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HOUSTON, April 21, 2025 -- Ascend Performance Materials
 

• Initiates restructuring process with support from existing lenders to strengthen balance sheet and improve financial foundation
• Obtains commitment for $250 million in financing
• Continues to operate as usual and provide high-performance materials to customers; shipments and product delivery to continue in normal course

Ascend Performance Materials ("Ascend" or the "Company"), a leading producer of high-performance and durable engineered materials for everyday essentials and new technologies, announced that, with the support of its key stakeholders, it has initiated Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. The Chapter 11 process will enable Ascend to deleverage its balance sheet and continue providing best-in-class materials to nearly 1,650 customers globally. Ascend's subsidiaries that are located outside of the U.S. are not included in the Chapter 11 filings.

With the support of its lenders, Ascend will use the Chapter 11 process to pursue a value-maximizing restructuring transaction that will enable the Company to emerge from Chapter 11 as a healthy, well-capitalized business. The Company will operate as usual throughout the Chapter 11 process and will continue to manufacture and produce high-performance materials that improve the quality of life today and inspire a better tomorrow. In connection with this process, the Company has received a commitment for $250 million in debtor-in-possession financing from its lenders, which is expected to provide the Company with sufficient liquidity to support Ascend throughout the Chapter 11 process. Ascend aims to complete the process in approximately six months.

Ascend is operating as usual throughout this process and does not expect any impact to product availability or customer contracts. The Company remains focused on creating and delivering high quality performance materials for its customers.

​​​​​​​#ascend #chapter11  #banktrupcy  #polyamide  #performancematerials 

ISTANBUL, April 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- Rönesans Holding, one of Türkiye's largest contracting and investment conglomerates, has closed the financing to progress the development of a major new PP production plant and terminal facility, which will be one of the largest private sector investments in Türkiye.

A total of $1.3 billion in financing, led by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for the PP production plant and Spain's Export Credit Agency (Cesce) for the PP production plant and terminal, underscoring the project's global importance.

This landmark undertaking, valued at $2 billion, is expected to boost Türkiye's industrial self-sufficiency and strengthen its global trade position – reducing the country's import dependence.

Ceyhan Polipropilen Üretim Anonim Şirketi will be one of the largest industrial investments ever undertaken by the private sector in Türkiye and the largest investment in Rönesans' history, expected to directly contribute $300 million annually to Türkiye's balance of payments.

The investments secure landmark partnership with Africa's largest company, SONATRACH and one of the world's leading integrated supply chain solution providers for specialty liquid bulk chemicals, Stolt-Nielsen.


#sonatrach  #ceyhan  #turkiye  #pdh  #polypropylene 

Fuyou Technology, from top left to bottom right: a corner of the factory, office building, satellite view, 170 kta coal tar full fraction hydrogenation unit, 500 kta coal tar full fraction hydrogenation unit, 80 kta light hydrocarbon fraction separation unit.

Fuyou Technology has developed combined coal-based process technologies such as coal pyrolysis, hydrogenation of medium and low temperature coal tar full fractions to produce more intermediate distillate oil, efficient impurity removal and aromatics saturation of naphtha to produce cycloalkane chemicals. The company is the leading producer of methylcyclohexane, light white oil, transformer oil and aerospace special oils obtained from medium and low temperature coal tar.

Low-grade coal, which accounts for about 55% of the total coal resources in Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, has low carbon content and calorific value, and relatively high tar yield and hydrogen and oxygen content. The characteristics of the feedstock is conducive to efficient transformation and utilization through medium and low temperature pyrolysis.

Fuyou Technology's pyrolysis process product is separated into three substances: gas (coal gas), liquid (coal tar), and solid (semi-coke), and further converted to obtain clean fuels such as oil, gas, and electricity, as well as high value-added chemical products. The company has built and put into use China's first 170,000 tons/year medium and low temperature coal tar full-fraction hydrogenation high-yield intermediate distillate oil industrial demonstration unit and a 500,000 tons/year coal tar full-fraction hydrogenation production cycloalkane oil unit, promoting the high-end transformation of coal tar and realizing the transformation of coal from a single fuel to diversified products.

The naphtha separation unit now produces 80,000 tpy naphtha, which is converted mainly into cyclohexane, methylcyclohexane, and dimethylcyclohexane. Fuyou Technology is the largest methylcyclohexane producer in China, with an annual output of 30,000 tonnes, accounting for 85% of the market share. The company has also laid out industrial chain extension projects to produce high value-added products such as ethylcyclohexane.

Li Zhuoran, 10 Oct 2024, Focus on the high-quality development of Shaanxi's energy and chemical industry, West China Network.

#coal  #coalgasification  #coaltar  #cycloalcane  #naphtha  #distillate  #pyrolysis  #fuyou  #fuyoutechnology  #shaanxi  #yulin  #china

Dec 16, 2024 | Phillips 66 News Release

Two world-scale joint venture projects being developed by Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (CPChem) and QatarEnergy remain on track to start operations in 2026, Phillips 66 said on Monday. Phillips 66 and Chevron hold equal stakes in Chevron Phillips Chemical.

The US project is Golden Triangle Polymers, an integrated polyethylene (PE) complex in Orange, Texas. Chevron Phillips holds a 51% stake, and construction started in 2023.

The Qatari project in Ras Laffan is another integrated PE project. It is a 70:30 joint venture between QatarEnergy and CP Chem. Construction on this project started in 2024.

Remarquably, these two ethane crackers employing Technip tecnology will be the world's two largest, producing each above 2 Mt/a of ethylene when they are starting up, and each of the two CPChem MarTECH Single Loop polymerization plants also the world's largest with an output of 1 Mt/a of HDPE each at Golden Triangle and 850 Kt/a each at Ras Laffan.


#phillips  #chevron  #qatarenergy  #cpchem  #technip  #martech  #slurryloop  #ethylene  #polyethylene  #raslaffan  #goldentriangle  #steamcracking

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SINGAPORE, March 19 (Reuters) - - In a significant development in China's refining sector, state-run Sinochem Group has agreed to sell one of its bankrupt oil refineries to Hongrun Petrochemical, an independent refiner based in Eastern China. This sale marks a notable shift in the landscape of China's petrochemical industry and highlights the ongoing consolidation in the country's refining sector.

Hongrun Petrochemical, a private refiner located in Weifang city, Shandong province, has emerged as the successful bidder for the Changyi Petrochemical facility. The auction, which concluded on March 14, 2025, saw a winning bid of approximately 2.98 billion yuan ($411.82 million) for the refinery.

The Changyi Petrochemical plant, situated in Shandong's key refining area, boasts a processing capacity of about 160,000 barrels per day. However, the facility has been inactive since 2024, making it one of three Sinochem plants in Shandong declared bankrupt by local courts last year due to outstanding debts and taxes.

Sinochem acquired the struggling Shandong refineries, including Changyi Petrochemical, in a state-coordinated merger with ChemChina in 2021. However, the refineries have faced financial difficulties, leading to their bankruptcy declarations in 2024. Hongrun secured the refinery at a significantly discounted price, reflecting current market conditions.

The acquisition of Changyi Petrochemical by Hongrun Petrochemical has several key implications for the company. Hongrun is expected to inherit Changyi's crude oil import quota, enhancing its ability to secure feedstock. The deal may also include forgiveness of Changyi's outstanding tax obligations, reducing financial liabilities. Most notably, the acquisition will substantially boost Hongrun's crude processing capacity to nearly 20 million tons per year, or approximately 400,000 barrels per day, positioning the company for growth in China's competitive refining sector.

Sources reveal that Sinochem is currently in negotiations with two other private refiners in Shandong regarding the potential sale of its remaining two bankrupt facilities: Huaxing Petrochemical and Zhenghe Petrochemical.

#sinochem  #hongrun  #changyi  #refinery 

EcoCeres manufactures green and renewable HVO using patented technology at a facility located in Jiangsu Province / Ecoceres

Under China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), the government has set a target of consuming 50,000 tonnes of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually by 2025. Additionally, policymakers are exploring the implementation of a blending mandate for the aviation industry, which could require blending SAF at rates of 2% to 5%.

According to several sources, China's SAF industry is on track for significant growth, with total announced production capacity projected to reach 3.63 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) by the end of the decade. This expansion aligns with broader regional trends, as the Asia-Pacific region's SAF production capacity is expected to hit 3.5 million metric tons annually by the end of 2025.

Review of SAF Key Players and Capacities

Below is a list of some SAF operating production plants and projects in China:

OPERATING 

Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company

• Plant Location: Zhenhai District, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
• Capacity: Currently produces 100,000 tpy HEFA-based SAF and renewable diesel at its Zhenhai refinery. Plans for expansion are underway.
• Technology: Uses Sinopec's proprietary SRJET biofuel production technology. The plant is Asia's first RSB-certified SAF production unit.
• Details: The biofuel plant been operational since May 2022; most of its output is exported internationally. It has also received airworthiness certification to supply biojet fuel to China's aviation market.

Junheng Industry Group Biotech 

• Plant Location: Puyang Industrial Park, Henan Province
• Capacity:  the company started producing SAF in December 2023 at a new 400,000 tpy plant, costing 1.3 billion yuan ($180 million). 
• Production: the company expects to produce 150,000 tonnes of SAF in 2024. 
• Feedstock: UCO and waste oils from municipal, agricultural, and forestry sources
• Achievements: First private enterprise in China to receive SAF airworthiness approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Conducted successful engine tests using 100% SAF. SAF product obtained the EU ISCC bioenergy certification and is sold to European countries.

EcoCeres 

• Plant Location: Zhangjiagang , Jiangsu Province
• Technology: Proprietary technology. 
• Capacity: 100,000 tpy SAF / 200,000 tonnes renewable disel 
• Details: Operational since 2022; primarily exports its production to international markets. 

PROJECTS

Sinopec and TotalEnergies Joint Venture

• Plant Location: Sinopec refinery in China (specific location not disclosed)
• Capacity: Planned capacity of 230,000 tpy SAF
• Feedstock: Local waste or residues from the circular economy (e.g., UCO and animal fats)
• Technology & Partners: Will utilize Sinopec's SRJET technology combined with TotalEnergies' expertise in technical operations and distribution.
• Timeline & Details: This collaboration aligns with Sinopec's strategy for low-carbon solutions and TotalEnergies' goal of producing 1.5 million tons of SAF annually by 2030.

Tianzhou New Energy

• Plant Location: Weiyuan, Sichuan Province
• Capacity: 200,000 tonnes per year (tpy) SAF facility, with plans to expand to 500,000 tpy
• Feedstock: Used cooking oil (UCO)
• Timeline: Initially targeted late 2024 for start-up, now delayed to late 2025
• The facility will process 200,000 tpy of UCO into SAF, equivalent to about 4,300 barrels per day.

Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech

• Plant Location: Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province
• Capacity: 500,000 tpy SAF facility under construction
• BP acquired a 15% stake in the project for $49.56 million (354 million yuan)
• Feedstock: Waste cooking oil and other renewable resources processed using HEFA technology
• Details: One of the largest SAF plants in the region; expected to play a significant role in China's green aviation sector. 

Sichuan Jinshang Environmental Protection Tech

• Plant Location: Suining, Jintang County, Sichuan Province
• Planned capacity of 400,000 tpy SAF
• Timeline: Construction expected to begin by July 2025 and complete by the end of 2025
• Details: Partnering with Honeywell UOP to use Ecofining technology. 
• Feedstock: The plant will process renewable feedstocks like UCO and animal fats into SAF.

Shandong Haike Chemical

• Plant Location: Dongying City, Shandong Province
• Capacity: Retrofitting an existing refining unit to produce 500,000 tpy SAF using Axens’ Vegan technology
• Timeline: Expected completion by late 2025
• Details: The first application of Axens’ Vegan technology in Asia. The retrofit aims to produce high-quality SAF for domestic and international markets.

We will continue to update this list of SAF production plants in China and globally.

#biofuels #saf  #sustainability  #renewablefuels  #renewablediesel  #hefa  #sustainableaviationfuel  #hydrotreating  #usedcookingoil  #uco 

Feb 2, 2024 / SGS - On January 20, 2024, Jun Heng Biotechnology’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) achieved a significant milestone as its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) received airworthiness approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This marks the first instance of a private refinery obtaining official airworthiness approval, enabling commercial use.

The Jun Heng Biotechnology is located in Puyang Industrial Park, Henan province. The company utilizes used cooking oil (UCO) or oil derived from municipal, agricultural and forestry waste as a feedstock for SAF. The company plans to enhance its SAF production capacity to 400,000 tonnes annually by 2025. It anticipates reaching a production volume of 137,000 tonnes in 2024.

In early January 2024, the company conducted SAF performance and functional tests on the auxiliary power unit batch, with all test results compliant with the National No.3 jet fuel standard, GB 6537-2018. Additionally, the company achieved the first successful engine test run using 100% SAF in China.

It's noteworthy that, as of now, the Chinese government has not implemented a specific SAF standard in the country. Therefore, all SAF applied to aircraft must adhere to the GB 6537-2018 standard.

#saf  #sustainableaviationfuel  #biofuels  #sustainability 

Axens' Vegan^® technology to produce renewable diesel (RD) and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through the hydrotreatment of a wide range of vegetable oils and animal fats, including used cooking oil (UCO), has been added.


#vegan  #saf  #sustainableaviationfuel  #renewablediesel  #usedcookingoil  #uso  #axens #sustainability 

June 13, 2022 -- Zhenhai Refining and Chemical's 100,000 ton/year bio-jet fuel industrial production unit

The biofuel plant employing SRJET technology for the production of Sustaainable Aviation Fuels (SAF), started up in June 2022,  has been added to the Zhenhai Refinery.

#sinopec  #zhenhai  #china  #biofuels  #usedcookingoil  #sustainableaviationfuel  #saf  #jetfuel  #Sustainability 

Sinopec's SRJET technology for the production of SAF from bio-oils has been added.
 

#biooil #biogenicoil  #usedcookingoil  #uco  #fattyacidester  #sustainableaviationfuel  #saf  #jetfuel 

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Técnicas Reunidas / March 10, 2025 -- In a significant step toward Europe's energy transition goals, Técnicas Reunidas and Siemens Energy have been selected to carry out the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) for the La Robla Green project, set to become one of Europe's largest renewable methanol production facilities. The ambitious initiative is located in La Robla, a municipality in the province of León, Spain.

The project is spearheaded by Spanish company Reolum, which specializes in innovative energy transition solutions. The planned facility will produce 140,000 tons per year of green methanol (e-methanol) by combining renewable hydrogen with biogenic carbon captured from a biomass cogeneration plant. This approach ensures a sustainable production process with significantly reduced carbon emissions compared to conventional methanol production methods.

Green methanol is gaining prominence as a key alternative fuel for decarbonizing sectors with traditionally high emissions, such as maritime transport and aviation. It can be used directly as fuel or serve as feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), providing a crucial pathway toward achieving Europe's climate neutrality targets.

The La Robla Green project brings together the expertise of several global leaders in decarbonization technologies. Siemens Energy will lead the development of the renewable hydrogen unit, while Técnicas Reunidas will oversee biogenic carbon capture and e-methanol production units. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will provide advanced CO₂ capture technology, and Johnson Matthey will supply its proprietary eMERALD™ technology, enabling direct hydrogenation of captured CO₂ into methanol.

This collaborative effort aligns with Técnicas Reunidas' broader decarbonization strategy known as TRACK, aimed at accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. The project recently received substantial financial backing from the Spanish government: €180 million from NextGenerationEU funds allocated by the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge. This funding supports Spain's H2 Valles Program initiative to establish major renewable hydrogen clusters across various regions including Aragon, Andalusia, Castile and León, Catalonia, and Galicia.

With this investment and collaboration among industry leaders, La Robla Green positions itself as a landmark project in Europe's renewable energy landscape. It is expected to significantly contribute to regional economic growth while advancing Spain's leadership in green technologies and sustainable fuels.

#greenhydrogen  #emethanol  #sustainablefuels  #sustainableaviationfuel  #saf  #carboncapture  #co2capture  #sustainability 

CSPCL Huizhou Petrochemical Plant / Shell

Beijing, China, February 22, 2016 -- CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited (CSPC), a joint venture between Shell Nanhai B.V. and CNOOC Petrochemicals Investment Ltd., has officially announced the third phase of expansion for its petrochemical complex in Daya Bay, Huizhou, Guangdong Province. This ambitious project, valued at $6.7 billion, represents a significant step forward in meeting China's growing demand for petrochemical products.

The expansion will include the construction of a third ethane cracker with a planned capacity of 1.6 million tonnes per year (tpy) of ethylene, boosting the complex's total ethylene production capacity to 3.8 million tpy. Ethylene serves as a key building block for plastics and other essential chemical products. Alongside the cracker, the project will add 16 downstream derivatives units producing specialty chemicals including linear alpha olefins, Bisphenol-A (240,000 topy), polycarbonates (260,000 tpy), and diphenyl carbonate (220,000 tpy).

Linear alpha olefins are vital for manufacturing detergent alcohol and synthetic lubricants, while polycarbonates are used in impact-resistant plastics that can replace carbon-intensive steel. Carbonate solvents play a critical role in lithium-ion batteries, supporting the electric vehicle sector and energy storage solutions.

The new facilities aim to meet domestic demand across various industries, including agriculture, construction, healthcare, and consumer goods.

Scheduled for completion by 2028, the project incorporates innovative technologies to reduce environmental impact. CSPC plans to electrify compressor units and increase renewable energy usage to achieve a 20% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, aligning with China's carbon neutrality goals.

#sustainabilitygoals  #steamcracker  #ethanecracker  #ethylene  #cnooc  #cspc  #shell  #china  #huizhou  #guangdong  #sustainability  #linearalphaolefins  #lao  #polycarbonate  #electrification  #renewableenergy  #carbonemissions  #neutralitygoals 

Daxie refinery, Nov 4, 2024 / Ningo Petrochemical Association

China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) announced plans to commission its upgraded refinery and petrochemical complex on Daxie Island, Ningbo, later this year, following a major investment totaling approximately $2.74 billion.

Recent updates from CNOOC's refining division provide detailed insights into the expansion project, including the capacities of key processing units. The upgraded facility will feature:

• A new crude processing unit with a capacity of 120,000 barrels per day (bpd), doubling the site's total crude processing capability to 240,000 bpd (12 million tonnes per year).
   
• A catalytic cracker capable of producing 1.4 million tonnes per year (tpy).
   
• A hydrocracker with an annual production capacity of 2.2 million tpy. 
   
• A continuous reformer designed to process up to 1 million tpy.
   
• Two polypropylene units, each with an annual production capacity of 225,000 tpy, for a combined output of 450,000 tpy.

The project has achieved several key milestones. As of October 30, 2024, the utility engineering project for the integrated refinery complex—comprising 14 units—successfully passed intermediate handover inspections. Despite challenges such as tight construction schedules and overlapping interfaces, the project team implemented innovative solutions to streamline processes and ensure timely progress.

