350,000 tpy of ethylbenzene, 400,000 tpy of styrene and 50,000 tpy of hexene.
• Investment and Technology: The project represents an investment of about 200 billion rubles. Notably, commissioning was managed using in-house expertise-without reliance on foreign licensors or vendors-demonstrating SIBUR’s growing technical independence.
• Environmental Standards: EP-600 incorporates advanced environmental solutions, including CO₂ emissions 10% below the best available technologies, and nitrogen oxide emissions significantly lower than both Russian and European standards.

Strategic Significance

The EP-600 project is central to SIBUR’s and Nizhnekamskneftekhim’s strategy for expanding Russia’s chemical and petrochemical complex through 2030. The facility’s products will support both existing and new production chains, boosting the development of the Volga petrochemical cluster and stimulating further investment in high-value polymer processing in the region.

Next Steps

• Ramp-Up: The plant aims to reach full design capacity by the end of 2025.
• Further Expansion: With EP-600 as a foundation, SIBUR is advancing additional projects, including new hexene, ethylbenzene, styrene, and polystyrene units, as well as premium metallocene polyethylene production. Construction of these downstream facilities is scheduled to begin in 2025, with commissioning targeted for 2028.

With the successful completion and startup of EP-600, Nizhnekamskneftekhim and SIBUR have reinforced their leadership in Russia’s petrochemical industry, laying the groundwork for further growth and innovation in the sector.

#sibur  #nizhnekamskneftekhim  #kazanorgsintez  #ethyleneplant  #steamcracker  #russia 

Lukoil Stravolen petrochemical producer has been created, some of the technologies added with known capacities.


#lukoil  #stravolen  #univation  #unipolpe  #grace  #unipolpp  #ethyleneplant  #steamcracker  #technip 

Kazanorgsintez PJSC company and its manufacturing site have been created. Multiple assets have been added. 

#ethyleneplant #technip  #univation  #unipol  #ldpe  #autoclave  #highpressure  #russia  #kazan 

Nizhnekamskneftekhim manufacturing site has been created and its first and second ethylene plants have been added.

#linde #ethyleneplant  #steamcracker  #sibur  #nizhnekamskneftekhim 

PJSC "Nizhnekamskneftekhim" has been created.


#Nizhnekamskneftekhim  #sibur  #russia  #rubber  #ethyleneplant  #steamcracker 

Abu Dhabi, UAE | 28 April 2025 -- Borouge Plc has announced a series of strategic expansion projects that will increase its annual polyolefin production capacity to over 6.6 million tonnes by 2028. The company has awarded two major contracts to support this growth, with the initiatives expected to contribute between $165 million and $200 million to annual EBITDA

Linde Engineering has been selected to provide Front-End Engineering Design services for the upgrade of Borouge’s second ethane cracker (EU2), which will add 230,000 tonnes per year and boost the unit’s capacity by 15%. This expansion is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2028, with ethane feedstock supplied by ADNOC Gas and ADNOC Refining

In parallel, Target Engineering Construction Company has secured an engineering, procurement, and construction contract to expand Borouge’s fourth and fifth polyethylene units (PE4 and PE5). These upgrades will increase the nameplate capacity of each unit from 540,000 to 700,000 tonnes per year, utilizing advanced Borstar Polyethylene technology. The expanded units are expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2027

These developments follow Borouge’s track record of rapid growth since 2001, having increased its production capacity tenfold to reach 5 million tonnes per year. The new expansions, together with the Borouge 4 mega project and the proposed combination with Borealis and the acquisition of Nova Chemicals, position Borouge to become one of the world’s leading polyolefin producers, with a combined capacity of 13.6 million tonnes across 62 plants globally.

#borouge  #borealis  #ethyleneplant  #borstar  #linde  #capacityexpansion  #uae  #unitedarabemirates #polyethylene 

Kawasaki refinery aerial view @ENEOS Corporation

ENEOS to Restructure Petrochemical Operations with Planned Shutdown of Kawasaki Ethylene Unit by 2027

Tokyo | Feb 26, 2025 -- ENEOS Corporation has announced that it will begin considering ways to optimize its petrochemical production and supply network, with the expectation that one of its two ethylene production units at the Kawasaki Refinery Plant in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture will be shut down. This decision is part of ENEOS’s Third Medium-Term Management Plan, which aims to establish a solid earnings base and strengthen the competitiveness of its petroleum refining and marketing operations. Safe operations and a stable supply of energy remain key priorities for the company.