#ningbo  #china  #daxie  #cnooc  #refinery  #refineryexpansion 

A view of the Tarim Oilfield in the Tarim Basin of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. /China Media Group

In a significant milestone for China's energy sector, the Tarim Oilfield in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has emerged as a critical energy hub, contributing 37% of the country's total ultra-deep oil and gas production in 2024.

According to recent industry reports, the Tarim Oilfield produced approximately 150 million metric tons of oil and gas equivalent from ultra-deep reserves—formations located at depths exceeding 6,000 meters. This substantial output underscores China's growing expertise in tapping challenging deep-earth resources, helping to secure the nation's energy supply amid increasing domestic demand.

The Tarim Basin, known for its complex geological conditions and harsh environmental challenges, has long been considered one of China's most difficult regions for energy exploration. However, recent technological advancements and strategic investments by state-owned enterprises have significantly enhanced production capabilities.

Industry analysts highlight that breakthroughs in ultra-deep drilling technologies have been pivotal in unlocking these vast reserves. The successful extraction from such extreme depths demonstrates China's rapidly advancing technical capabilities in oil and gas exploration.

This achievement aligns with China's broader strategic objective to enhance domestic energy security by increasing self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. The Tarim Oilfield's substantial contribution is expected to play a crucial role in supporting the country's economic growth and stability in coming years.

#crudeoil  #baturalgas #oilandgas  #tarim  #oilfield  #china  #oilreserves  #ultradeepdrilling 

TECHNOLOGIE ALREADY OPERATING

Coal Gasification
▪️Startup Date: August 2015 (Phase I), July 2021 (Phase II)
▪️Plant Capacity: Supports total methanol production of 2×1.8 million tons/year
▪️Technology Provider: Yanchang Petroleum (integrated proprietary technology)
▪️Feedstock: Coal
▪️Products: Synthesis gas (syngas)

Natural Gas Steam Reforming
▪️Startup Date: August 2015 (Phase I), July 2021 (Phase II)
▪️Capacity: Integrated into methanol production capacity
▪️Provider: Proprietary integrated technology by Yanchang Petroleum
▪️Feedstock: Natural gas
▪️Products: Synthesis gas (syngas)

Rectisol Gas Cleaning
▪️Startup Date: August 2015 (Phase I), July 2021 (Phase II)
▪️Capacity: Integrated into methanol production capacity
▪️Provider: Proprietary integrated technology
▪️Feedstock: Raw syngas from coal gasification and natural gas reforming
▪️Products: Purified syngas for methanol synthesis

Methanol Synthesis
▪️Startup Date: August 2015 (Phase I), July 2021 (Phase II)
▪️Capacity: 2×1.8 million tons/year
▪️Provider: Yanchang Petroleum proprietary integrated technology
▪️Feedstock: Purified syngas (coal-based and natural gas-based mixed syngas), DCC hydrogen-rich gas
▪️Products: MTO-grade Methanol

Methanol to Olefins (DMTO)
▪️Startup Date: August 2015 (Phase I), July 2021 (Phase II)
▪️Capacity: 2×600,000 tons/year
▪️Provider: Proprietary DMTO technology
▪️Feedstock: Methanol
▪️Products: Ethylene, Propylene

Residual Oil Catalytic Thermal Cracking (DCC)
▪️Startup Date: August 2015
▪️Capacity: 1.5 million tons/year
▪️Provider: Institute of Petroleum Technology (Double riser technology)
▪️Feedstock: Residual oil
▪️Products: Olefins, Naphtha, Light Diesel

Veba Combi Cracking (VCC) Plant
▪️Startup Date: Operational since 2015
▪️Capacity: 450,000 tons/year
▪️Provider: KBR/BP alliance
▪️Feedstock: FCC slurry oil and coal slurry
▪️Products Made: Naphtha, ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD)

Polyolefin Units
▪️6 sets of polyolefin units (operating or scheduled) totaling 1.9 million tons/year.
▪️High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE): 300,000 tons/year
▪️Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE):300,000 tons/year
▪️Polypropylene (PP): 600,000 tons/year

Near-zero Wastewater Discharge System
▪️First phase started July,20,2014; upgraded in October,2020.
▪️Capacity: Phase I initial design scale 876m³/h – 
Phase I expansion to 1300m³/h▪️Feedstock: Industrial wastewater, domestic sewage, rainwater
▪️Products Made: Recycled water, sodium sulfate salt, sodium chloride salt

TECHNOLOGIES CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR IN PROJECT PHASE

Naphtha and Light Diesel Comprehensive Utilization Project
▪️Estimated Startup Date: End of March,2024
▪️Plant Capacity: Naphtha hydrorefining unit – 250,000 tons/year, Light diesel hydrorefining unit – 200,000 tons/year, Olefin raw material refining unit – 250,000 tons/year, Heavy aromatics adsorption separation unit – 200,000 tons/year.
▪️Technology Provider: Heavy aromatics adsorption separation technology provided by CNOOC Tianjin Chemical Research and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
▪️Feedstock: Naphtha and light diesel produced as by-products from DCC unit.
▪️Products Made: Benzene, toluene, mixed xylenes, aromatics.

Low Density Polyethylene and Copolymer Plant
▪️Startup Date: License secured September 24, 2024.
▪️Capacity: 150,000 tons/year.
▪️Technology Provider: ECI Group
▪️Technology: Proprietary hybrid reactor high-pressure polymerization technology developed from ICI autoclave technology.
▪️Feedstock: Ethylene with co-monomers such as vinyl acetate (for EVA) and butyl acrylate (for EBA).
▪️Products Made: LDPE (packaging films, coatings), EVA (adhesives, solar encapsulants), and EBA (sealants, specialty applications).

Methanol Gasification Slag Comprehensive Utilization Project
(No explicit startup date provided)

MTBE Unit Low-temperature Heat Utilization Project
(In progress; no explicit startup date provided)

Coal Gasification Conversion Condensate Environmental Protection Comprehensive Management Project
(Currently in project/research stage; no specific startup date provided.)

Methane Conversion Air Preheater Upgrade Energy-saving Project
(Currently in project/research stage; no specific startup date provided.)

Photovoltaic Power Generation Project
(Currently in project/research stage; no specific startup date provided.)

Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Demonstration Project
(Currently under development; no explicit startup date provided.)
▪️Plant Capacity: 360,000 tons/year CO₂ capture and storage
▪️Technology Provider: Proprietary CCUS technology developed by Yanchang Petroleum Group.
▪️Feedstock: CO₂ emissions from coal chemical enterprises.
▪️Products Made: Enhanced oil recovery through CO₂ flooding and underground storage.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES MENTIONED BUT WITHOUT EXPLICIT OPERATIONAL STATUS OR DATES PROVIDED

These technologies are mentioned as part of the company's comprehensive utilization strategy or future plans without clear operational status or startup dates explicitly indicated:

C₄ Mix to Olefin Conversion Unit (OCU) (mentioned implicitly as part of the olefin downstream processing chain)

C₅ Mix Recycling (implied as part of comprehensive utilization but not explicitly detailed with dates or capacities.)

Coal-Methane Co-gasification Technology (mentioned as a future planned project without explicit details on dates or capacities.)

Propane and Isobutane Dehydrogenation for Acrylic Acid and Esters Production (mentioned as planned projects without explicit details on dates or capacities.)


#coaltoolefins  #gasification  #methanol  #dmto  #methanoltoolefins  #dcc  #fcc  #catalyticcracking  #vcc  #vebacombicracking  #polyolefins  #netzero  #mtbe  #sustainability  #ccus  #ocu  #olefinconversionunit 

Saudi Arabia, 27 Feb 2025 - Saudi International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem) and global chemical giant LyondellBasell have announced a significant partnership to explore the development of a world-scale mixed-feed cracker in Saudi Arabia, bolstered by their successful securing of feedstock allocation from the Saudi government.

The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to conduct a joint feasibility study for the proposed facility, which would utilize both ethane and refinery off-gases as feedstock. This mixed-feed approach offers greater flexibility in raw material sourcing while potentially improving the economics of the operation.

The proposed cracker would be integrated with downstream units to produce a range of high-value petrochemical products, including polyethylene, polypropylene, and various specialty chemicals. Industry analysts estimate the total investment could exceed $5 billion, though the companies have not confirmed specific figures pending the feasibility study's completion.

For LyondellBasell, the partnership represents a strategic move to expand its presence in the Middle East, a region that offers competitive feedstock advantages and growing domestic markets. The company has been actively restructuring its global portfolio, seeking opportunities in regions with favorable economics while potentially divesting from higher-cost locations.

The Saudi government has strongly supported the development of domestic petrochemical capacity through initiatives like Vision 2030, which aims to reduce the country's dependence on crude oil exports by developing downstream industries, aligning with national priorities to capture more value from the country's natural resources.

If the feasibility study yields positive results, construction could begin as early as 2026, with production potentially starting by 2029. The facility would likely be located in Jubail Industrial City, where Sipchem already operates several petrochemical plants and where existing infrastructure could support the new development.

The project faces competition from similar large-scale petrochemical developments in the region, including those being pursued by Saudi Aramco and SABIC. However, industry experts believe growing global demand for petrochemical products, particularly in emerging Asian markets, provides room for multiple new facilities.

The announcement comes as part of a broader wave of petrochemical investments in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region, as producers seek to capitalize on competitive feedstock costs while meeting growing global demand for plastics and other petrochemical derivatives.

#aramco  #sabic  #sipchem  #lyondellbasell  #steamcracker  #ethane  #rog  #polyethylene  #polypropylene  #saudirabia 

Shell Geismer Chemical Plant (credit: Shell)

Shell, the global energy giant, is reportedly considering a significant restructuring of its chemical business, potentially  divesting operations in the United States and Europe while simultaneously expanding its joint venture presence in China.

According to industry sources, Shell is in the early stages of evaluating strategic options for its chemical assets in Western markets. The potential sale would mark a major shift in the company's portfolio strategy, moving away from regions facing higher energy costs and stricter regulatory environments.

In the United States, Shell operates several major chemical manufacturing facilities, including its massive petrochemical complex in Deer Park, TX, and chemical complexes in Geismar and Norco, LA., and Monaca, PA., where it says it stabilized production in 2024.

These facilities produce ethylene, propylene, and various specialty chemicals that serve as building blocks for consumer goods ranging from automotive parts to household products. The company also maintains research and development centers in Houston that have been instrumental in developing new chemical technologies and processes.

The company's Pennsylvania petrochemical complex in Beaver County, known as the Shell Polymers Monaca plant, could be among the assets on the chopping block. This $6 billion facility, which began operations in November 2022 after years of construction, is one of the largest of its kind in North America. The plant converts ethane from the Marcellus and Utica shale formations into polyethylene pellets used in plastics manufacturing. If sold, it would represent a stunning reversal for a project that was heavily subsidized with an estimated $1.65 billion in state tax credits and had been heralded as a major economic development win for the region.

Shell's European chemical operations are equally substantial, with major production sites in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK. The Moerdijk facility in the Netherlands stands as one of Shell's largest European chemical plants, producing base chemicals and intermediates. In Germany, the Rheinland complex integrates refining and chemical production. Shell also operates chemical plants in Rotterdam, NL.

While scaling back in traditional markets, Shell appears to be doubling down on its Chinese joint venture with CNOOC, known as CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Limited (CSPC). The company is reportedly planning to expand this partnership, reflecting Shell's growing focus on Asian markets where demand for petrochemical products continues to rise steadily. The existing CSPC complex in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, is one of China's largest petrochemical facilities and has been operating since 2006.

"This dual approach of divesting in mature markets while expanding in growth regions aligns with broader industry trends," said an industry analyst familiar with the matter. "Many Western chemical producers are reevaluating their global footprints in response to shifting economic realities."

Shell's chemical division manufactures a range of products including ethylene, propylene, and other base chemicals used in everything from packaging to automotive components. The business has faced challenges in recent years due to volatile feedstock prices, increasing competition from Middle Eastern and Asian producers, and growing pressure to reduce environmental impacts.

The company has not officially confirmed these plans, with a spokesperson stating only that "Shell regularly reviews its  portfolio of assets to ensure alignment with our strategy." If Shell proceeds with these changes, it would join several other major  chemical companies that have restructured their operations in  recent years to focus on specific regions or product segments  where they see the greatest competitive advantage.

Industry observers note that any divestment would likely attract interest from private equity firms or chemical companies looking to expand their presence in established markets. Meanwhile, the expansion in China underscores the continued  importance of the region as a growth driver for the global  chemical industry.

The timeline for any potential sale remains unclear, though sources suggest Shell may begin formal processes within the next several quarters if internal reviews confirm this direction.

#shell #chemicals #divestment #westernoperations #chemicalplants #china

New Delhi – India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is actively seeking strategic partners to ensure a stable supply of ethane feedstock for its ONGC Petro additions Ltd (OPaL) petrochemical complex in Dahej, Gujarat.

ONGC has issued an expression of interest (EOI) to collaborate with companies experienced in the operation and management of very large ethane carriers (VLECs), very large gas carriers, and liquefied natural gas carriers. This initiative aims to secure the necessary infrastructure for transporting 800,000 tonnes per year of ethane, which OPaL requires from May 2028 onwards.

OPaL operates a dual-feed cracker capable of producing 1.1 million tonnes per year of ethylene and 400,000 tonnes per year of propylene. The facility relies on a mix of naphtha and C2, C3, and C4 feedstock.

ONGC's plan involves establishing a joint venture company that will handle funding and the construction of VLECs. ONGC will then charter these vessels to transport its ethane requirements.

Interested parties have until March 27th to submit their proposals.

#opal  #ongc  #india  #vlec  #steamcracker  #ethane  #lpg 

Rotterdam, Netherlands, 11 Feb 2025 - Chemical manufacturing giant LyondellBasell has announced plans to shut down its propylene oxide (PO) and styrene monomer (SM) production facility at Maasvlakte in the Rotterdam port area. The closure marks a significant shift in the company's European operations and will impact the regional petrochemical landscape.

According to company officials, the decision comes after a comprehensive strategic review of LyondellBasell's global asset portfolio, with the Maasvlakte plant deemed no longer economically viable in the current market environment. The facility, which has been operational since the early 2000s, has faced increasing pressure from newer, more efficient production sites in Asia and the Middle East.

Industry analysts point to several factors contributing to the closure, including high European energy costs, increasing global competition, and shifting market demands. The company will reportedly maintain its other Dutch operations, including facilities in Rotterdam's Botlek area.

Propylene oxide and styrene monomer are key ingredients used in the production of polyurethanes, plastics, and synthetic rubbers found in numerous consumer and industrial products. Market observers suggest that LyondellBasell will likely meet European demand for these products through its remaining facilities and strategic supply agreements.

The plant is expected to complete a phased shutdown by the end of the year, following appropriate decommissioning procedures and environmental protocols.

#posm  #smpo  #lyondelbasell  #propyleneoxide  #styrene  #dutchplant  #thenetherlands  #plantclosure 

Construction is under way for S-Oil's $7 billion Shaheen petrochemical project in Ulsan (Credit: S-Oil)

Ulsan, South Korea – February 17, 2025 – S-Oil, a leading South Korean refiner, has announced that its $7 billion Shaheen petrochemical project in Ulsan has reached 55% completion in engineering, procurement, and construction. This major initiative, featuring one of the world’s largest integrated steam crackers, is on track for mechanical completion in the first half of 2026, with commercial operations starting in the second half. Utilizing thermal crude-to-chemicals (TC2C) technology developed with Saudi Aramco and Lummus Technology, the project will produce 1.8 million tons of ethylene annually, doubling S-Oil’s petrochemical output to 25% and boosting South Korea’s economy with up to 17,000 jobs during peak construction.

#soil  #aramco  #lummus  #southkorea  #korea  #shaheen  #tc2c  #crudeoiltochemicals  #oiltochemicals  #steamcracking  #ethylene  #ulsan 

From INEOS, Project ONE, Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA).

General

The ethane cracker (ECR) is located in the southern part of the project area and is one of the most innovative, efficient and sustainable cracking facilities in the world. The ethane cracker will have a production capacity of 1 450 000 tonnes/year of ethylene.

If there is a shortage of ethane as a feedstock in the short term, propane can be partially used as a backup feedstock - in fact, the ECR can be fed with a mixture of about 20% propane and 80% ethane. 

The main components of the ECR are:
• Main units:
     • an oven section;
     • a water quench and dilution steam production;
     • a compression and alkaline treatment;
     • the partition.
• Additional support units: steam and condensate, slop and waste water system.

In the separation section of the ECR, in addition to pure ethylene, other fractions including pure propylene are obtained. It will also be possible to add externally supplied propylene to the separation section. This concerns so-called chemical grade propylene with a lower degree of purity than the polymer grade propylene that is obtained at Project One. The chemical grade propylene is further purified in this way to polymer grade propylene, with the impurities being removed and ending up in other fractions. Project One plans to produce 230 500 tonnes/year of pure (polymer grade) propylene in this way.

Oven Section

The ethane is mixed with dilution steam and an ethane-rich recycle stream to obtain a suitable reaction mixture. This is passed in parallel through the furnaces.

The furnace section consists of 6 parallel furnaces. They are arranged in 3 pairs, each pair consisting of two mirrored ovens placed 'back to back'. The operation and capacity of the 6 ovens is otherwise identical. Each oven consists of a radiation section and a convection section. In the radiation section, the conversion of ethane to ethylene and by-products (high value chemicals) takes place. The reactions take place at high temperatures in tube reactors (coils). The high temperatures are achieved by burning fuel gas in burners. In order to minimize fuel consumption, the suctioned air is preheated with residual heat. 

Over time, coke deposits form on the inside of these coils. The formation of this coke is slowed down as much as possible by, among other things, using suitable coil material, diluting the  hydrocarbon reaction mixture with steam, and adding sulphur components to the reaction mixture, but it cannot be avoided completely. These cokes form an insulating layer on the inside of the coils. When this insulation layer becomes too thick, the wall temperature of these coils approaches its structural limit and the coke layer must be removed.

When the reaction mixture leaves the coils, it is cooled as quickly as possible to prevent further reaction. This is done in heat exchangers that produce high-pressure steam from the exchanged heat.

In the convection section, the flue gas produced by the combustion of the fuel in the burners is conveyed to the chimney by means of a succession of heat exchangers and an electrically driven fan. This section is designed to recover the maximum amount of residual heat in the gas.

Water quench and dilution steam production

In the water quench section, the residual heat from the process gas, which cannot be converted to steam, is removed by direct contact with process water. This causes the dilution steam present in the reaction mixture to be condensed together with the heavier hydrocarbon components (C₅⁺ fraction and pyrolysis oil), after which the oil phase is separated from the water phase in a liquid-liquid separator. Coke and tar are also purified from the reaction mixture in this section. The process water is further used to produce process steam (dilution steam).

Compression and alkaline treatment

In the compression section, the process gas is compressed to the pressure required for further product separation.