The Japanese petrochemical industry is currently facing a structural decline in domestic demand for its products, as well as intense international competition, particularly from other Asian countries. The construction of new petrochemical plants, especially in China, has led to an oversupply situation, forcing existing ethylene production units in Japan to operate at lower rates. As a result, the industry is under significant pressure.

The ethylene production unit scheduled for termination is located in the Ukishima South Area of the Kawasaki Refinery Plant, with the shutdown planned for the end of fiscal year 2027. The Kawasaki Refinery Plant currently operates two ethylene production units: the Ukishima North Area unit, which began operations in 1971 and has a production capacity of 540,000 tons per year, and the Ukishima South Area/Kawasaki Area unit, which started in 1970 and has a capacity of 448,000 tons per year.


#eneos  #steamcracker  #ethyleneplant  #naphthacracker  #kawasaki  #refinery  #plantclosure 

Ethylene Production Optimization in the Chiba Area scheduled for completion in fiscal year 2026.

April 1, 2025

Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. and Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Cosmo Energy Holdings Co., Ltd.) have announced a significant change to their ethylene production operations in the Chiba area. Maruzen Petrochemical will shut down its own ethylene production facilities by fiscal 2026, and all ethylene production will be consolidated at Keiyo Ethylene Co., Ltd. Keiyo Ethylene is a joint venture between Maruzen Petrochemical, which holds a 55% ownership stake, and Sumitomo Chemical, which holds 45%. The shareholding ratio will remain the same after the consolidation.

This move comes in response to several challenges facing the industry, including a global oversupply of ethylene due to new, large-scale plants in China, as well as declining domestic demand for ethylene in Japan. Both companies recognize the need to improve operating rates, lower costs, and reduce CO₂ emissions to remain competitive.

By consolidating production at Keiyo Ethylene, which is Japan’s most advanced and largest ethylene facility, Sumitomo Chemical and Maruzen Petrochemical aim to increase the operating rate and competitiveness of the Chiba petrochemical complex. The consolidation is also expected to lower fixed costs and advance green transformation initiatives, supporting the companies’ efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

The Maruzen Chiba Plant, operated by Maruzen Petrochemical since April 1969, currently has a capacity of 525,000 tons per year (or 480,000 tons during repair years). Keiyo Ethylene, which began operations in December 1994, has a capacity of 768,000 tons per year (or 690,000 tons during repair years). The optimization and consolidation of ethylene production are targeted for completion by fiscal year 2026.

Overall, this consolidation is designed to ensure the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the Chiba petrochemical complex by focusing production at the most efficient site and supporting environmental goals.


#sumitomo  #maruzen  #chemicals  #ethylene  #chiba  #japan  #consolidation  #keiyo  #cracker  #steamcracker  #ethyleneplant  #plantclosure 

Ibaraki plant cracker and ethylene capacity have been added.

#mitsubishi #chemical  #ibaraki  #kashima  #steamcracker  #naphthacracker  #ethyleneplant 

SP Chemical completed the first gas-based cracker in Taixing, China, in 2019, producing 780,000 tpa ethylene and 150,000 tpa propylene.

February 7, 2025 | SINGAPORE (Reuters)

Despite growing trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, China's ethane imports from the United States are expected to rise significantly in 2025 as petrochemical producers seek cheaper feedstock alternatives. Major Chinese companies are investing over $16 billion in infrastructure improvements to accommodate this growth.

Industry analysts forecast China's ethane imports to reach between 6.3 million and 8.2 million metric tons in 2025, representing an increase of 9% to 34%. The U.S. Energy Information Administration projects its net ethane exports to rise 6% to 520,000 barrels per day, with China expected to absorb most of this increase.

However, two main factors currently constrain this trade growth: limited U.S. export capacity and a shortage of specialized tankers. To address these limitations, U.S. pipeline operators Energy Transfer and Enterprise Products Partners are expanding their terminal capacities.

China has also demonstrated its commitment to increasing ethane imports by reducing its import tariff to 1% in 2025, down from 2% in 2024. Enterprise CEO Jim Teague remains optimistic about the trade relationship, noting that Chinese dependence on imported propane and ethane should protect this segment from broader trade tensions.

#ethane  #china  #imports  #usa  #feedstock  #refining  #refinery  #steamcracking  #gascracker  #propane  #ethyleneplant 

Liwa Plastics Industries Complex (LIPC) has been added, the main technologies have been identified and the mass balance halfway developed.