In the alkaline treatment, acid gases (H₂S, CO₂, etc.) from the process gas are neutralised and removed with NaOH (sodium hydroxide). A specific wastewater flow is created (so-called 'spent caustic') containing the acidic components and a surplus of NaOH. This wastewater flow is given a separate pre-treatment in the water purification system.

Separation

In the separation section, the process gas is separated into its various components which are then purified into products that meet set specifications, primarily by distillation. First, the process gas is further cooled and dried. Then, all components with two or less carbon atoms are separated from those with at least three carbon atoms. The stream with two or less carbon atoms contains the component acetylene, which is reacted to ethylene in the C₂-hydrogenation. This stream is then cooled down very strongly. At these low temperatures, the fuel gas (mixture of mainly methane and hydrogen) can be separated from the components with two carbon atoms. The remaining tail gas is sent as fuel gas to the furnaces and steam boilers to be burned. The stream with two carbon atoms is a mixture of ethane and  ethylene. These two components are then separated from each other. Ethylene is delivered as an end product to the boundary of the ethane cracker. Ethane is sent back to the furnaces as a recycle stream as feed.

From the stream with at least three carbon atoms, first the components with exactly three carbon atoms are extracted. This mixture consists mainly of propane and propylene. A small part of di-olefins can also be found in the mixture. These are hydrogenated in the C₃ hydrogenation. This C₃ mixture stream is combined with imported chemical grade propylene. This is less pure propylene (approximately 95% pure), which still contains other hydrocarbons. The mixed flow is then sent to the C3-splitter for further purification. In the C₃ splitter, propylene on the one hand and propane and other hydrocarbons on the other are separated.

Propane can be returned to the furnaces. The propylene is obtained in a very pure form (polymer grade propylene, approx. 99.5% pure) and is discharged via pipelines as one of the end products of the cracker.

After the separation of the components with 3 carbon atoms, a mixture of components with at least 4 carbon atoms remains. As a final step, this mixture is split into a C₄ mixture and a C₅⁺ mixture. These flows are stored and disposed of, also as end products.

The description of the Raffinerie Heide's Hemmingstedt refinery has been updated.


#sustainability  #greenhydrogen  #hydrogenstorage  #emethanol  #cleanfuels  #electrolysis  #westkuste100  #emissions  #co2emissions 

Dakar, Senegal - February 10, 2025

The Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR), Senegal's leading oil refinery, has successfully received and begun processing its first shipment of crude oil from the Sangomar field. This milestone marks a significant step towards Senegal's energy independence, as the facility will now refine locally produced crude oil into essential petroleum products including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and low sulfur fuel oil (LSFO).

The operation commenced under the supervision of SAR's Loading Master, with the safe unloading of the inaugural vessel carrying Sangomar crude. This development comes after recent renovations that increased the refinery's capacity to 1.5 million tons per annum, enabling it to meet 70-75% of Senegal's domestic market needs.

The facility, which has been operational since 1961, is jointly owned by several stakeholders, including Petrosen (46%), Locafrique (34%), Sahara Energy Resources (8.18%), TotalEnergies (6.82%), and ITOC (5%). SAR has announced plans for further expansion, targeting a capacity of 2.5 million tons per annum by 2028, which would fully satisfy Senegal's domestic demand of 1.6 million tons while supporting regional market growth.

#societeafricainederaffinage  #totalenergies  #petrosen  #senegal  #dakkar  #crudeoil  #refining  #sangomar 

Cangrejera gas cracker has an ethylene production capacity of 500,000 tpa

Mexico City, Mexico - February 12, 2025 - Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), Mexico's state-owned oil and gas company, has announced a significant investment of $975 million to bolster the country's petrochemical industry. This investment is part of the Mexican government's broader plan to revitalize the sector and reduce reliance on imports.

The funds will be used to reactivate the Cangrejera complex, transforming it into a petrochemical refinery. This move aims to increase domestic production of essential petrochemical products, thereby meeting the growing demand within Mexico and potentially reducing reliance on imports.

Pemex CEO Víctor Rodríguez emphasized the importance of this investment, stating, "This initiative aligns with our commitment to strengthen Mexico's energy independence and foster economic growth." He further highlighted the collaboration between Pemex and other government agencies, including the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Citizen Security, to combat fuel theft and ensure efficient logistics.

The Mexican government's 2024-2030 Hydrocarbon Sector Work Plan outlines several strategic actions for Pemex, including:

▪️Efficient exploration and sustainable production
    of hydrocarbons
▪️Strengthening the refining system
▪️Expanding petrochemical and fertilizer output
▪️Securing efficient logistics
▪️Promoting clean energy generation


#pemex  #petroleosmexicanos   #pemextransformacionindutrial   #veracruz   #mexico   #coatzacoalcos   #cangrejera 

Pemex' Cangrejera Petrochemical Complex has been added.

#pemex #petroleosmexicanos  #pemextransformacionindutrial  #veracrus  #mexico  #coatzacoalcos  #cangrejera 

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Yara's Hull Plant Mothballing Highlights Europe's Ongoing Energy Challenges

The recent announcement (on 7 February 2025) of Yara International's decision to mothball its Hull ammonia plant in the UK, which has an annual capacity of 300,000 metric tons represents a striking example of how Europe's energy crisis continues to impact industrial production.

This decision is part of a broader strategy to reduce European ammonia production by 1 million metric tons due to high natural gas feedstock costs and the impact of European carbon policies.

The Hull plant closure, likely permanent, reflects the challenges faced by energy-intensive industries in Europe, where elevated energy prices and regulatory pressures have significantly eroded competitiveness.

The Natural Gas-Fertilizer Connection

Fertilizer production, particularly nitrogen-based fertilizers, is
inextricably linked to natural gas prices. Natural gas serves not only as an energy source but also as a key raw material in the production process. Through the Haber-Bosch process, natural gas (methane) is converted into hydrogen, which then combines with nitrogen from the air to produce ammonia – the building block of nitrogen fertilizers.

When natural gas prices surge, fertilizer production costs increase dramatically, as gas can represent up to 80% of the production costs for nitrogen fertilizers. This direct relationship makes fertilizer plants particularly vulnerable to gas price volatility.

The Chain of Events: Europe's Energy Market Transformation

The current situation stems from a series of significant changes in Europe's energy landscape:

Europe took the decisive step of sanctioning gas imports from Russia altogether, forcing a dramatic restructuring of its energy supply chains. This led to a rushed transition toward liquefied natural gas (LNG) from distant suppliers like the United States and Qatar. However, LNG proves significantly more expensive than pipeline gas due to the complex processes of liquefaction, oceanic transport, storage and regasification.

Germany's decision to accelerate the dismantling of its nuclear power plants set an early precedent for increased gas dependency in Europe's largest economy. This shift put additional pressure on the continent's gas supplies and grid stability.

The situation intensified when the Baltic states decided to cut
themselves off from the Russian power grid on 9 February 2025, leading to significant spikes in regional electricity prices. This was preceded by Ukraine's decision to halt gas transit through its territory on 1 January 2025, which had been a crucial pipeline route for Russian gas reaching European markets.

New U.K. Tax Rates Are Hammering North Sea Oil And Gas Drilling

In the UK, the situation intensified in October when the UK government raised the Energy Profits Levy (EPL), commonly known as the windfall tax, from 35% to 38%. The United Kingdom currently imposes one of the world's highest tax burdens on offshore oil and gas production, with operators in the North Sea facing a total tax rate of 78% resulting from the combination of standard taxation and the EPL.

The policy has created a challenging environment for the UK's domestic energy production, Britain now paying the highest electricity prices in the World.

Norway's Gas Threat: A New Risk to Europe's Energy Security

Norway, a critical supplier of natural gas to Europe, has recently hinted at potential disruptions to its energy exports due to domestic and geopolitical pressures. Currently providing nearly half of Germany's gas supply, Norway has become indispensable for European energy security following the decline of Russian gas imports.

However, soaring electricity prices in Norway—six times the EU average—have sparked domestic backlash, with political parties advocating for reduced energy exports to prioritize national affordability. Additionally, technical failures, such as the January 2025 shutdown of Norway's Hammerfest LNG plant, have already tightened Europe's strained energy supply.

These developments highlight Europe’s vulnerability to disruptions in Norwegian gas flows, further exacerbating its ongoing energy crisis.

European Decarbonization Policies

Both the EU and the UK are undergoing significant transformations in their energy landscapes as part of ambitious decarbonization policies aimed at achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The EU’s European Green Deal and legally binding Climate Law, alongside the UK’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan and Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), have driven renewable energy adoption and reduced reliance on fossil fuels.

The measures have significantly impacted energy prices across Europe. Investments in green technologies, carbon pricing, and restrictions on fossil fuel use have increased costs for industries and households alike.

In the UK, phasing out coal power and limiting new oil and gas licenses have heightened dependency on renewables and imported energy, raising concerns about energy security.

Deindustrialization in Europe: The Impact of Surging Energy and Gas Prices

These rising costs are placing heavy financial pressure on energy-intensive industries across Europe and the UK, accelerating trends of deindustrialization, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, net zero energy policy decisions, and the reduction of Russian gas supplies.

Energy-intensive industries, such as chemicals, steel, and aluminum, have been particularly affected, with many companies curbing production or relocating to regions with lower energy costs like the U.S. or Asia. Yara's decision to close its Hull ammonia plant is only the latest in a long list of industrial failures across Europe.

#naturalgas  #deindustrialization  #europe  #fertilizer  #ammonia  #lng #ttf

Motiva Port Arthur Is Now the Largest US Refinery (Source: The Railroad Commission of Texas, Infographic credit: Bloomberg)

February 11, 2025 | Port Arthur, Texas, USA (Bloomberg)

Motiva Enterprises, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, has successfully expanded its refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, solidifying its position as the largest fuel-making facility in the United States. The refinery's capacity has grown to 654,000 barrels of oil per day (b/d), surpassing other major refineries in the country.

The Port Arthur refinery has been a key asset for Motiva since Saudi Aramco became its sole owner in 2017. This expansion aligns with Aramco's strategic goals to strengthen its global refining and petrochemical footprint. The upgraded facility is expected to enhance fuel production capabilities while contributing significantly to the local economy by creating jobs and boosting industrial activity in the region.

This development marks a significant achievement for Saudi Aramco and underscores its commitment to expanding its influence in North America's energy sector.

#motiva  #aramco  #portarthur  #refinery  #crudeoil 

ExxonMobil's ethylene plant n°3 in Baytown, Texas (Credit: ExxonMobil)

February 7, 2025 | Point Comfort, Texas, USA (ExxonMobil Corp.)

ExxonMobil is evaluating the construction of an $8.6 billion polyethylene plant in Point Comfort, Texas, as part of its global growth strategy. The proposed facility, which would include a large-scale ethane cracker, aims to produce ethylene and polyethylene—key components in plastic manufacturing.

The project is under review following Exxon's application for tax abatements under Texas' Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act (JETI). If approved, construction could begin as early as 2026, with operations expected to start in 2031.

The plant would generate approximately 600 permanent and contract jobs and employ over 3,000 workers during peak construction. Exxon projects the facility will contribute $3.6 billion annually to the state's economy once fully operational.

Exxon is also considering alternative locations for the project in the Middle East, Asia, and other parts of North America. The final decision will depend on market conditions and governmental support in competing regions.

#exxonmobil  #polyethylene  #ethylene  #steamcracker  #texas  #usgc  #gulfcoast  #ethanecracker  #gascracker 

DOW Chemical’s industrial complex, in Terneuzen, The Netherlands

24^th Jan 2025

Dow's decision to indefinitely postpone the maintenance of its No. 3 ethylene cracker (LCH-3) at Terneuzen reflects the company's strategy to navigate challenging market conditions in Europe.

Initially planned for 2023 and later rescheduled for 2025, the maintenance has now been deferred indefinitely due to weak regional demand and cost-cutting measures.

The idling of this cracker, which has a nameplate capacity of 680,000 tons per year of ethylene, will help Dow reduce expenditures while maintaining its ability to meet customer commitments through its other two operational crackers (LCH-1, LCH-2) at the site.

This move highlights the broader struggles in Europe's petrochemical sector, where subdued demand and oversupply have pressured margins.

The closure of downstream derivative production facilities at the DOW Chemical’s industrial complex, in Terneuzen, such as Trinseo's ethylbenzene-styrene unit and Olin's cumene unit in 2023, has further exacerbated the challenges in placing cracker products in the market.

Dow's flexibility in feedstock usage at Terneuzen has historically supported profitability, but current conditions necessitate operational adjustments.

The timeline for restarting LCH-3 remains uncertain and will depend on market recovery and investment in required maintenance.

#terneuzen  #netherlands  #dowchemical  #steamcracker 

Dow Polyurethane Technologies

January 30, 2025 | Midland, Michigan (Dow Inc.)

Dow, a global chemical giant, has initiated a comprehensive review of its European assets, focusing primarily on its polyurethane business. This decision comes as the company navigates persistent economic challenges and a complex regulatory environment in the region.

The review will assess the competitiveness of key facilities producing methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), propylene oxide, and polyether polyols—assets that generated approximately $2.9 billion in annual sales in 2023. Dow aims to optimize value through its "best-owner" strategy, with plans to complete the evaluation by mid-2025.

Jim Fitterling, CEO of Dow, emphasized the importance of adapting to market conditions while maintaining a value-driven approach. He noted that selling assets rather than closing them could align better with the company's long-term objectives.

This move reflects broader industry trends as other chemical companies reevaluate their European operations due to high production costs and stringent regulations.

Despite these challenges, Dow remains committed to strengthening its global portfolio while addressing regional complexities, reporting stable performance globally with its third-quarter 2024 sales rising modestly by 1%.

#dow  #chemicals  #polyurethane  #polyols  #mdi  #europe  #assets 

Troll C

Date: February 9, 2025

Norwegian energy giant Equinor has announced a significant shift in its energy strategy, halving its planned investments in renewable energy over the next two years while ramping up oil and gas production.

The company will reduce its renewable energy spending to $5 billion, down from the $10 billion it previously committed, citing rising costs and slower-than-expected progress in low-carbon projects.

Equinor has also revised its 2030 renewable capacity target to 10-12 GW, a reduction from the earlier goal of 12-16 GW. This adjustment comes as the company focuses on "value creation" and shareholder returns.

CEO Anders Opedal emphasized that the decision aligns with market realities, noting that profitability in renewables has not met expectations. Despite these changes, Equinor maintains its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

It plans to continue investing in carbon capture and storage (CCS) and hydrogen technologies while reducing emissions from its oil and gas operations. However, the company will now prioritize increasing oil and gas output by 10% through 2027, leveraging its assets on the Norwegian continental shelf and other key projects like the Johan Sverdrup oil field to produce 2.2mn barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030.

This strategic pivot reflects broader industry trends as major energy companies, including BP and Shell, scale back renewable ambitions amid economic pressures and geopolitical uncertainties.

While Equinor's move is expected to bolster cash flow and shareholder value, it raises questions about the pace of the global energy transition and the challenges of balancing profitability with sustainability goals.

#energytransition  #renewableenergy  #oilandgas  #equinor  #hydrogen #carbonecapture  #ccs  #greenhydrogen #Sustainability 

Please check our descriptions for the various types of polyethylene highlighting the relationship between molecular architecture and density scale. 

Illustration is used for the main product 'Polyethylene' and the various subproducts (LDPE, HDPE, MDPE, LDPE, etc.).

#ldpe  #mdpe  #lldpe  #vldpe  #uldpe  #polyethylene  #pe 
 

A generic butadiene extraction process has been created to be selected for site's model when technology provider / licensor is unknown.


#butadieneextraction  #solventextraction  #crudec4  #mixedc4  #raffinate 

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 

BP Gelsenkirchen Refinery

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany | February 6, 2025

BP has announced its intention to sell its Ruhr Oel GmbH operations in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, including the refinery and associated petrochemical assets19. The marketing process begins immediately, with BP targeting to complete the sale agreement within 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

The Gelsenkirchen facility, Germany's third-largest refinery, currently processes approximately 12 million tons of crude oil annually and employs around 2,000 workers and 160 apprentices. The sale package includes the BP refinery in Gelsenkirchen and DHC Solvent Chemie GmbH in Mülheim an der Ruhr.

The decision comes amid challenging conditions for European refiners, who face increasing competition from Middle Eastern and Asian facilities, along with pressure from vehicle electrification and high operating costs. BP had already planned to reduce the refinery's capacity from 260,000 barrels per day of crude oil to 155,000 barrels per day in 2025.

Emma Delaney, BP's Executive Vice President for customers and products, explained that the decision aligns with BP's strategy to become a simpler, more focused, higher-value company. The company has recently modernized the facility's infrastructure, including power grid renewal and establishing independent steam supply, making it attractive for potential buyers.

The Gelsenkirchen site plays a crucial role in North Rhine-Westphalia's chemical industry, producing not only conventional fuels but also having the potential to manufacture biofuels and process recycled plastics. The refinery will continue normal operations throughout the sales process.

This move is part of a broader trend in Germany's refining sector, with other major players like Shell and ExxonMobil also seeking to divest their refining assets in the country. Industry analysts expect German crude refining capacity to decrease from 2.1 million barrels per day in 2020 to 1.8 million barrels per day by 2026.

#crudeoil  #refining  #refinery  #bp  #shell  #exxon  #germany  #gelsenkirchen 

The description of KBR's Phenol/Acetone process has been updated.

#kbr #phenol  #acetone  #cumene  #oxidation 

Vitol's ATB Terminal in Malaysia.

In a recent report, Vitol, the world's largest independent oil trader, has projected that global oil demand will remain at current levels until at least 2040. This forecast challenges earlier predictions of a peak in oil demand followed by a sharp decline due to the rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy sources.

Vitol's analysis suggests that while demand for oil in developed nations may decrease, this will be offset by rising demand in developing economies. The company cites population growth, economic expansion, and urbanization as key factors driving this continued demand.

The report also highlights the role of the petrochemicals industry, which is expected to see increased oil demand for the production of plastics and other materials. This growth, coupled with demand from developing nations, is anticipated to keep global oil consumption steady.

While acknowledging the global push for cleaner energy, Vitol's forecast indicates that oil will continue to play a significant role in the global energy mix for the foreseeable future. The company's analysis underscores the complex challenges of balancing economic development with the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

China: Vitol's global head of research, Giovanni Serio, has highlighted that China will continue to play a critical role in global oil demand, particularly in the petrochemical sector. Despite the rise of electric vehicles and the energy transition, China's focus on petrochemicals is expected to drive oil demand.

Long-Term Forecast: Vitol has pushed back its peak oil demand forecast globally to the 2030s, citing a slower uptake of electric vehicles and lower commitments to environmental targets. The company also anticipates that jet fuel and petrochemical feedstocks will drive global oil demand growth in the next five years.

These insights reflect Vitol's evolving views on the future of oil demand, emphasizing the role of emerging markets and the ongoing energy transition.

#vitol  #energy  #energytrannsition  #oildemand  #crudeoil  #petrochemicals 

Rotterdam, January 28, 2025 – LyondellBasell (LYB), the world's largest licensor of polyolefin technologies, today announced that Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL) has selected its Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process (Hostalen ACP) technology for a new 500 kiloton per year (kta) high-density polyethylene (HDPE) facility in Paradip, India.

The new HDPE plant will be integrated into IOCL's Paradip complex, one of India's largest integrated refinery-petrochemical complexes. Located on the eastern coast of India in the state of Odisha, the Paradip facility plays a strategic role in serving the growing polymer market in the Indian subcontinent. The complex, which includes a 15 million tonnes per year refinery, will benefit from the addition of this state-of-the-art HDPE unit to its existing petrochemical operations.


#paradip  #india  #hostalen  #acp  #lyondellbasell  #hdpe 

HOUSTON, June 20, 2024 -- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. ("BPCL") has selected Univation's UNIPOL™ PE Process Technology for two world-scale production lines to be located at BPCL's Bina Refinery site in Madhya Pradesh, India, Univation reports.

The two units are designed to achieve a combined nameplate production capacity of 1,150,000 tons per annum of polyethylene (PE).

The process designs for the two BPCL's reactor lines are engineered with full production back-fill capabilities to maximize manufacturing flexibility, increase PE resin supply continuity, and enable enhanced responsiveness to emerging marketplace needs.

The two BPCL reactor lines will enable production of both high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) products allowing BPCL to meet their customer demands across a wide range of PE applications essential for Indian markets.


#univation  #unipolpe  #india  #bpcl  #binarefinery 

Description of the Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL)'s Indmax FCC technology has been updated.


#iocl  #indianoilcorporation  #lummus  #fcc  #catalyticcracking  #residueupgrading 

IOCL Paradip refinery

News provided by: Univation Technologies, LLC, Sep 16, 2024

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), India's largest oil refiner, has selected Univation Technologies' UNIPOL™ PE Process Technology for a new world-scale polyethylene (PE) production line at its Paradip Petrochemical Complex in Odisha, India.

This significant expansion will add a nameplate production capacity of 650,000 tons per annum of PE, significantly boosting IOCL's ability to meet the growing demand for polyethylene in the Indian market. The new line will have the flexibility to produce both linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE), covering a wide range of applications.

IOCL has chosen a combination of Univation's advanced catalysts to achieve this versatility, including:

    UCAT™ J Unimodal HDPE/LLDPE Technology
    PRODIGY™ Bimodal HDPE Technology
    ACCLAIM™ Unimodal HDPE Technology

This strategic selection allows IOCL to cater to both unimodal and bimodal PE market segments, ensuring they can meet stringent performance standards for critical applications like flexible and rigid packaging, high-pressure pipes, and durable goods.

Recognizing the growing importance of metallocene polyethylene in India, IOCL will also utilize Univation's XCAT™ Metallocene Catalysts. This will enable them to produce advanced metallocene PE grades for high-end applications such as robust shipping packaging, high-performance films for food preservation, and sustainable agricultural films.

To ensure optimal operation and efficiency, IOCL will implement Univation's PREMIER™ APC+ 3.0 Advanced Process Control Platform. This platform is designed to enhance process control, optimize raw material yields, and 1 maintain consistent product quality across the entire PE resin grade portfolio.

#unipol  #polyethylene  #bimodal  #metallocene  #univation  #iocl  #india  #indianoilcompany  #paradip  #refinery 

IOCL chairman Arvinder Singh Sahney having a discussion with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on 24 Dec 2024 (Photo | Express)

Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), India's largest oil refiner, has announced a significant investment of approximately $7 billion (INR 61,000 crore) in a new naphtha cracker project in Paradip, Odisha. This project represents a major step in expanding India's petrochemical production capacity and boosting economic development in the region.

The naphtha cracker unit will be located at IOCL's existing refinery complex in Paradip. This strategic location offers synergies with the existing infrastructure and feedstock supply. The project is expected to create numerous jobs during construction and operation, contributing to local employment and economic growth. The investment proposals is part of Paradip refinery capacity expansion from 15 million tonne per annum (MTPA) to 25 MTPA.

This investment underscores IOCL's commitment to meeting the growing demand for petrochemicals in India. The naphtha cracker will produce key building blocks for various downstream products, serving industries ranging from plastics and packaging to textiles and automotive. This project will reduce India's reliance on imports for these crucial materials.

#iocl  #indianoilcompany  #steamcracker  #naphtha  #india  #paradip  #refinery 

BPCL Mumbai Refinery

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has unveiled plans for an ambitious $11 billion integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant expansion of India's refining capabilities. The announcement comes as India positions itself to become a major global refining hub amid Western companies' shift toward energy transition.

In a recent interview, BPCL Chairman G. Krishnakumar highlighted the strategic importance of the project, stating, "We feel there is a big opportunity in the refining sector. India's primary energy demand itself is also going to increase three to four times as its economy expands." This expansion aligns with India's vision to become a developed nation by 2047, targeting a GDP growth from $3.8 trillion to $30 trillion.

The proposed facility in Andhra Pradesh will include a 9-million-metric-tons-per-year refinery and an ethylene cracker, with an estimated cost between 900-950 billion rupees ($10.56-11.14 billion). The complex will feature a 35% petrochemical intensity, and pre-project work, including land acquisition, has already begun.

The strategic location in South India is particularly significant, as approximately 80% of the complex's output will serve the southern region's petrochemical developers and automobile manufacturers. This new facility will complement BPCL's existing operations, which currently include three refineries with a combined capacity of 35.3 million metric tons per year, plus fuel purchases from the 3-million-metric-ton Numaligarh refinery in the northeast.

Beyond this major project, BPCL is diversifying its portfolio with renewable energy initiatives. The company aims to achieve 10 gigawatts of clean energy projects by 2035 and has formed a joint venture with Sembcorp to expand its current 300-megawatt renewable energy portfolio.

Additionally, Krishnakumar expressed optimism about the $20 billion Mozambique LNG project, led by France's TotalEnergies, in which BPCL holds a stake alongside other Indian companies. Operations are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2025, with gas monetization projected for 2028-2029.

The investment in the Andhra Pradesh complex will help BPCL reduce its dependence on external fuel purchases, which currently account for one-fifth of the 50 million metric tons of refined fuels sold through its retail stations.

#bpcl  #india  #refinery  #lng  #totalenergies  #grassrootrefinery  #steamcracker  #renewableenergy 

July 2, 2018 | KBR SCORE™ Technology Selected for GS Caltex Grassroots Olefins Plant in South Korea
KBR, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a contract to supply its proprietary SCORE™ Ethylene Technology to GS Caltex Corporation for a grassroots mixed feed cracker (MFC) for its project in Yeosu, South Korea.  Under the terms of the contract, KBR will provide its innovative Selective Cracking Optimum Recovery (SCORE™) technology license and basic engineering design services for a 700 KTA ethylene mixed feed cracker to be built by GS Caltex, a company owned by GS Energy and U.S. based Chevron Corp. The new plant will use naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas and refinery off-gases as its main feedstocks. It will be constructed in the South Korean southern city of Yeosu where GS Caltex's 790,000 barrels-per-day refinery is located. The project will use KBR's highly selective SC-1 furnaces for the highest yield and flexibility. (Source)

29^th Aug 2018 | GS Caltex to Build Olefin Plant in Yeosu for 2.6 Tln Won
GS Caltex said on Aug. 7 (2018) that the company decided to build an olefin production facility capable of producing 700,000 tons of ethylene per year and 500,000 tons of polyethylene annually by investing about 2 trillion won ($1.8 billion) in a 430,000-square-meter site near its second plant in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province.

11^th Nov 2022 | GS Caltex completes construction of $2 billion petrochemicals manufacturing plant.
GS Caltex completed the construction of its 2.7-trillion-won ($2 billion) petrochemicals manufacturing plant in Yeosu, South Jeolla.
The newly-built production plant, a mixed feed cracker (MFC), will mainly produce olefins such as ethylene and polyethylene. Olefins are widely used as raw materials for plastics, rubbers and chemical products.
The MFC will annually produce 750,000 tons of ethylene, 500,000 tons of polyethylene, 410,000 tons of propylene, 240,000 tons of mixed C4 raffinate and 410,000 tons of pyrolysis gasoline, according to GS Caltex.
Unlike naphtha crackers, which uses only naphtha for petrochemicals production, MFCs can use not only naphtha but other feedstock such as liquid petroleum gas and refinery off-gas, which are crude refining byproducts. The facility can also produce hydrogen using naphtha and refinery off-gas, replacing the previously-used liquefied natural gas, and therefore cut carbon emissions by 76,000 tons a year, said GS Caltex.

4^th Jul 2024 | Korea’s GS Caltex to debottleneck Yeosu cracker in Sep
The cracker will undergo a turnaround and debottlenecking from 23 September to 25 November, according to sources at the company. GS Caltex's mixed-feed cracker currently has a nameplate capacity of 750,000 t/yr of ethylene and 410,000 t/yr of propylene. Its ethylene capacity will increase by 150,000 t/yr to 900,000 t/yr after the debottlenecking process, while propylene capacity will rise by 60,000 t/yr to 470,000 t/yr.
The debottlenecking process will also raise GS Caltex's crude C4s output from the existing 250,000 t/yr to 300,000 t/yr. The company now feeds its crude C4s to a 90,000 t/yr butadiene extraction unit, a joint venture (JV) plant between GS Caltex's parent company GS Energy and fellow producer Lotte Chemical.
GS Caltex also owns two polymers units at the same site — a 500,000 t/yr high density polyethylene (HDPE) and a 180,000 t/yr polypropylene (PP) plant. The PP unit takes in propylene from GS Caltex's existing refinery fluid catalytic crackers (FCC).
The debottlenecking will raise olefins output, resulting in a surplus of 400,000 t/yr of ethylene for domestic sales and exports after supplying its HDPE plant. The propylene surplus will be 800,000 t/yr after factoring in GS Caltex's 500,000 t/yr propylene output from existing FCCs and its PP consumption.
This will also mark the first turnaround of GS Caltex's cracker since it was commissioned in 2021. GS Caltex's mixed feed cracker can take in a combination of naphtha, liquefied petroleum gas and off-gas from its FCC.

#olefinsplan  #mixedfeedcracker  #steamcracker  #yeosun  #gscaltex  #southkorea 

eni's GELA refinery description has been updated.

#eni #refinery  #sicilia  #italy  #renewables  #saf  #sustainableaviationfuel 

Grand view of Yarlung Zangbo River in Xizang | Credit: CGTN

China is advancing plans to construct a dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River (known as the Brahmaputra in India), which has raised regional concerns. The project, part of China's renewable energy development, aims to harness hydropower in Tibet. However, downstream countries like India and Bangladesh have expressed concerns over potential impacts on water flow, ecosystems, and livelihoods. China has assured that the project will consider transboundary effects and adhere to international water-sharing norms. The dam is part of China's broader strategy to boost clean energy and reduce carbon emissions, but geopolitical tensions and environmental risks remain key challenges.

As of now, specific details regarding the exact power capacity and startup date for the dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River have not been officially confirmed by Chinese authorities. However, reports suggest that the project is part of China's ambitious plans to significantly expand its hydropower capacity in Tibet, potentially generating tens of gigawatts of electricity. The Yarlung Zangbo River, with its steep gradients and high flow volume, offers substantial hydropower potential.

The project is still in the planning and feasibility study stages, and its timeline for construction and operation remains unclear. Given the scale and complexity of such a project, as well as the need for environmental and geopolitical considerations, it may take several years before construction begins and the dam becomes operational.

China has emphasized that the project will prioritize sustainable development and consider the interests of downstream countries. However, the lack of detailed information has fueled concerns among neighboring nations and environmental groups. Further updates are expected as the project progresses through planning and approval stages.


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#dam  #hydroelectric  #powerplant  #china  #y arlungzangboriver #tibet  #hydropower

Many technologies have been identified and added:

🔹Axen's aromatic complex
🔹Sinopc's DCC and DCC-Plus
🔹Linde's steam cracking
🔹Lummus / UOP's EBOne Ethylbenzene (to be confirmed)
🔹Lummus / UOP's "Classic" Styrene Monomer
🔹 LyondellBasell's Hostalen HDPE
🔹 Lummus' Novolen PP
🔹Axens' Hyvahl
🔹KBR's ROSE (to be confirmed)

Some assumptions haven been made based on technologies reported in 2009. .

There is a lack of reported information details about what happens between the ADUs and the two FCC plants, the technologies employed in the Lube plant (which also has at least one VDU) and the fuel blending plant making 7 million tonnes of the total 10.5 million tonnes of crude oil processing capacity .

The mass balance is also not matching as far as feedstock going into the FCCs is concerned. In case of the aromatics plant, this is a suite of many technologies, with reforming, alkylation, separation, etc but no details are available excepted it is known to be from Axens (formerly HRI).

There is double counting of polypropylene capacity with PP fed into a PP compounding plant (JPP's technology).


#axens  #sinopec  #linde  #lummus  #uop  #lyondellbasell  #kbr  #jpp 

Kokel, Nicolas 

Nicolas,

I noticed, this company, with their data is a very good example for showcasing the capabiities of the system. You started modelling the MB. I added the other Assets, but haven't added the Technologies. 

With the Assets, I did add the Actuals and the Utilization rates.

Can you complete the MB, then we can also add the Vis Chart, showing in the Dashboard as well. 

Interestingly they are showing different Capacities for the years. This we can capture as well, best to copy it from the MB, when it is in the system.

Thanks

Uwe

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has teamed up with Thailand's Indorama Resources Ltd for a foray into the petrochemical business as the ports-to-energy conglomerate looks to expand in adjacencies.

Hassi Messaoud Refinery

Hassi Messaoud Refinery: Técnicas Reunidas confirms relaunch of the $4 billion project

28^th Nov 2024, ALGERIE ECO

Sonatrach Group, Spanish company Técnicas Reunidas, and Chinese group Sinopec have agreed to relaunch the Hassi Messaoud refinery construction project in southern Algeria. This announcement was made on November 27 by Técnicas Reunidas in a communication to Spain's National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), as reported by Spanish newspaper Cinco Dias (El Pais).

Initially awarded by Sonatrach in late 2019 to a consortium including Técnicas Reunidas and Samsung Engineering (South Korea), the project has undergone a change in partners. Samsung Engineering has been replaced by Sinopec, a strategic partner of Técnicas Reunidas since their agreement signed in September 2023.

The project will be implemented through a joint venture. Técnicas Reunidas will hold 51% of the shares, while Sinopec will own 49%. The total contract amount is approximately $4 billion (3.8 billion euros). Of this budget, more than $2 billion (1.9 billion euros) will be allocated to Técnicas Reunidas.

This project is considered a strategic priority for Algeria. It aims to strengthen local production of energy products to meet growing domestic demand. The refinery, with a processing capacity of five million tons, is expected to be completed in 65 months, with the first refining units scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2027, according to details provided by Técnicas Reunidas to the CNMV.

This is the fourth major project carried out by Técnicas Reunidas and Sinopec since their strategic alliance. Additionally, in June, Sonatrach signed a memorandum of understanding with Sinopec. This agreement aims to expand their cooperation, particularly in exploration, renewable energy, petrochemicals, and petroleum engineering.

For its part, South Korean company Samsung Engineers & AHEAD (Samsung E&A) announced on Thursday that it had been notified of the cancellation of a 1.9 trillion won ($1.36 billion) order placed by Algeria in 2020, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap Agency. Samsung E&A indicated that it had failed to reach a compromise with Sonatrach on modifications to the contract terms, according to the same source. The Korean company emphasized that there were no financial losses resulting from the order cancellation.

In July, Sonatrach's Vice President of Refining and Petrochemicals, Slimane Slimani, indicated on Radio Channel 3 that the Hassi Messaoud refinery project had been relaunched. President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, had also insisted on relaunching this project, which was on the agenda of two Council of Ministers meetings in December 2023 and January 2024.

#sonatrach  #algeria  #hassimessaoud  #refinery  #sinopec  #crudeoil   

BPLC Bina Refinery

India's Bharat Petroleum Corp. (BPLC) plans to expand its refining capacity to 45 MMtpy by 2028 from the current 35.3 MMtpy, its head of refining, Sanjay Khanna, said on Dec 17, 2024 at an industry event, as reported by Hydrocarbon Processing.

As part of the plan, BPCL—the country's second-biggest fuel retailer—will increase the capacity of its 15.5-MMtpy Kochi refinery, situated in the southern state of Kerala, to 18 MMtpy.

It will also boost the capacity of its 12-MMtpy Mumbai refinery to 16 MM tpy, Khanna said.

The state-run company additionally expects to expand its 7.8-MMtpy Bina refinery in central India to 11.3 MMtpy by May 2028, he added.

The refiner, which is always on the scout for cheaper oil grades to maximize its profit margins, is also keen to test low-sulfur grades from South America including those from Argentina, Khanna said.

#crudeoil  #lowsulfur  #refining  #refinery  #bplc  #bharat  #bina  #kochi  #mumbai  #india  #capacityexpansion 

China's largest petrochemical industrial base has been fully completed.

On December 19, the second phase of the capacity expansion and high-end new materials project of SINOPEC's Zhenhai Refining and Chemical (ZRCC), a key project of Zhejiang Province's "14th Five-Year Plan", was fully mechanically completed, setting a number of records in the construction of domestic projects of the same size, including the most extensive application of independent innovation, the highest degree of intelligence, and the best energy saving and consumption reduction. So far, the refining capacity of Zhenhai Refining and Chemical has been increased to 40 million tons, making the total refining capacity of the Zhejiang Ningbo Petrochemical Base where it is located exceed 50 million tons, making it the largest, most technologically advanced, and most competitive world-class petrochemical industrial base in the country.

The Ningbo Petrochemical Industrial Base in Zhejiang is located in the Yangtze River Delta region and is a consumption center for downstream petrochemical products. The total investment in the Phase II capacity expansion and high-end new materials project of Zhenhai Refining and Chemical is 41.6 billion yuan, covering 18 units such as atmospheric distillation, catalytic cracking, polypropylene, and propane dehydrogenation. The new production capacity is fully focused on chemical processes, which will give rise to a number of high-value-added characteristic industrial chains such as "refining-propane dehydrogenation-propylene-acrylonitrile-ABS/methionine, refining-liquefied gas-isononanol-environmentally friendly plasticizers", focusing on the development of high-end polyolefins, high-end new materials, high-end chemicals and other products, which can provide nearly 8 million tons of related products to the downstream each year, providing strong support for the integrity and competitiveness of the industrial chain of advantageous industries such as automobiles, home appliances, and textiles in the Yangtze River Delta region, and driving the trillion-level output value of the upstream and downstream industrial chains.