#lummus  #lyondellbasell  #univation  #unipolpe  #spheripol  #srtsteamcracking  #ethyleneplant  #oman  #oq 

19^th Sep 2024

On September 17, the first large tower hoisting ceremony of the Tarim 1.2 million tons/year Phase II Ethylene Project of Dushanzi Petrochemical Company was held at the Shangku Petrochemical Park in Korla, Xinjiang.

As the first large tower, the quench water tower is the equipment with the largest diameter in the ethylene unit. It took only more than 100 days to complete the manufacturing, setting a record for the manufacturing of large oversized equipment. The main line of this hoisting used a 4,000-ton crane, and it took only 9 days to transport and assemble.

This hoisting marked the entry of the ethylene unit into the equipment installation stage, which kicked off the on-site construction.

The installation of the quenching water tower is the first large tower crane installation of the project, which opens the prelude to the installation of 9 large tower cranes in the entire ethylene unit. It is planned to complete the installation of 9 large tower cranes on October 31, marking a new stage in the construction of the ethylene unit project.

The main function of the cracking gas quenching water tower is to reduce the temperature of the cracking gas and recover low-grade heat at the same time. The cracking gas quenching water tower achieves cooling and partial condensation of the cracking gas through direct countercurrent contact with the quenching water. This process not only helps to reduce the temperature of the cracking gas and separate part of the gasoline in the cracking gas, but also recovers part of the low-grade heat through the quenching water cycle, further improving energy utilization efficiency. This series of operations effectively reduces the temperature of the cracking gas, ensures the normal operation of the cracking gas compressor, greatly reduces the amount of sewage discharged, and improves the energy utilization efficiency of the ethylene unit and reduces energy consumption by recovering low-grade heat.

At present, the overall progress of the project has been completed by 13.6%. It is planned to complete the construction of the underground pipeline network of the entire site on September 20 and the construction of the entire road on October 30. This year's interim goal is to complete 70% of the soil-less construction before the arrival of winter, creating good conditions for installation next year.

The total investment of the Dushanzi Petrochemical Tarim 1.2 million tons/year Phase II ethylene project is 21.88 billion yuan. After completion, it can produce more than 2 million tons of high-end polyolefins and high-performance rubber materials annually, further improving the localization rate of the domestic high-end petrochemical product industry chain supply chain. The basic machinery of the project is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025, and fully completed and put into production in 2026.

Source

#ethylene #dushanzi #korla #xinjang #china #petrochina #cnpc #ethyleneplant #steamcracker

BASF successfully installed steam cracker module at its Zhanjiang integrated site

20^th Nov 2024 | Source: Zhanjiang Cloud Media | Author: Reporter Chen Yan

Recently, the steam cracker module of BASF’s Zhanjiang integrated base was successfully installed, marking a new milestone in the construction of the project and taking a solid step towards the goal of putting the integrated core into operation by the end of 2025.

Tian Yaqing, senior vice president of integrated project management at BASF's new integrated site in China, said that the modular construction concept adopted by the plant has significant advantages in terms of efficiency, safety and quality. "By using pre-assembled modules, we can simplify the construction process, shorten the project duration and minimize on-site disturbance. This approach not only improves safety through more controlled assembly in a factory environment, but also ensures the stability of the quality of each component."

Currently, BASF's Zhanjiang integrated base is making every effort to build its integrated core, including a steam cracking unit and multiple downstream units for the production of petrochemicals, intermediates, etc.

#steamcracker  #zhanjiang  #basf  #ethyleneplant  #china 

SIPC 1.2 million tonne ethylene project was completed and put into operation in Tianjin

On 13th November the new ethylene complex operated by SIPC, also known as the 'ethylene and downstream high-end new materials industry cluster project', was successfully put into operation and the whole process was completed, producing qualified products. Sinopec INEOS (Tianjin) Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (SIPC) is a joint venture between INEOS and SINOPEC. The project is built in the Nangang area of the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Zone.

The steam cracker plant with a 1.2 million tonne per year of ethylene is designed to provide 4 million tons annually of high-end chemical products and fine chemical feedstocks to the downstream every year. There are 13 downstream projects including high-density polyethylene, linear low-density polyethylene, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, polypropylene, acrylonitrile, and polyolefin elastomers (POE).

The new ethylene complex, partly powered by solar and designed as an energy and water efficient project, is integrated with Sinopec Tianjin's 320,000 barrels per day refinery, Sinopec commented. The company uses a combination of Sinopec's own technology and imported technology to produce high-end, differentiated new materials that replace imports and fill domestic gaps.