The project has set multiple records and established industry benchmarks. It successfully achieved domestic production of 10 core equipment pieces, including the world's largest vertical labyrinth compressor. The project extensively implemented smart technologies, achieving simultaneous delivery of digital and physical factories, and deployed a fully independent domestic industrial operating system. It utilized the independently developed "Petrochemical Smart Cloud" industrial internet ecosystem platform to effectively support operational decisions and management. Additionally, the project was the first to comprehensively implement energy-saving measures, reducing overall energy consumption by approximately 11.7%. During the construction period, the project accumulated over 90 million continuous safe work hours, with a 100% quality pass rate for unit projects, setting a new industry standard.

Source: Xinhuanet

#china #sinopec #zhenhai #ningbo #zrcc #zheijiang #pdh #adu #fcc #acrylonitrile #abs #lng #refining #petrochemicals

ELSHOKAFY, AHMED 

I have updated info about Thaioil refinery. 
There is actually quite detailed information on refinery structure on the company's website. 
Now, to deploy the mass balance, we would need to hame more precise details about technology used, feedstock and product flows and outputs.
Is that something you could help with?

https://portfolio-pplus.com/SiteMains/Details/409

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

Photo: On August 23, the 45,000 standard cubic meters/hour air separation unit of Jilin Petrochemical was started up

Jilin Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Transformation and Upgrading Project is accelerating

Petrochemical Industry Going Global Alliance | November 9, 2024

At present, the CNPC's Jilin Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Transformation and Upgrading Project with a total investment of 33.9 billion yuan is accelerating. It is expected that 18 main units and 142 small overall projects of the transformation and upgrading project will be delivered before November 30. Before the end of the year, all 21 units will be delivered, and the project will be fully put into production in 2025.

After it is put into production, it can achieve an increase of 2.8 million tons of chemical products per year. After the project is put into production, while maintaining the crude oil processing capacity unchanged, it can achieve a reduction of 2.63 million tons/year in oil product output and an increase of about 2.77 million tons/year in chemical products. The effect of "reducing oil and increasing chemicals" is significant; especially after the ABS production capacity reaches 1.8 million tons/year, it will rank first in China and third in the world, highlighting the advantages of the industrial chain; new high-value-added chemical products and new materials such as EVA, bisphenol A, and butadiene rubber will be added.
 
#jilin  #petrochemical   #china   #ethylene   #refining   #chemical 

BASF Zhangiang Verbund Site Progress News

◾️ Zhanjiang, China | 6^th Sep 2022 | BASF inaugurates the first plant of its new Zhanjiang Verbund site

BASF is inaugurating  the first plant of its Zhanjiang Verbund site today. It will supply an additional capacity of 60,000 metric tons of engineering plastics compounds per year in China, bringing BASF’s total capacity of engineering plastics in Asia Pacific to 420,000 metric tons from 2023. The new plant will enable BASF to meet the growing demand of its customers, particularly in the automotive and electronics industries.

◾️ Linde Press Releases, 8^th Feb 2023, Linde Engineering Signed Agreement to Build a Synthesis Gas Plant for BASF in China

Linde Engineering will implement the newly awarded contract in a consortium together with its Chinese partner East China Engineering Science and Technology Co., Ltd (ECEC). The two companies have previously worked together in the design and construction of several Rectisol^® Acid Gas Removal units in China. For the new BASF project Linde will be acting as consortium leader, including the provision of basic engineering and key equipment. ECEC will be responsible for the detailed design and the construction.

◾️The Paper | 4^th Sep 2023 | BASF starts construction of syngas plant at its integrated Zhanjiang site, scheduled to start production in 2025

BASF China's official website reported on September 4 that the syngas unit at BASF's integrated base in Zhanjiang has broken ground. This world-class syngas unit will be fully integrated into the integrated base and is scheduled to be put into production in 2025.

◾️Global Times | Published: 19^th Jan 2024 |New BASF plant inaugurated in S.China, ready to supply global market

German multinational chemical company BASF on 18^th January celebrated the inauguration of its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) plant at its Zhanjiang Verbund site in South China's Guangdong Province, marking a milestone in the site's initial construction phase, according to a statement sent to the Global Times from BASF on Thursday. The new plant is the largest single TPU production line for BASF globally. It will help to meet market demand in industrial, eMobility and new energy segments, the company said.

◾️China Chemical Market Insights | 24^th Jan 2024 |BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund Site: A Milestone in Asia-Pacific’s Chemical Industry

Progress in Construction and Technology:
▪️Construction of a polyethylene plant began on June 19, 2023, with a 500,000-ton annual capacity, set to start production in 2025.
▪️In early 2023, BASF initiated the construction of plants for NPG, citral, glacial acrylic acid (GAA), butyl acrylate (BA), and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA).
▪️Significant groundwork was laid for the EO/EG plant and other facilities in partnership with SINOCHEM in September 2022.

◾️BASF News Releases | 21^st Mar 2024 | BASF breaks ground on methyl glycols plant at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China

Hong Kong SAR, China – March 21, 2024 – BASF has broken ground on a methyl glycols (MG) plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. The new facility is designed with an annual capacity of 46,000 metric tons and aims to meet the rapidly growing demand for brake fluids in the region. The plant is scheduled to commence operations by the end of 2025.

Utilizing BASF's unique process technology, the new facility will be the only fully backward integrated methyl glycols plant into a steam cracker in China, serving the fast-growing brake fluids market.

◾️Zhanjiang Ecological Environment Bureau |19^th Apr 2024 | Environmental impact assessment document of the first phase of the engineering plastics product optimization project

The first phase of the BASF (Guangdong) integrated project engineering plastics product optimization project is located in the first phase of the BASF (Guangdong) integrated project in the Donghai Island Petrochemical Industrial Park in Zhanjiang City. It is a technical transformation project, mainly to adjust the production plan of production lines 1, 2, and 4 in the engineering plastics workshop, increase the production capacity of red phosphorus masterbatch flame retardant products by 11,000 tons/year (8,000 tons/year in the near future, and 3,000 tons/year in the long term), and reduce the production capacity of general PA/PBT/PBAT products by 11,000 tons/year, and the total production capacity of 160,000 tons/year remains unchanged. The technical transformation does not involve the TPU workshop of the first phase of the project, only the product plan of the engineering plastics workshop is adjusted, and its production process has not changed. The types and total usage of the main raw and auxiliary materials remain unchanged, and there are no new water, gas, and heat nodes and wastewater and waste gas nodes. No technical transformation will be carried out on the auxiliary and public works of the existing approved projects.

#engineeringplastics #syngas  #polyurethane  #tpu  #acrylates  #acrylicacid  #polyethylene  #eoeg  #ethyleneglycol #linde  #basf  #verbund  #zhanjiang  #guangdong #polyamide  #pbt  #pbat 

BASF launches new high-density polyethylene brand and makes significant progress in the construction of its integrated base in Zhanjiang

2^nd Dec 2024 | Sina.com  | Author: PROCESS Process Industry

On November 29, 2024, BASF launched a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) brand, Easiplas^TM. At the same time, the construction of the high-density polyethylene plant at BASF’s Zhanjiang integrated base also made significant progress.

The high-density polyethylene plant under construction at BASF’s Zhanjiang integrated base also recently reached key milestones, including the successful installation of the reactor and product degassing silo, taking another substantial step towards the mechanical completion of the plant. The high-density polyethylene plant at BASF's integrated base in Zhanjiang will start construction in 2023, with an estimated annual production capacity of 500,000 tons, and is scheduled to be put into production at the end of 2025.

The brand name Easiplas^TM highlights high-quality plastic products made on latest technology that are easy to process and use.


Note: Technology employed can not be retrieved. Photo of the plant clearly shows a single gas phase reactor. It is strongly presumed the technology is Unipol PE employing Prodigy catalyst for making bimodal HDPE products. 


#hdpe  #basf  #china  #zhanjiang  #guandong 

Photo: Russian crude oil tanker. Credit: Defense.in

13^th Dec2024 | News aggregation
 
Russian state oil company Rosneft has signed a landmark 10-year agreement to supply 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day to India's Reliance Industries (RIL), marking the largest energy deal ever between the two countries. The agreement, valued at approximately $13 billion annually at current prices, represents 0.5% of global oil supply.

Under the terms of the deal, Rosneft will deliver 20-21 Aframax-sized cargoes of various Russian crude grades and three cargoes of fuel oil monthly to Reliance's Jamnagar refining complex, the world's largest, in Gujarat. The supplies are scheduled to begin in January, with an option to extend the agreement for an additional 10 years.

The pricing structure includes differentials to Dubai crude prices, with Russian Urals crude, which makes up the majority of the supply, to be priced at a $3 per barrel discount. Light sweet grades like ESPO, Sokol, and Siberian Light will carry premiums ranging from $1 to $2 per barrel.

This agreement significantly expands the existing relationship between the two companies. From January to October, Reliance had been importing an average of 405,000 barrels per day of Russian oil, an increase from 388,500 barrels per day during the same period last year. The new arrangement will account for approximately half of Rosneft's seaborne oil exports from Russian ports.

The deal was approved during Rosneft's board meeting in November and both companies will conduct annual reviews of pricing and volumes to account for market dynamics.

#russia  #india  #rosneft  #reliance  #jamnager  #refinery  #urals  #crudeoil  #espo  #sokol 

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 

ExxonMobil has unveiled an ambitious growth plan to increase its total production of oil and gas to 5.4 million oil-equivalent barrels per day by 2030, representing an 18% increase from current levels.

ExxonMobil News releases | Dec. 11, 2024

KEY PRODUCTION TARGETS

Permian Basin Operations

The company plans to roughly double its production in the Permian Basin to approximately 2.3 million oil-equivalent barrels per day by 20301. This expansion is supported by ExxonMobil's acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources, which has given them the largest contiguous acreage position in the region1

Guyana Operations

In Guyana, ExxonMobil expects to reach a total production capacity of 1.7 million barrels per day, with gross production growing to 1.3 million barrels per day by 20301. The company plans to develop eight projects in the region by 2030.

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

Capital Expenditure

▪️ 2025: $27-29 billion in cash capital expenditure1
▪️ 2026-2030: $28-33 billion annually1

Expected Returns

The company projects an additional $20 billion in earnings and $30 billion in cash flow over the next six years. These investments are expected to generate returns of more than 30% over their lifetime4

STRATEGIC FOCUS

By 2030, more than 60% of the company's production will come from advantaged assets (Permian, Guyana, and LNG), up from the current 50%. The company also plans to pursue up to $30 billion in lower emissions investment opportunities while targeting to lower its operated Upstream emissions intensity by 40-50% versus 2016 levels.

#naturalgas  #crudeoil  #exxonmobil  #oildemand  #demandgrowth 

10 Dec 2024.

COAL IMPORTS

In 2024, the global reliance on thermal coal is proving to be more resilient than expected. Kpler reports a 9 million metric ton increase in thermal coal exports for the first 11 months compared to 2023, with Indonesia leading the charge by exporting over 500 million metric tons. Exports will climb further in December as power firms stock up for the Northern hemisphere winter. China expanded imports by around 8% to a record 340 million tons from January 1st through the first week of December.

COAL IMPORTS AND CONSUMPTION

China's electricity generation from coal-fired plants climbed 2% over the first 10 months of 2024 to a new record of 4,838 terawatt hours, according to energy think tank Ember, making 2024 the ninth consecutive year of coal-fired expansion in China. The continued expansion in coal imports and use underscores the difficulty of dislodging fossil fuels from energy systems, and may disappoint those hoping for a peak in coal burning. Beyond China, other key growth markets for coal imports and consumption this year are across Southeast Asia, where several economies have benefited from expanded manufacturing output and exports, and rising regional consumption.

Sources: finimize, Reuters

#coal  #thermalcoal  #china  #india  #indonesia  #coalexports  #coalimports 

Source: PipeChina | Time: 2024-12-02 | China-Russia East Line Natural Gas Pipeline Completed

On December 2, the China-Russia East Line Natural Gas Pipeline, the largest single-pipe gas transmission pipeline in  China, was fully connected, with an annual gas transmission capacity of 38 billion cubic meters, reaching the highest level. Natural gas is transported from Heihe, Heilongjiang, all the way south to the eastern part of China, and finally reaches Shanghai.

The China-Russia East Line is the third cross-border natural gas pipeline supplying gas to China after the Central Asia Pipeline and the China-Myanmar Pipeline. It is an important part of the Northeast Corridor among China's four major energy strategic channels.
 
The China-Russia East Line starts from Heihe, Heilongjiang Province in the north and ends in Shanghai, passing through 9 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. It is 5,111
kilometers long and is divided into three sections: the northern section (Heihe, Heilongjiang Province - Changling, Jilin Province), the middle section (Changling, Jilin Province - Yongqing, Hebei Province), and the southern section (Yongqing, Hebei Province - Shanghai).

Since the northern section was put into operation on December 2, 2019, the sections from Changling, Jilin to Taixing, Jiangsu have been put into operation one after another, and the natural gas transported has increased year by year from 5 billion cubic meters in the first year to more than 30 billion cubic meters in 2024. The Nantong to Luzhi section put into operation this time is the last section of the newly built pipeline in the southern section of the China-Russia East Line, which realizes the full connection of the China-Russia East Line, and the "north gas goes south" directly to Shanghai, and is connected with the West-East Gas Pipeline System to further cover Zhejiang, Anhui and other places.

With the full line connected, the annual gas transmission capacity of the China-Russia East Line reached 38 billion cubic meters, and it was interconnected with the Northeast Pipeline Network, the Shaanxi-Beijing Pipeline System, the West-East Gas Pipeline System, and multiple coastal liquefied natural gas receiving stations and gas storage facilities, effectively enhancing the natural gas supply capacity and emergency peak-shaving guarantee capabilities in China's eastern region. It is estimated that by 2025, the natural gas entering the Yangtze River Delta region through the China-Russia East Line will further increase by nearly 5 billion cubic meters, accounting for about one-fifth of the total gas transmission of the National Pipeline Network Group to the Yangtze River Delta region, effectively improving the regional natural gas supply capacity.

#pipechina  #naturalgas  #naturalgaspipelinegroup  #pipeline  #gaspipeline  #china  #russia  #gasnetwork  #chinarussiaeastline 

Photos:
▪️ Guangxi Petrochemical's 1.2 million tons/year ethylene cracking unit cracking furnace hoisting operation.
▪️ Builders carry out pipeline welding operations at the 50,000 tons/year hexene-1 unit.
▪️ Builders carried out modular pipeline gallery hoisting operations at the 270,000/600,000 ton/year propylene oxide co-production styrene unit.

Guangxi Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Integration Transformation and Upgrading Project Construction Progress Exceeds Halfway

China Petroleum News | 2024-11-27 16:04 | Beijing

On November 22, the 80-meter-high, 3,200-ton 1.2 million tons/year ethylene cracking unit cracking gas furnace module was in place.

On November 21, the last spherical tank in the chemical pressure tank area was successfully capped. On November 20, all towers of the 50,000 tons/year hexene-1 unit were hoisted.

On November 14, the installation of four modules of the cracked gasoline hydrogenation unit was completed...

Entering November, the Guangxi Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Integration Transformation and Upgrading Project has been successful, and many installation tasks have been completed according to the nodes. At present, the overall progress of the project has been completed by 62.81%, and the construction progress has exceeded half.

In order to improve the project construction progress and ensure the quality and inherent safety of the project, the Guangxi Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Integration Transformation and Upgrading Project strictly implemented the group company's "six-in-one" construction concept at the beginning of the design, and made the construction safer, more efficient and reliable through factory prefabrication and modular construction. In order to further promote factory prefabrication and modular construction, Guangxi Petrochemical has built "second construction sites" of varying sizes near the project construction site in accordance with local conditions - prefabrication yards, of which there are 8 pipeline prefabrication yards alone. The factory prefabrication rate of the steel structure of this project exceeds 95%, and with the concept of deepening factory prefabrication and modular construction, the operating efficiency has been greatly improved, the workload and safety risks on the construction site have been greatly reduced, and civilized construction on site has been further promoted.

#cnpc  #petrochina  #guangxi  #petrochemical  #ethylene  #steamcracker  #hexene  #gasoline  #hydrogenation  #china 

Release time: 2023-09-15 15:21:50 Source: Saudi Arabia News (Reprinted by Business Department 3)

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) and China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) announced the commercial operation of a new polycarbonate (PC) plant built by the SSTPC joint venture. SSTPC is jointly funded by both parties in a 50:50 ratio. 

Founded in 2009, Sinopec (Tianjin) Petrochemical is a large petrochemical company with nine world-class chemical, polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) production plants. The new polycarbonate plant is designed to produce 260,000 tons per year and is an important part of Saudi Basic Industries Corporation's polycarbonate growth strategy in China, which will promote cooperation with international and local customers.


#sabic  #aramco  #saudiarabia  #china  #sinopec  #tianjin  #petrochemical  #binhai  #polycarbonate  #sstpc 

A simplified description of SINOPEC's S-STM technology for dehydrogenation of Ethybenzene into Styrene has been added.

#dehydrogenation #eb  #ethylbenzene  #styrene  #sinopec 

A simplified description of SINOPEC's Liquid Phase Alkylation Technology with Circulation for Ethylbenzene Production (EBLC) technology has been added.

#sinopec #technologylicensing  #ethylbenzene  #alkylation  #benzene 

Petrochemical Industry Going Global Alliance | November 9, 2024 10:50, via WeChat.

On July 6, 2023, with the 400,000 tons/year ethylbenzene-styrene unit producing qualified products, all units of the Anqing Petrochemical Refinery Conversion Plant Structural Adjustment Project were successfully started up safely and environmentally friendly at one time.

The project is led by a 3 million tons/year heavy oil catalytic cracking unit. By increasing the production of light olefins and aromatic raw materials to produce high-value-added chemical products, it effectively enhances the adaptability and flexibility of the company's production structure to changes in demand, and explores a development path for domestic refining companies to cope with overcapacity and achieve transformation and upgrading.

Among them, the 3 million tons/year heavy oil catalytic cracking unit is the world's first RTC process heavy oil catalytic cracking unit, and the 400,000 tons/year ethylbenzene-styrene unit is currently the largest dry gas-based ethylbenzene unit in China.

The heavy oil catalytic cracking unit of Anqing Petrochemical has been started-up

Seetao 2023-06-25 15:12

The heavy oil catalytic cracking unit of Anqing Petrochemical has a total of three main fan units, namely two main units K101A/B and one backup fan unit K102. After the backup fan is successfully started and the two units have completed the relevant air tightness and other related processes, the K102 unit will be shut down, and the two main fan units K101A/B will enter the ignition furnace heating stage. It is expected that the overall start-up process will continue for more than 10 days.

Anqing will stop operating its 1.4mn t/yr fluid catalytic cracker (FCC) and 700,000 t/yr deep catalytic cracking unit, which are located near a residential area, for environmental reasons. The project will involve adding a new 3mn t/yr DCC that will enable the refinery to process crude with a higher sulphur content of 1.5pc.

Anqing currently produces 30,000 t/yr of polypropylene, 100,000 t/yr of ethylbenzene and styrene and 210,000 t/yr of acrylonitrile, among other products. It will scale up output of these products through the upgrading project.

Sinopec's Anqing refinery shifts towards petrochemicals

PETROTHALIL Analytical Petrochemical News Agency | 2020/06/23 09:38:57

Work on the 11bn yuan ($1.5bn) project at Anqing in the central province of Anhui started in early May. A Yn6.6bn first phase aims to produce around 2mn t/yr of olefins and aromatics, including 150,000 t/yr of ethylene, 640,000 t/yr of propylene and 610,000 t/yr of aromatics products. Trial production is scheduled for late 2022. A second, Yn4.4bn phase will add another 650,000 t/yr of unspecified chemical output.

Refined product output will be cut by a third after the project is complete, with the gasoline yield rising at the expense of diesel. Anqing is also expanding its pipeline connections to replace fuel transportation by river. Sinopec opened an 88,000 b/d oil products pipeline linking Anqing to the cities of Hefei, Huainan, Bengbu and Fuyang in late 2016.

Anqing will stop operating its 1.4mn t/yr fluid catalytic cracker (FCC) and 700,000 t/yr deep catalytic cracking unit, which are located near a residential area, for environmental reasons. The project will involve adding a new 3mn t/yr DCC that will enable the refinery to process crude with a higher sulphur content of 1.5pc.

Anqing currently produces 30,000 t/yr of polypropylene, 100,000 t/yr of ethylbenzene and styrene and 210,000 t/yr of acrylonitrile, among other products. It will scale up output of these products through the upgrading project.

#dcc  #fcc  #styrene  #ethylbenzene  #alkylation  #dehydrogenation  #aromatics  #olefins  #btx  #resid  #cracking  #anqing  #petrochemical  #sinopec  #refinery  #china

Sinopec established Shanghai Jinshan Petrochemical Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd.

Wuhan Yuxiang Technology, 2024-10-03

In June 2021, Sinopec's Shanghai Petrochemical registered Shanghai Jinshan Petrochemical Carbon Fiber Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinopec. The new company focuses on breakthroughs and industrialization of carbon fiber technology. It not only participates in the research and development and production of new carbon fiber materials and downstream composite materials, but also involves the operation and after-sales service of the carbon fiber product market.

"The King of New Materials"! China's first large-tow carbon fiber production line was delivered!

Government Affairs: Sinopec 2022-08-16

Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of China's first large-tow carbon fiber production line. This makes them the first company in China and the fourth globally to master large-tow carbon fiber production technology.

Large-tow carbon fiber contains more than 48,000 filaments per bundle (48K), compared to the current domestic standard of 1,000-12,000 filaments. This new material contains over 95% carbon content and possesses remarkable properties - it's one-fourth the weight of steel but 7-9 times stronger, with excellent corrosion resistance.

The project represents several key achievements:
▪️ All equipment is domestically produced in its first phase.
▪️ Sinopec holds 274 patents in carbon fiber technology, with 165 granted, ranking first domestically and third globally.
▪️ The technology will significantly increase production capacity and reduce costs of carbon fiber manufacturing.

This achievement will help reduce China's dependence on imported large-tow carbon fiber and promote high-quality development of domestic carbon fiber industry.

Sinopec Produces China's First Batch of Large Tow Carbon Fiber

SHANGHAI, Oct. 14, 2022 – China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, "Sinopec") has successfully produced China's first batch of large tow carbon fiber at the company's production base in Shanghai, making the company the first in the country and fourth in the world to possess large tow carbon fiber technology. 

Sinopec's production line has adopted its self-developed PAN (polyacrylonitrile) base large tow precursor and carbon fiber technologies. The project is being implemented in two phases and expects to be in full production in 2024, projecting an annual production capacity of 24,000 tons of protofilament and 12,000 tons of large tow carbon fiber.

Large tow carbon fiber refers to roving that contains 48,000 filaments or more. The high-performance material is often referred to as the "king of new material" and "black gold." The product developed and manufactured by Sinopec Shanghai is a new type of high-strength carbon fiber with a carbon content of over 95 percent. It has outstanding excellent mechanical properties and a specific gravity that's less than one fourth of the steel, yet a strength that's seven to nine times stronger. It is also corrosion resistant.

As the material can be widely used in producing parts and components, it is expected to be used for an increasing amount of industrial infrastructure projects in China, including ones related to wind power, solar power, high-speed rail, and aviation.

"Sinopec has customized a special production line for large tow carbon fiber, including production equipment and techniques, which has enabled us to design oxidizing furnaces and carbide furnaces that revolutionizes not only the core technology of temperature field control, but also has a revolutionary energy-saving design, marking a major milestone in the development of China's carbon fiber industry," said Huang Xiangyu, carbon fiber expert and deputy general manager of Sinopec Shanghai.

Sinopec now owns 251 patents related to carbon fiber and 46 patents for carbon fiber composite materials, the largest number in China and third in the world, and through scaled up investment and industrial layout, Sinopec is committed to being a major contributor to the development of China's carbon fiber industry.

Shanghai Petrochemical inaugurates its carbon fibre composite experimental base

Oct. 24, 2024 – Shanghai Petrochemical carbon fibre composite experimental base opened. This initiative reflects the requirements and efforts of Chinese conglomerate Sinopec (parent company of Shanghai Petrochemical) to build a world-class carbon fibre industrial base.

This will effectively achieve a seamless transition from small trials to pilot trials, and then to industrialised technology development, forming a series of solutions from composite material development to application, and further giving full play to industry, academia and research. 

At present, a number of experimental production lines have been built or are under construction, including a thermoplastic panel line, a thermoplastic prepreg line, a thermoset prepreg line, a panel pultrusion line, a threaded bar pultrusion line, a fabric pultrusion line and a high-performance resin line. The resin line has pilot and mass production capabilities for composite materials with thermosetting and thermoplastic properties, and diversified preparation processes.

In the future, Shanghai Petrochemical says it will continue to improve its technical level and production capacity, actively moving towards the goal of “strengthening and optimising the new materials industry with carbon fibre as the core“.

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 

The picture shows the panoramic view of 4# atmospheric and vacuum distillation unit

April 2010: The first million-ton ethylene plant of Zhenhai Refining and Chemical was completed and put into operation. (Source)

2020: China's first 100,000 tons/year bio-jet fuel unit was completed in Zhenhai Refining and Chemical. (Source)

Jan 2022: Zhenhai Refining and Chemical's 1.2 million tons/year ethylene unit produced qualified products. (Source)

28^th June 2021: The first phase of Sinopec Zhenhai Base project was completed in Zhenhai, Ningbo, Zhejiang. The commissioning of this project will add 1.2 million tons of ethylene annual production capacity and 4 million tons of refining annual capacity to Zhenhai Refining and Chemical. (Source)

27^th Sep 2021: The 4# atmospheric and vacuum unit was put into operation. In 2022, the energy (steam) consumption of the unit dropped from 11.51 kg of standard oil/ton at the initial start-up to 9.45 kg of standard oil/ton, with significant energy-saving and consumption-reducing effects.

18^th Nov 2021: The No. 2 coal-coke hydrogen production unit at the Zhenhai base was successfully put into operation. 
Over the past year (2022), the 2# coal-coke hydrogen production unit has supplied more than 100,000 tons of hydrogen and over 700,000 tons of fuel gas . It has successfully achieved 122 days of operation of the III series gasifier burner, more than 3 months of stable operation of the coal mill, and more than 80 days of wastewater stripping operation, creating the first domestic record of dual-unit operation of propylene compressors. (Source)

6^th Jan 2022; The No. 2 propylene oxide styrene (POSM) unit of Zhenhai Base was successfully put into trial operation. 
In the one year since the start of operation, the plant has achieved a stability rate of 99.42% and a product qualification rate of 100% . The plant achieved excellent results in annual PO production of 269,800 tons and SM production of 583,400 tons.  (Source)

2022: The tail oil products produced by the 3# hydrocracking unit are used as the raw materials for the 2# ethylene unit, and desulfurized dry gas is provided as the sulfur injection agent. 
As the largest single-series hydrocracking unit in China, the unit has now (6^th Jan 2023) processed a total of 2.2 million tons of wax oil, 1.64 million tons of diesel, and produced a total of 1.18 million tons of naphtha and 550,000 tons of jet fuel. (Source)

7^th Jan 2023: 
▪️ Today, on the first anniversary of the successful start-up of the ethylene unit, the unit's automatic control rate reached 97% and the stability rate reached 99.5%, the output of ethylene products was 997,500 tons, and the comprehensive energy consumption of the ethylene cracking furnace ranked first in Sinopec.
▪️ As an important downstream unit of ethylene, the 2# ethylene glycol (2# EOEG) unit actively explored the lower limit of the unit's operating load.
▪️ The National Four Units (2# butadiene extraction unit, 3# aromatics extraction unit, 2# MTBE/butene-1 unit, 2# pyrolysis gasoline hydrogenation unit) have made positive contributions to the company's optimization of ethylene production capacity structure, processing C4 to C9 cracking components and integrating them into high value-added economic value products.
(Source)

24^th Nov 2023: The 1.5 million tons/year ethylene and downstream high-end new materials industry cluster project of Zhenhai Refining and Chemical started. The project involves 2*200,000 tons/year of polyolefin elastomer (POE/α-olefin) combination, 400,000 tons/year of low-density polyethylene (LDPE)/ ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) (vinyl acetate (VA)), 200,000 tons/year of adiponitrile and other popular materials. (Source)

18^th Oct 2024: Sinopec Ningbo Project EPC General Contracting, Zhenhai Base Phase II Project Double Hydrogenation Unit Delivery! The 1.5 million tons/year jet fuel hydrogenation and 4 million tons/year wax oil hydrogenation units at Sinopec Zhenhai Base have passed the acceptance inspection. (Source)

21^st October 2024: The mechanical completion of the 11 million tons/year atmospheric and vacuum distillation unit of the second phase of the Zhenhai base was achieved. This project is the leading unit of the second phase of the base's refining project, and it is also the atmospheric and vacuum distillation unit with the largest crude oil processing capacity of Zhenhai Refining and Chemical. (Source)

30^th August 2024: The first batch of main and supporting projects of the Zhenhai Base Phase II - aromatics extraction, catalytic gasoline hydrogenation, and pressure tank area - achieved mechanical completion. So far, the overall schedule of the Zhenhai Base Phase II project has been completed by 95%, and the project construction is stable and orderly. (Source)

23^rd Nov 2024: The 1.5 million tons/year No. 2 aviation kerosene hydrogenation unit of the second phase of Zhenhai Base successfully introduced raw aviation kerosene, marking that the first unit of the second phase of the base has entered the feeding test run stage. (Source)


#ZRCC  #zhejiang  #sinopec  #refining  #chemical  #downstream 

Yangzi-BASF Light Hydrocarbon Comprehensive Utilization Project with 1 million tonnes steam cracker begins construction, receives environmental impact assessment.

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

Yangzi-BASF Light Hydrocarbon Comprehensive Utilization Project

On August 30, 2024, the Yangzi-BASF Light Hydrocarbon Comprehensive Utilization Project officially began construction. The project investment is approximately 9.142 billion yuan, with downstream new materials projects totaling about 25.652 billion yuan. The project
includes construction of three process units and supporting facilities:

° One 1 million tons/year ethylene steam cracking unit
° One 500,000 tons/year gasoline hydrogenation unit
° One 620,000 tons/year aromatics extraction unit

The project is constructed and operated by Nanjing Yangzi-BASF Olefins Co., Ltd., which was newly established on October 24, 2023. The company was formed as a 50-50 joint venture between Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical Company Limited and BASF-YPC Company Limited.


15th Nov 2023 16:25 | Petrochemical Federation Chemical New Materials Committee | via WeChat.

With a total investment of over 10.3 billion yuan, Nanjing Yangzi-BASF Olefins Co., Ltd. will build a 1 million tons/year steam cracking ethylene plant

On November 13, 2023, the Jiangsu Environmental Protection Public Network released the second public announcement of the environmental impact assessment of the light hydrocarbon comprehensive utilization project of Nanjing Yangzi BASF Olefin Co., Ltd. and put forward suggestions and opinions on the project construction content to all sectors of society.

° Construction unit: Nanjing Yangzi-Yanba Olefins Co., Ltd.
° Project name: Light hydrocarbon comprehensive utilization project
° Construction location: The project area is located in the inspection and safety area of Yangzi Petrochemical; the product tank area is located in the Henghai area of Yangzi Petrochemical; the flare is arranged in the BASF-YPC-Yunnan land.
° Project type: Greenfield project.
° Total investment: 1,030,513 million yuan, with additional environmental protection investment of 262 million yuan;
° Land area: The total land area is 43.3 hectares (33 hectares for Jianan area and 10.3 hectares for Henghai area).
° Number of employees: The labor quota for this project is 207 people.
° Project Overview: The project includes a 1 million tons/year steam cracking ethylene production unit and 4 downstream chemical units; supporting public engineering systems include raw materials, intermediate raw materials, product tank farms, air compressor stations, circulating water fields, power supply systems, flare systems, etc.; and the transformation of existing facilities of Yangzi and BASF-YPC.

It is reported that Yangzi Petrochemical's existing "refinery structure adjustment project" will be completed and put into production before this project is put into production.

After the project is put into production, the refining sector of Yangzi Petrochemical will supply raw materials for the "ethylene cracking unit of this project" and "Yangzi Petrochemical's existing 800,000-ton ethylene cracking unit."

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The oil conversion of the two Chinese oil companies SINOPEC and PETROCHINA has accelerated.

Petrochemical Industry Going Global Alliance November 9, 2024 10:50

Nowadays, it is imperative for traditional fuel-based refineries to transform into chemical-based refineries. In recent years, Sinopec and PetroChina have accelerated their transformation from oil refining to new chemical materials.

Typical Enterprises of PetroChina in Reducing Oil and Increasing Chemicals

On October 31, PetroChina held a 2024 third quarter performance briefing in Shanghai, mentioning that in the first three quarters of 2024, the commodity volume of China's petrochemical products was 28.643 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 9.7%. The output of new materials was 1.618 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 62.6%. This data shows that PetroChina has achieved outstanding results in the field of refining and new materials industry by reducing oil and increasing chemicals. In 2023, the output of new materials of China's petrochemical industry was 1.37 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 60%, and the refining and new materials business achieved an operating profit of 36.94 billion yuan.

01 | Jilin Petrochemical

At present, the Jilin Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Transformation and Upgrading Project with a total investment of 33.9 billion yuan is accelerating. It is expected that 18 main units and 142 small overall projects of the transformation and upgrading project will be delivered before November 30. Before the end of the year, all 21 units will be delivered, and the project will be fully put into production in 2025. After it is put into production, it can achieve an increase of 2.8 million tons of chemical products per year. After the project is put into production, while maintaining the crude oil processing capacity unchanged, it can achieve a reduction of 2.63 million tons/year in oil product output and an increase of about 2.77 million tons/year in chemical products. The effect of "reducing oil and increasing chemicals" is significant; especially after the ABS production capacity reaches 1.8 million tons/year, it will rank first in China and third in the world, highlighting the advantages of the industrial chain; new high-value-added chemical products and new materials such as EVA, bisphenol A, and butadiene rubber will be added.

Jilin Petrochemical has developed a high-end ABS product with high impact resistance, which is the only ABS product in China that meets the technical requirements of national and American standards for Class A helmets. This product not only meets the rigidity and toughness requirements, but also has good low temperature resistance. In an environment of -30℃, it has the same impact resistance as ordinary helmets at room temperature.

02 | Daqing Petrochemical

In November 2020, Daqing Petrochemical's refining structure adjustment, transformation and upgrading project, including 1.2 million tons/year continuous reforming unit, 2 million tons/year catalytic cracking unit and 12 other main units and 29 supporting public works and auxiliary facilities, were fully completed and put into operation. At present, Daqing Petrochemical's ethylene unit de-bottleneck and downstream supporting projects have been completed and handed over, with a total ethylene production capacity of 1.38 million tons/year, and the ethylene energy consumption of the E3 unit has dropped to less than 587.5 kg of standard oil/ton, reaching the industry's energy efficiency benchmark level.

Daqing Petrochemical has strengthened cooperation with scientific research institutes and implemented major CCUS scientific and technological projects. The on-site application of the independent technology of new coke-suppressing furnace tubes has achieved good results, and promoted the high-quality development of enterprises through technological progress. Carry out research on the localization of catalysts, and 4 imported catalysts have been replaced by domestic products for the first time. In terms of new materials, Daqing Petrochemical actively implements the new material acceleration project and strives to create a "product giant". In 2023, Daqing Petrochemical will develop 7 new products such as lithium battery diaphragm materials and Zhongmenni chlorinated polyethylene type B materials, and increase the output of 19 new (high-efficiency) products such as 19G and 2820D by 522,000 tons, and produce 11 new material products with grades such as DQDN3711 and UH060P, etc. 40,800 tons. In the first half of this year, it continued to expand the production of new (high-efficiency) chemical products such as DQDN3711 and 19G, and successfully developed 4 new products such as QL505PR and special functional fibers.

03 | Dushanzi Petrochemical

At present, Dushanzi Petrochemical is accelerating the construction of the Tarim 1.2 million tons/year Phase II ethylene project, which will quickly release 1.2 million tons of polyethylene, 450,000 tons of polypropylene, and 100,000 tons of rubber production capacity. At the same time, it can provide 400,000 tons of raw materials per year to drive the development of the downstream industrial chain.

The Tarim 1.2 million tons/year Phase II ethylene project adheres to the innovative and green construction concept and has built 11 major production units, 10 of which use domestic technology (9 use China Petroleum’s own technology); it maximizes the use of domestic technology and localized equipment, with a localization rate of 99%.

At the end of October this year, the first domestically produced dual-end functionalized solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber SSBR3540 F was successfully started up at the 240,000 tons/year SSBR/SBS rubber unit of PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical , filling the domestic gap. Currently, the production capacity of solution-polymerized styrene-butadiene rubber of Dushanzi Petrochemical has reached 160,000 tons/year.

04 | Lanzhou Petrochemical

On June 3, the feasibility study report of the Lanzhou Petrochemical Company's transformation and upgrading ethylene renovation project (million-ton ethylene project) was approved by the China National Petroleum Corporation Party Committee Meeting, marking a key breakthrough in the project's advancement.

Lanzhou Petrochemical Company's transformation and upgrading ethylene renovation project eliminated 240,000 tons/year of obsolete ethylene production capacity, optimized 460,000 tons/year of ethylene, carried out 1.2 million tons/year of ethylene renovation, and built and put into use projects such as medical materials and high-end electronic protective film material production equipment, to comprehensively create a million-ton new material base.

After years of continuous optimization and adjustment of its structure, Lanzhou Petrochemical has formed an integrated refining and chemical production structure, with an annual ethylene output of 1.5 million tons, nitrile rubber production capacity ranking third in the world and second in Asia, and medical polypropylene RP260 filling the gap in the domestic medical material market. In 2024, Lanzhou Petrochemical will successfully produce metallocene ultra-low density polyethylene mPE1012 for the first time; produce the first batch of 220kv high-voltage cable material products CL2140P, breaking technical barriers; and implement the conversion of nitrile rubber NBR2805G and other brands in the rubber field. At present, Lanzhou Petrochemical's new material products have covered many high-tech industries such as medical polyolefins, automotive polyolefins, and metallocene polyolefins.