The project took only 21.5 months from the start of civil construction to mechanical completion, breaking many records for similar projects, including the best overall coordinated control plan, the least number of workers, the deepest degree of factory prefabrication, the largest proportion of modular installation, the highest rate of localization of large equipment, and the widest application of digital intelligence.

#sinopec  #ineos  #sipc  #petrochemical  #ethylene  #ethyleneplant  #steamcracker  #polyethylene  #polypropylene 

8/2/2023 9:45:00 AM | Hydrocarbon Processing

INEOS has completed the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with SINOPEC for the Tianjin Nangang Ethylene Project, announced in December 2022, which is currently under construction by SINOPEC and expected to be on-stream by April 2024.

The petrochemical complex includes a 1.2 mtpa cracker, a new 500ktpa High-Density Polyethylene plant to produce INEOS pipe grade under license and 11 other derivative units.

The completion of the agreement today marks the continued progression of the significant petrochemical deals announced by the parties in July and December last year, and highlights the close relationship and growing collaboration between SINOPEC and INEOS.

#ineos  #sinopec  #tianjin  #sipc  #binhai  #nangang  #hdpe  #ethylene  #steamcracker  #ethyleneplant 

Photo: circulating water plant put online on 30^th Aug 2024

7^th Sep 2024 | Source: DT New Materials, via Sohu.com

The project is related to Sinopec Maoming Petrochemical Co., Ltd., mainly including the construction of a 3 million tons/year catalytic cracking complex, a 1 million tons/year ethylene complex, and supporting public works and auxiliary facilities. The project started in June 2023 and is scheduled to be delivered in mid-2026. The project is mainly funded by its own funds and bank loans. As of June 30, 2024, a total investment of RMB 2.2 billion has been completed.

30^th Aug 2024 | Source: Golden Sheep Network, via Baidu.com

The first unit of the Maoming Petrochemical Refining Transformation and Upgrading and Ethylene Quality Improvement Project was successfully put into use. On the afternoon of August 30, 4 pumps and 10 cooling towers were started at the newly built first chemical water circulation plant of Maoming Petrochemical, and 5 pumps were stopped in the old first circulation.


#sinopec  #maoming  #steamcracker  #ethyleneplant  #ethylene  #fcc #catalyticcracking #china 

Details about Dagang area refinery added.


#massbalance  #tianjin  #binhai  #dagang  #sinopec  #steamcracker  #ethyleneplant  #tianjin 

Steam cracker technology has been identified as supplied by Linde.


#ethyleneplant  #steamcracker  #linde  #dushanzi  #petrochina  #petrochemical 

Both phase I and Phase II Ethane-to-Ethylene projects have been geographically located. Phase I mass balance has been initialized. 

#petrochina  #dushanzi  #korla  #china  #ethyleneplant  #steamcracker  #ethylene  #polyethylene   

Some productions have been added to the site and a few technologies have been identified.

#steamcracker  #kbr  #ethyleneplant  #unipolpp  #wrgrace 

Pyrolysis Fuel Oil (PFO) has been added.

#fueloil #steamcracking  #petroleumresidue  #ethyleneplant 

SINOPEC Steam Cracking Technology has been added.

#steamcracking  #ethyleneplant  #sinopec  #ethylene  #china 

The Ethylene 3 JV between DOW Chemicals Canada ULC and NOVA Chemicals Corporation has been added ,as well as the corresponding production site in Joffre, Canada. 

#canada  #dow  #nova  #joffre  #e3  #ethylene3  #steamcracker  #ethyleneplant 

Mass Balances of Borouge 1, Borouge 2 and Borouge 3 have been completed. Borouge 4 site's model has been initialized but will be finalized when the project comes on-stream. With each further stage, the sites are becoming more complex, as shown in the mass balance table of Borouge 3. The Mass Balances are presented as simplified block flow diagrams (Borouge 1 visual, Borouge 2 visual, Borouge 3 visual). Technologies have been identified for all assets of all three projects as shown for the Borouge 3 technology table. By clicking on the blue 'T' icons in the diagrams or on the technology name in the technology table, the corresponding technology is shown (e.g. Linde Steam Cracker) and by clicking on the green 'F' icons, the flow details for the corresponding asset are displayed.

#polyethylene  #polypropylene  #steamcracking  #ethyleneplant  #steamcracker