05 | Guangxi Petrochemical

The Guangxi Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Integration Transformation and Upgrading Project plans to build an ethylene refining unit with an annual capacity of 1.2 million tons and corresponding supporting facilities, including 14 chemical units and 2 refining units. It will promote the transformation of Guangxi Petrochemical from a "fuel type" to a "chemical product and organic material type", and realize the transformation from the refining-based refining and chemical basic industry to the "basic + high-end" energy and chemical material modernization. The total investment of the project is 30.5 billion yuan. After completion and production, it can reduce oil products by 3.49 million tons and increase chemical products by 3.06 million tons each year.

06 | Guangdong Petrochemical

As the world-class project with the largest one-time construction scale in China, the Guangdong Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Integration Project was fully put into production on February 27, 2023. This project is the largest refining and chemical project invested by PetroChina at one time, with a project scale of 20 million tons/year of refining + 2.6 million tons/year of aromatics + 1.2 million tons/year of ethylene, forming a unique deep processing route for heavy and inferior crude oil in the refining and chemical business, realizing "oil where oil is suitable, aromatics where aromatics are suitable, olefins where olefins are suitable".

Inventory of Typical Sinopec Enterprises Reducing Oil and Increasing Chemicals

Sinopec actively responded to the low point of the chemical industry's business cycle, adhered to the "basic + high-end" approach, continued to promote the diversification of raw materials, increased efforts in the development of new materials and high value-added products, and expanded the space for creating benefits.

Vigorously promote the development of domestic and overseas markets, strengthen strategic customer cooperation and product customization services. In the second half of the year, it is planned to produce 6.85 million tons of ethylene. The main investment projects of refining and chemical are:

01 | Zhenhai Refining and Chemical

The Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Expansion Project (Phase II) mainly includes the construction of a new 11 million tons/year refining plant, a 600,000 tons/year propane dehydrogenation plant and downstream processing units. The project will start construction in June 2022 and is scheduled to be delivered in December 2024. On August 30, 2024, the first batch of main and supporting projects of the Zhenhai Base Phase II - aromatics extraction, catalytic gasoline hydrogenation, and pressure tank area - achieved mechanical completion. So far, the overall schedule of the Zhenhai Base Phase II project has been completed by 95%, and the project construction is stable and orderly.

The Zhenhai 1.5 million tons/year ethylene and downstream high-end new materials industry cluster project mainly includes the construction of a new 1.5 million tons/year ethylene unit and downstream processing units, as well as supporting public works and auxiliary facilities. The project will start in November 2023 and is scheduled to be delivered in mid-2026. The project is funded by its own funds and bank loans. As of June 30, 2024, a total investment of RMB 2.8 billion has been completed.

02 | Tianjin Base

The Tianjin Nangang Ethylene and Downstream High-end New Materials Industry Cluster Project mainly includes the construction of a new 1.2 million tons/year ethylene plant and downstream processing units. The project is a key project of the country's "14th Five-Year Plan" with a total investment of over 30 billion yuan. It will extend its development downstream with a 1.2 million tons/year ethylene plant as the leader, and will build 13 sets of production units such as high-density polyethylene and linear low-density polyethylene.

In addition, the 260,000 tons/year polycarbonate (PC) project of Sinopec (Tianjin) Petrochemical Co., Ltd. will be put into commercial operation in Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone in 2023. This project is another fruitful result of the joint venture between Sinopec and Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) after the million-ton ethylene project. It will further meet the growing domestic PC market demand and promote the rapid development of the high-end new materials industry.

03 | Maoming Petrochemical

The project mainly includes 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 will start in June 2023 and is scheduled to be delivered in mid-2026.

This project is a key project for Maoming Petrochemical to promote new industrialization, promote high-end, intelligent and green manufacturing, and achieve the fourth leap-forward development. After all the units are put into use, the system processing capacity will increase by nearly 100% year-on-year, meeting the circulating cooling water needs of the five production units in operation and the subsequent No. 3 ethylene unit and auxiliary facilities.

04 | Hainan Refining and Chemical

On February 21, 2023, Hainan Petrochemical's 1 million tons/year ethylene and refining expansion project successfully completed the entire process, and each unit was successfully started up with one feed.

The project is a key engineering project of Hainan Province and Sinopec. It mainly includes a 1 million tons/year ethylene cracking unit and a total of 10 downstream chemical units. During the construction period, it has created jobs for more than 30,000 people, and has driven the establishment of downstream industries such as Hainan Baling New Materials Company and Oak Chemical Company, and promoted Hainan Liansu and other four companies to extend the industrial chain.

05 | Anqing Petrochemical

On July 6, 2023, with the 400,000 tons/year ethylbenzene-styrene unit producing qualified products, all units of the Anqing Petrochemical Refinery Conversion Plant Structural Adjustment Project were successfully started up safely and environmentally friendly at one time. The project is led by a 3 million tons/year heavy oil catalytic cracking unit. By increasing the production of light olefins and aromatic raw materials to produce high-value-added chemical products, it effectively enhances the adaptability and flexibility of the company's production structure to changes in demand, and explores a development path for domestic refining companies to cope with overcapacity and achieve transformation and upgrading. Among them, the 3 million tons/year heavy oil catalytic cracking unit is the world's first RTC process heavy oil catalytic cracking unit, and the 400,000 tons/year ethylbenzene-styrene unit is currently the largest dry gas method ethylbenzene unit in China.

06 | Shanghai Petrochemical

As China's first 10,000-ton 48K large-tow carbon fiber project, Shanghai Petrochemical's 24,000 tons/year raw fiber and 12,000 tons/year 48K large-tow carbon fiber project. The first domestic production line was put into operation in October 2022 and produced qualified products, marking that Sinopec's large-tow carbon fiber has successfully moved from key technology breakthroughs, industrial trial production, and industrialization to scale and localization of key equipment, breaking the passive situation of my country's carbon fiber production and equipment being controlled by people, and truly realizing independent control.

07 | Baling Petrochemical

On December 15, 2023, Line A of Baling Petrochemical's 600,000 tons/year caprolactam industry chain relocation and upgrading transformation and development project was completed and successfully started up at one time, marking the completion and production of the world's largest single-unit caprolactam production and research and development base with leading technology, opening up a new path for the green transformation and development of heavy chemical industry along the river.

The project adopts Sinopec's new generation of caprolactam green complete set of new technologies with independent intellectual property rights, and realizes industrial application for the first time. The project construction includes 58 sets of new coal gasification, caprolactam, polyamide, synthetic ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, cyclohexanone and other equipment, covering the entire industrial chain from coal-to-hydrogen to polyamide, with a localization rate of 99.9% of the equipment, including the central control system, which is completely localized.

08 | Kuche Green Hydrogen Demonstration Project

On August 30, 2023, the Kuche Green Hydrogen Demonstration Project was fully completed and put into operation. This is the first project in my country to achieve the full industrial chain of 10,000-ton green hydrogen refining and chemical production. It has an annual hydrogen production capacity of 20,000 tons by water electrolysis, a hydrogen storage capacity of 210,000 standard cubic meters, and a hydrogen transmission capacity of 28,000 standard cubic meters per hour. It is the largest photovoltaic power generation direct green hydrogen production demonstration project built using the abundant solar energy resources in western my country. The green hydrogen produced by the project is transported to Tahe Refining and Chemical through pipelines to replace natural gas hydrogen production, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 485,000 tons per year.

The project will build new photovoltaic power generation, water electrolysis hydrogen production, green hydrogen storage and transportation equipment, as well as public works and supporting auxiliary production facilities. The major equipment and core materials such as photovoltaic components, electrolyzers, hydrogen storage tanks, hydrogen pipelines, etc. are all domestically produced, which is of great significance to promoting the rapid development of the domestic hydrogen production equipment industry.


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Source: Jilin City, China Petroleum News, China Petrochemical News, Super Petrochemical, official websites of various companies, China Chemical Information Weekly

With a total investment of 27.8 billion yuan, a new million-ton ethylene project was launched.

2024-10-22, Source

The total investment of Luoyang Petrochemical's million-ton ethylene project is 27.8 billion yuan, mainly to build 13 sets of process production units such as 1 million tons/year ethylene, and implement oil refining adaptability transformation at the same time.

On December 22, 2023, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation and Henan Shenma Guoxing Industrial Investment Co., Ltd. signed an investment cooperation intention agreement. The two parties will jointly invest to establish a joint venture to jointly build the Luoyang Petrochemical million-ton ethylene project and create a first-class green petrochemical advanced materials industry base in China.

On September 12, 2024, Sinopec Group approved the basic design of Luoyang Petrochemical's million-ton ethylene project, marking that the Luoyang Petrochemical's million-ton ethylene project will enter the full construction stage.

The construction content of Luoyang Petrochemical Million Tons of Ethylene Project includes the construction of:
°a new 1 million tons/year ethylene unit,
°a 600,000 tons/year cracking gasoline hydrogenation unit,
°a 400,000 tons/year aromatics extraction unit,
°a 300,000 tons/year m-LLDPE unit,
°a 350,000 tons/year HDPE unit, and
°a 350,000 tons/year #3  polypropylene unit.

The project is scheduled to be completed and put into operation in December 2025.

After the project is put into production, it can sell about 3 million tons of various chemical products each year, increase the output value by 20 billion yuan, drive more than 160 billion yuan of downstream industrial chain investment, and form an industrial cluster of "hundreds of billions of investment and 10,000 jobs.

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24 Sep 2024: The construction preparation of the project is progressing in an orderly manner, and the general layout of the construction, construction infrastructure planning, and standardized construction site construction have been completed. The site leveling of Changling North New District has been completed by about 75% , and it is planned to meet the conditions for handover by the end of October 2024. The site clearing and earthwork transportation of the refinery supporting renovation project site are currently being organized. The site leveling of Hunan Petrochemical District 2 has been started, and it is planned to meet the conditions for handover by the end of this year; the construction of three supporting first-class highways related to the project has started. Credit

Sinopec Hunan Petrochemical (Yueyang) ethylene refining and chemical integration project

12 Jul 2024, Sinopec Yueyang ethylene refining and chemical integration project starts trial operation

Recently, with the rise and fall of the 67-ton tamping hammer, Sinopec Yueyang Region (Hunan Petrochemical) 1 million tons/year ethylene refining and chemical integration project started the trial tamping in the Changling North main plant area.

Hunan Petrochemical's 1 million tons/year ethylene refining and chemical integration project is located in Yueyang Green Chemical High-tech Industrial Development Zone and started construction on January 3 this year.

19 Sep 2024, Total investment of 35.68 billion yuan! This million-ton ethylene refining and chemical integration project has made new progress

Hunan Petrochemical's 1 million tons/year ethylene refining project is being accelerated, with a total investment of 35.68 billion yuan and an estimated output value of over 100 billion yuan, which will drive downstream investment of over 150 billion yuan. The project is located in Yueyang Green Chemical High-tech Zone and has completed a number of construction preparations and safety management planning.

◾️ Project name: Sinopec Yueyang 1 million tons/year ethylene refining and chemical integration project

◾️ Project type: Greenfield Construction Project

◾️ Project location: Hunan Yueyang Green Chemical High-tech Industrial Development Zone. This project is distributed in the Changling and Baling areas of the park.
▪️ The Changling section is located in the northeast of the Changling area of the park, referred to as the Xinchang New District, with a land area of 201.05 hectares, all of which are newly acquired land.
▪️ The Baling section is located on the south side of the Baling's refining department, with a total land area of approximately 46.4 hectares, of which 27.26 hectares are newly acquired land; the expansion of the cogeneration unit is located in the thermal power department, with a land area of approximately 19.14 hectares, and does not involve additional land acquisition.

In addition, the off-site project covers an area of 90.57 hectares, involving the acquisition of 25.4 hectares of new land and the use of 65.17 hectares of existing land.

Construction content: This project will build:

◾️ a new 1 million tons/year ethylene unit

◾️ a total of 14 downstream units, including:
▪️ an ethylene unit,
▪️ an EVA unit,
▪️ an HDPE unit,
▪️ an LLDPE unit,
▪️ an aromatics-to-benzene unit,
▪️ a butadiene extraction unit,
▪️ an MTBE/butene-1 unit,
▪️ a pyrolysis gasoline hydrogenation unit,
▪️ an aromatics extraction unit,
▪️ a styrene extraction unit,
▪️ a C5 separation unit,
▪️ a CHPPO unit,
▪️ a phenol/acetone unit,
▪️ a bisphenol A unit.

At the same time, necessary storage and transportation projects, public works, auxiliary facilities and off-site projects will be constructed.

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Petrochina Daqing Petrochemical has been created and its site's mass balance initialized.

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Jianghan Salt Chemical Fine Chemical and Supporting Engineering Project Started to Promote the Development of Hubei Salt Chemical Industry Cluster

Hubei Daily 2024-09-20 18:31:05

Hubei Daily News (Reporter Huang Lu, Correspondents Sun Yilin and Feng Jun) On September 20, Qianjiang held a concentrated start-up event for major projects in the third quarter of 2024, among which the Jianghan Salt Chemical Fine Chemicals and Supporting Engineering Project with a total investment of 10.8 billion yuan was announced to start construction.

The Jianghan Salt Chemical Fine Chemical and Supporting Engineering Project is located in Wangchang Park, Qianjiang High-tech Zone, and is invested and constructed by Jianghan Salt Chemical, the world's largest chlorine-containing disinfectant manufacturer. The project will further expand the basic scale of Jianghan Salt Chemical, and the park's steam, liquid alkali, chlorine and hydrogen supply capacity will be more sufficient; the newly built 30,000 tons/year bleaching powder concentrate unit will refine the characteristic business of Jianghan Salt Chemical, increase the international market supply of bleaching powder concentrate, and effectively increase the market share; the newly built 50,000 tons/year chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) unit will extend the Jianghan Salt Chemical industry chain, enrich the product variety, and initially show diversified development. After the project is completed and put into production, it is expected to have an average annual operating income of about 7.7 billion yuan, directly creating more than 1,200 jobs.

"Jianghan Salt Chemical Industry utilizes abundant brine resources to build fine chemicals and supporting projects, which will help the development of Hubei's salt chemical industry cluster." A relevant person in charge of Qianjiang Municipal Development and Reform Commission introduced that Hubei Province has formed a strategy of relying on Jianghan Salt Chemical Industry, making full use of its basic chemical raw materials such as chlorine, hydrogen, caustic soda, attracting domestic leading companies in the same industry with high industrial correlation to enter the park, extending the salt chemical industry chain, and developing a circular economy.

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Credit: hbtv news

July 16, 2024 21:34 Source: China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation Author: Xie Jiang, Xie Hui, Zhang Jinfeng

Jianghan Salt Chemical Industry leverages its own brine resource advantages to extend the salt chemical industry chain and provide high-quality raw materials for park enterprises.

Sinopec Jianghan Salt Chemical Hubei Co., Ltd. (Jianghan Salt Chemical for short) combines its own advantages in resources, technology and products with the local government's preferential policies for attracting investment, attracting leading enterprises in the industry to set up factories nearby, forming the Jianghan Salt Chemical Industrial Park with upstream and downstream integration. So far, three major industrial areas have been built in the Jianghan Salt Chemical Industrial Park, namely the New Chemical Industrial Park, Changfei Qianjiang Science and Technology Park and Qianjiang Microelectronics Industrial Park, with a total of 26 companies settled in. In 2022, the total sales of Jianghan Salt Chemical's products in the Jianghan Salt Chemical Industrial Park will exceed 200 million yuan, setting a historical record.

Expanding sales channels for salt chemical by-products

"Qianjiang City vigorously promotes the construction of Jianghan Salt Chemical Industrial Park. It is urgently needed for the salt chemical industry to further improve resource-based products and services such as chlorine, hydrogen, and steam to drive and promote regional economic development. At present, the 'implementation of salt chemical fine chemicals and supporting projects' has been written into the 2023 government work report. The Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government have also provided us with a good development environment for strengthening, optimizing and expanding the salt chemical industry." At the beginning of the year, Jianghan Salt Chemical Industry held a staff representative meeting to conduct a serious analysis of the development environment.

Brine resources are unique to Jianghan Oilfield and stand out in the Sinopec system. Sinopec Jianghan Oilfield salt rock resources are buried 1,000 to 3,000 meters underground, with a thickness of more than 2,000 meters. Jianghan Salt Chemical is a comprehensive chemical enterprise built by Jianghan Oilfield using underground brine resources. Brine is extracted from underground and transported to Jianghan Salt Chemical through pipelines. While producing refined salt and edible salt, it electrolyzes brine to produce chlorine, caustic soda, hydrogen and other salt chemical by-products, which are sold as chemical raw materials and fuels.

The sales of these salt chemical byproducts once troubled them. Take hydrogen as an example. When the plant was built, the annual output was only a few hundred tons. Due to the limitations of transportation volume and radius, and insufficient market development, most of the hydrogen was directly discharged, except for a small part of it compressed into steel cylinders for export. With the development of salt chemical industry over the years, the scale of production equipment has been continuously expanded. The annual output of chlor-alkali equipment has reached 200,000 tons, and the annual output of hydrogen has reached 5,000 tons.

Integrated industrial chain attracts enterprises to settle in

Over the past decade, with the implementation of the country's "Broadband China" strategy, the demand for optical fiber preforms has continued to grow, the demand for hydrogen needed to make optical fiber has increased sharply, and related industries have developed rapidly.

Changfei Optical Fiber Company is the world's leading supplier of optical fiber preforms, optical fibers and optical cables. Optical fiber manufacturing consumes a large amount of hydrogen, caustic soda and chlorine. In 2015, Jianghan Salt Chemical Industry took the initiative to connect with the company. After the company settled in, optical fiber giants such as Japan's Shin-Etsu and France's Air Liquide settled here. Around these optical fiber companies, the first industrial area in Jianghan Salt Chemical Industrial Park, Changfei Qianjiang Science and Technology Park, was born.

"What attracted us is the complete integrated industrial chain here," said Song Xianjun, director of the management committee of the Changfei Qianjiang Science and Technology Park. Hydrogen is a flammable and explosive gas that is inconvenient to transport over long distances. Jianghan Salt Chemical Industry has greatly reduced transportation risks through pipeline transportation and effectively reduced the production costs of enterprises, thus attracting many high-tech enterprises to settle here.

In addition to hydrogen, other salt chemical byproducts such as caustic soda and steam have also found stable sales channels in the park. Pipelines like silver dragons fly in the air, winding from Jianghan Salt Chemical to the Jianghan Salt Chemical Industrial Park across the river, connecting with many world-renowned optical fiber manufacturers.

In addition to the advantages of the industrial chain, the park's powerful resource recycling system also attracts enterprises. How to deal with the large amount of high-salt wastewater in production is a major problem faced by enterprises. "The extraction of brine from underground requires a large amount of fresh water. We repeatedly treat the wastewater to meet the use standards and then use it for brine extraction. This not only solves the wastewater treatment problem of enterprises in the industrial park, but also reduces the use of fresh water." said Chen Xufeng, deputy director of the Safety and Environmental Protection Department of Jianghan Salt Chemical Industry.

In addition, the waste liquid dilute hydrochloric acid produced in the production of YOFC is recycled by Jianghan Salt Chemical through pipelines, reacting with the by-product liquid produced by the bleaching powder concentrate device to release chlorine, which is then dehydrated and pressurized to become commercial chlorine. Through this process, the company can produce 22 tons of chlorine per day, thus realizing the reuse of by-products.

Provide high-quality raw materials for enterprises in the park

Today, several by-products of Jianghan Salt Chemical Industry have gone from being "useless" to "hot", with sales exceeding 50 million yuan in 2022. Among them, chlorine is mainly supplied to enterprises in the park to produce silicon tetrachloride; hydrogen, after purification, is used as raw materials together with caustic soda, steam, silicon tetrachloride, etc. to manufacture optical fiber preforms; sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, etc. are used as raw materials to manufacture photoresist cleaning fluid.

In order to provide high-quality raw materials to enterprises in the park, Jianghan Salt Chemical Company maintains close communication with important customers, downstream enterprises in the park, and various operation departments, rationally allocates resources, and ensures the balance of large systems, with a focus on the balance of the chlor-alkali hydrogen system, the balance of the water system, and the balance of the steam system, in order to ensure the balance of the park and high-load operation of production equipment.

"The production of chip-grade high-purity hydrogen peroxide requires steam to maintain a constant temperature and humidity in the production plant, and it participates in heat exchange, heating or product drying in the process," said a relevant person in charge of a microelectronics materials company.

For many years, chip-grade high-purity hydrogen peroxide has been a "bottleneck" process material for the semiconductor industry. With the first phase of Jingrui (Hubei) Microelectronics Materials Co., Ltd. put into production in Jianghan Salt Chemical Industrial Park, the stable and high-quality steam supply in the park has effectively guaranteed the smooth operation of the high-purity hydrogen peroxide production equipment, breaking the foreign monopoly of chip-grade high-purity hydrogen peroxide production technology and realizing the localization of chip-grade high-purity hydrogen peroxide.

At present, the products of upstream and downstream enterprises in the park complement each other, forming a mutually beneficial and win-win development model with Jianghan Salt Chemical as the leader, close connection between the beginning and the end, sharing of corporate resources, and recycling of materials, with a complete industrial chain and high economic efficiency.

After years of development, the park has shown a good trend of concentrated development and has achieved four world firsts, namely, the world's largest optical fiber preform production base, the optical fiber industry cluster with the most complete global industrial chain, the world's largest gas-melting quartz material production base, and the world's largest optical fiber supporting quartz material production base. It has formed the world's most complete rod fiber industry chain in Qianjiang City, changing the development pattern of Qianjiang City's single industrial structure and heavy type. Because there are many world-renowned optical fiber production companies in Jianghan Salt Chemical Industrial Park, Wangchang Town where the industrial park is located has also gained the reputation of "Optical Fiber Town".

In 2022, as more companies settled in the park, Jianghan Salt Chemical accelerated the renewal and upgrading of its equipment. On November 18, 2022, the 100,000 tons/year electrolysis equipment renewal and technical transformation project (50,000 tons of electrolytic cells in advance) was successfully put into operation. After the project is fully put into use, it can increase hydrogen production by 2,500 tons per year, further meet the production needs of downstream companies, and empower the development of the park.

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Photo: Polyvinyl chloride plant of Guangxi Huayi Chlor-Alkali Project

2024-07-04 16:57 Source: China Securities Journal

 China Securities Intelligent Finance Chlor-Alkali Chemical (600618) announced on the evening of July 4 that Guangxi Huayi Chlor-Alkali Chemical Co., Ltd. has recently completed the industrial and commercial change registration procedures, and the 40% equity of Guangxi Chlor-Alkali held by Shanghai Huayi Holding Group Co., Ltd. has been registered in the name of the company. After the transaction is completed, the company holds 100% of the equity of Guangxi Chlor-Alkali and becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.

According to a previous announcement, the company plans to use its own funds of 685 million yuan to acquire 40% of the equity of Guangxi Chlor-Alkali, a subsidiary of the company, held by Shanghai Huayi. In 2019, Guangxi Chlor-Alkali invested in the construction of a 300,000 tons/year caustic soda and 400,000 tons/year polyvinyl chloride project in Qinzhou, Guangxi. During the construction of the project, due to the company's limited funds, the company's controlling shareholder Shanghai Huayi and the company jointly funded the construction. In November 2022, the Guangxi Qinzhou project was completed and put into production. This equity acquisition will help further enhance the company's control over Guangxi Chlor-Alkali, integrate resources and improve production and operating efficiency. In the long run, it is expected to increase the company's net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company.

According to the data, Chlor-Alkali Chemical mainly manufactures and sells caustic soda, chlorine and chlorine products, as well as polyvinyl chloride plastic resins and products. The company's annual production capacity of main products is: 1.02 million tons of caustic soda, 720,000 tons of ethylene dichloride, 600,000 tons of liquid chlorine, 200,000 tons of vinyl chloride, and 480,000 tons of polyvinyl chloride. The company has formed two production bases in Shanghai Chemical Industry Zone and Qinzhou, Guangxi. The two places have their own division of labor and key tasks, and they also cooperate with each other and develop in a balanced manner.

#shanghai  #guangxi  #qinzhou  #chloralkali  #pvc  #edc  #vinylchloride  #china 

Bluestar (Beijing) Chemical Machinery Co., Ltd., a producer of electrolysis technology and a special equipment manufacturing technology, has been added.

The company has developed three core products:

1. Complete electrolysis equipment.
2. Solar thermal energy storage products.
3. Biomass resource utilization equipment.

Bluestar Beihuaji is the only domestic supplier of complete chlor-alkali equipment that integrates basic design, detailed design, core equipment manufacturing, and installation services. It is one of the four major global suppliers of ion membrane electrolyzers, with an annual production capacity of 1 million tons of caustic soda equipment and 3 million tons of electrodes. The company provides ion membrane electrolysis equipment with an annual capacity exceeding 18 million tons of caustic soda to more than 140 chlor-alkali producers worldwide, with business covering 18 countries across Europe, Asia, America, and Africa.

Thanks to increasing international and domestic market demand for new energy, Beihuaji's solar thermal power storage products have gradually become a leading domestic supplier of solar thermal energy storage products after years of development and market promotion, participating in multiple domestic and international solar thermal projects.

#solarenergy  #energystorage  #chloralkali #caustic  #electrolyis  #china  #beijing  #bluestar  #sinochem #bluestar  #chemchina 

Construction site of Xinjiang Zhongtai New Materials Co., Ltd.'s resource-based comprehensive utilization methanol upgrade demonstration project. Image provided by Zhongtai New Materials Co., Ltd.

Xinjiang Zhongtai New Materials Methanol Project Construction Accelerates.

2024-08-09 12:35:58 Source: Tianshan Net - Xinjiang Daily Original

Tianshan Net-Xinjiang Daily (reported by reporter Shi Xin) At present, the construction site of Xinjiang Zhongtai New Materials Co., Ltd.'s resource-based comprehensive utilization of methanol upgrading demonstration project is crowded with people and roaring machines. Construction personnel are working hard and efficiently to advance the project towards the October 30 deadline.

The project is an important project of Xinjiang Zhongtai New Materials Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Zhongtai New Materials Company") in the modern coal chemical industry planning. It is located in Toksun County with a total investment of 5.991 billion yuan. The project makes full use of the characteristics and advantages of coal chemical industry, uses the by-product screening residues (coal powder and coke foam) of the company's semi-coke device as gasification raw materials, and turns low-value materials into production raw materials, thereby increasing their added value, extending the industrial chain, realizing the resource utilization of waste, and improving the development level of the coal classification and quality utilization industry.

At the same time, lignite tail gas (raw coal gas) can be purified to produce hydrogen, and using hydrogen as raw gas for synthesizing methanol can reduce raw coal consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.

On July 23, the first methanol synthesis tower of the project was successfully hoisted, marking the full entry into the peak stage of installation. At present, Zhongtai New Materials Company is scientifically formulating construction plans and accurately reversing construction plans with the project general contractor, construction unit, and supervision unit under the premise of ensuring quality and safety.

Ma Kui, Party Secretary and Chairman of Zhongtai New Materials Company, said that the implementation of the project can promote the comprehensive utilization of resources locally and nearby. After it is put into production, it can form mutual support between the internal industries of Xinjiang Zhongtai (Group) Co., Ltd., continuously enhance the overall competitiveness and stability of the industrial chain, and meet the methanol demand of Xinjiang fine chemicals and new chemical materials enterprises, while also creating 800 jobs.

[Editor: Liu Hai]

#coaltomethanol #coal  #newmaterials  #zhongtai  #turpan  #china  #xinjiang 

Market Information at 10:36, November 22, 2024 | Sina Finance APA

According to Sinochem News, the Xinjiang Zhongtai New Materials Co., Ltd.'s resource-based comprehensive utilization methanol upgrade demonstration project, which was general contracted by China Tianchen Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Chemical Corporation, successfully completed the handover ceremony of the gasification/air separation unit, marking the official entry of the project from the construction stage to the trial production preparation stage.

Tianchen Company is mainly responsible for the construction of the air separation and gasification units of the project. The air separation unit is equipped with two sets of 60,000 standard cubic meters/hour space separation equipment, and the gasification unit is equipped with three 286,331 standard cubic meters/hour (CO+H₂) synthesis gas gasifiers.

It is reported that since the start of the project, the Xinjiang Zhongtai Project Department has fully mobilized various resources, leveraged its project management advantages, led all participating units to overcome difficulties, promoted high-standard and high-quality construction of the project, and successfully completed the contract schedule goals.

#xinjiang  #zhongtai  #newmaterial  #turpan  #toksun  #coal  #coaltomethanol  #gasification 

Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical's 1 million ton coal-to-methanol project.

Date: 2024-9-24 | China Carbide Network News.

      On September 10, 2024, the Xinjiang Zhongtai New Materials Project substation constructed by the Xinjiang Branch of Sinochem Second Construction Group Co., Ltd. successfully received power for the first time, which was well received by all parties. The completion of this key node laid the foundation for the single-unit commissioning.

The Xinjiang Zhongtai Resource Comprehensive Utilization Methanol Upgrading Demonstration Project mainly constructs 1 million tons / year methanol and 18,900 tons / year sulfuric acid production lines, as well as air separation units , gasification units, low-temperature methanol-washed synthesis gas purification units, methanol synthesis units and supporting units.

The Xinjiang Zhongtai New Materials Resource Comprehensive Utilization Methanol Upgrading Demonstration Project is located in Tongxin Industrial Park, Alehui Town, Toksun County, Xinjiang. The planned total investment is about 5.99 billion yuan. The waste gas and screenings (coke powder and coal foam) produced by the semi-coke unit built by Zhongtai Group in Toksun County are used as raw materials to build a 1 million tons / year methanol project. The gasification unit is equipped with 3 Jinhua furnaces 3.0 , which mainly produce 286.331Nm3/h ( CO+H₂ ) of synthetic gas , with an annual operating time of 8,000 hours, 2 in operation and 1 in standby.

#zhongtai  #newmaterial  #coaltomethanol  #china  #turpan  #xinjiang  #coal  #methanol 

Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical's annual production of 250,000 tons of PVC and 220,000 tons of caustic soda project was completed and put into production.

Sun Tingwen and Li Jinghai, December 2, 2016 19:18 Source: China News Network

On Dec 2^nd, the second phase of the chlor-alkali project with an annual output of 250,000 tons of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and 220,000 tons of caustic soda of Xinjiang Zhongtai Group Shengxiong Energy Company (referred to as "Zhongtai Shengxiong Energy") was completed and put into production, and the launching ceremony of the Toksun Energy Chemical Company's high-performance resin industrial park project was held in Toksun County, Turpan City.

It is reported that the total investment of the Zhongtai Mahatma Energy PVC Phase II project is about 2.7 billion yuan. Construction started in October 2012. After Zhongthai Chemical reorganized Mahatma Energy in September 2015, Zhongtai Chemical transferred in the management team to optimize the design and speed up the project construction. The project was put into trial operation on October 30, 2016. The project adopts modular design, with compact equipment layout, clear functional division and centralized control. In addition to advanced equipment, the newly developed double-effect evaporation process technology has been added to realize the recycling of wastewater, and the wastewater treatment has achieved recycling and zero emission.

　　After the project is put into production, it will form a production capacity of 500,000 tons of PVC and 400,000 tons of caustic soda projects, drive the production of calcium carbide and power generation, and the mining of coal, salt, and lime, realize "industrial integration, investment concentration, resource intensiveness, and benefit concentration", and form a coal-electricity-salt circular economy industrial chain. It can add an annual sales revenue of 1.83 billion yuan and an annual profit and tax of 368 million yuan, solve the employment of more than 700 local people, transform Turpan's advantageous resources into economic advantages, drive the employment of local employees of all ethnic groups and the development of the tertiary industry, and promote economic and social development and social stability.

　　On the same day, the high-performance resin industrial park of Toksun Energy Chemical Company, which was also started, was a special new material project determined by Zhongtai Chemical to be built in the southern area of ​​Toksun Industrial Park in order to change the current situation of single calcium carbide PVC product structure, only general varieties, and lack of special and special functional resins, and to achieve structural and transformation and upgrading. The terminal market products of the project are: special material resin for bulk method refers to special material resin for high-transmittance film bag, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride resin, 100,000 special paste resin, 50,000 tons/year CPE (or 30,000 tons/year CPVC), composite functional resin, solid sodium hydroxide, liquid chlorine, sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid, etc. The project investment is about 2.7 billion yuan, and the annual sales after production is expected to be 2.9 billion yuan, which can provide employment for 1,300 people.

　　Zhang Wenquan, secretary of the Turpan Municipal Party Committee, said that the completion of the second phase of PVC and caustic soda projects and the launch of the high-performance resin industrial park construction project marked a new level in the economic development of Toksun County. It also marked that Turpan City has taken another solid step in the journey of economic transformation and upgrading. It is also a concrete manifestation of leading the new normal of the economy and releasing new economic momentum.

　　Zhongtai Shengxiong Energy, formerly Xinjiang Shengxiong Energy Co., Ltd., was established in 2006. It mainly engages in mineral resource development, calcium carbide, PVC, caustic soda, building materials, etc. It completed an investment of more than 10 billion yuan in 2014. With the rapid expansion of the company's investment scale, the debt ratio continued to rise. In addition, after the project was put into production, the market price of the terminal product PVC continued to be sluggish, and financial institutions tightened their credit. The company faced serious difficulties in subsequent development funds.

　　In 2014, under the coordination and promotion of government departments at all levels in Xinjiang Autonomous Region and the CPC Turpan Municipal Committee and Government, and the CPC Toksun County Committee and Government, Zhongtai Group began to discuss restructuring matters with Mahatma Energy. Finally, in September 2015, Zhongtai Group formally completed the strategic restructuring of Mahatma Energy. In the more than one year since the restructuring, the company has paid off a total of about 1.086 billion yuan in debts. In October 2016, the company began to make a small profit, turning losses into profits since the restructuring.

#chloralkali  #shengxiongenergy  #mahatmaenergy  #zhongtaich #chloralkali #pvc 

Mahatma Chlor-Alkali site (Photo by Hu Hui)

China-Thailand Zero Distance May 20, 2024 17:11

Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s official website announced that Mahatma Energy’s Chlor-Alkali Plant was listed in the list of “leaders” in energy efficiency in key industries across the country with its unit product energy consumption index of 151.91 (kgce/t) for the calcium carbide method (general type) in the polyvinyl chloride industry. This honor is not only a recognition of Mahatma Energy’s achievements in energy efficiency management, but also reflects that Zhongtai Group has taken solid steps on the road to sustainable development.

"At present, Mahatma Energy Chlor-Alkali Plant has adopted advanced energy-saving technologies, continuously optimized production processes, and continuously improved resource utilization efficiency and reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions through projects such as cascade utilization of wastewater and recovery of waste heat from boiler flue gas." said Liu Kai, director of the Technical Department of Mahatma Energy Chlor-Alkali Plant.

In recent years, Mahatma Energy Chlor-Alkali Plant has always adhered to the core concept of green manufacturing, energy conservation and carbon reduction, and has implemented it throughout all aspects of the company's production and operation. By widely carrying out mass quality management, "Five Smalls" mass innovation, and all-staff "Golden Ideas" and other activities, it has stimulated employees' vitality to actively participate in innovation, encouraged employees to give full play to their creativity, and brought technological innovation and production improvements to the company.

In 2024 , Shengxiong Energy Chlor-Alkali Plant will continue to increase investment in energy-saving and emission-reduction innovation projects in the transformation of high-current-density bipolar zero-gap natural circulation electrolyzers and comprehensive utilization of waste heat, further promote technological innovation and industrial upgrading, and effectively improve the company's energy efficiency management level. At the same time, it will actively cooperate and communicate with advanced companies in the industry, learn from advanced experience and technology, and make greater contributions to achieving the company's sustainable development goals.


#chloralkali #electrolyser  #pvc  #causticsoda  #chlorine  #mahatmaenergy  #shengxiongenergy  #china  #xinjiang  #turpan 

21^st Oct 2024, Source

According to the financial news on October 21, ST Zhongtai disclosed the investor relations activity record sheet, which shows that according to the relevant provisions of the "Shenzhen Stock Exchange Listing Rules", the company will apply to the Shenzhen Stock Exchange for the cancellation of other risk warnings within twelve months from the date of receipt of the "Administrative Penalty Decision". In addition, in order to increase its shareholding ratio in Mahatma Energy and realize industrial integration, the company acquired the shares of some shareholders of Mahatma Energy and included them in the company's consolidated financial statements in July 2024. The company's current PVC production capacity is 2.6 million tons/year and caustic soda production capacity is 1.86 million tons/year.

This article comes from: Financial AI Telegraph

Author: Telegraph

#pvc #causticsoda  #chloralkali 

Shaanxi Yanchang Coal Yulin Energy and Chemical Company's DMTO unit

Guo Xiaohui, 18^th Nov 2024, CCIN

Shaanxi Yanchang Coal Yulin Energy and Chemical, a company located near Jingbian County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province,  China, based on the annual planned production of 1.9 million tons of polyolefins, strives for an annual output of 2.02 million tons of polyolefin products.

"In the fourth quarter, we plan to produce 538,500 tonnes of polyolefins, a year-on-year increase of 52,500 tonnes, and sell more than 530,000 tonnes of polyolefin products", a relevant person in charge of Yulin Energy and Chemical said.