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Sinopec Completes Construction of China's Largest Petrochemical Industrial Base - Sinopec has announced the completion of the second-phase expansion and advanced materials project at its Zhenhai Refinery. - The refinery's capacity has been increased to 40 million tons per year, surpassing a total refining capacity of 50 million tons annually for the Zhejiang Ningbo Petrochemical Industrial Base. - This development establishes Zhejiang Ningbo as China's largest and most advanced petrochemical industrial base. - The expansion involved an investment of CNY 41.6 billion and includes 18 production units such as distillation, catalytic cracking, and polypropylene units. - The expanded production capacity is expected to support the development of high-end polyolefins, advanced materials, and specialty chemicals. - Approximately 8 million tons of petrochemical products are anticipated to be generated annually, improving supply chains for several industries in the region. - Key technological achievements include the localization of 10 core technologies and deployment of smart technologies for digital and physical factory integration. - The project has realized an overall energy consumption reduction of 11.7% through comprehensive energy-saving measures. - Over 90 million consecutive safe man-hours were recorded during construction, achieving a 100% quality pass rate for all units. - Zhenhai Refinery has an ethylene production capacity of 2.2 million tons per year and is consistently ranked among the top performers in global ethylene evaluations. https://lnkd.in/gQfZ5CfE

ORLEN PUSHES NEW PLOCK ETHYLENE CRACKER TO AFTER 2030 Warsaw, 11 December (Argus) — Polish integrated Orlen has decided to halt the expansion of a petrochemical facility at Plock in its current format, and has pushed back a plan to build a 740,000 t/yr ethylene cracker to "no sooner than 2030". The company said it would not be economically feasible to continue the expansion in the current format, which the previous management board approved with a plan to start the new cracker by 2027, because of higher than expected investment costs and the time needed to complete the project. The previous plan for the plant, which is integrated with a 373,000 b/d refinery, included a new ethylene cracker as well as ethyl tert butyl (ETBE), styrene extraction and pygas hydrotreater. Construction of the new cracker will eventually allow the company to phase out the existing 640,000 t/yr ethylene cracker at Plock, Orlen said. The previous plan included closing part of the existing cracker and upgrading other parts, resulting in a net expansion of ethylene capacity to 1mn t/yr. Replacing the existing cracker with a new one would enhance the company's competitiveness in the ethylene oxide, glycol, styrene and butadiene C4 markets, Orlen said. Orlen in August said it might reduce the Plock expansion plan and in November it acknowledged an impairment charge on its petrochemical assets. Orlen has spent 12.6bn zlotys ($3.15bn) on the expansion and completing it within the previously planned scope would cost 45-51bn zlotys ($11.2-12.7bn). But the investment so far would aid in pursuing the new scope of the project. Orlen estimates the expansion in the new format would cost approximately 34bn zlotys ($8.5bn). Orlen will now negotiate with contractors to determine the new project schedule and to resolve significant "technical project nature" issues related to the planned cracker and related units. The company plans to approve the revised budget and schedule for the expansion by the end of September 2025. By Tomasz Stepien Copyright © 2024. Argus Media group. All rights reserved. SM Resinas

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation's recently announced the mechanical completion of the second-phase expansion and advanced materials project at its Zhenhai Refinery. This milestone sets new benchmarks for innovation, smart manufacturing, and energy efficiency in large-scale projects. The refinery's capacity has now been upgraded to 40 million tons per year, contributing to the Zhejiang Ningbo Petrochemical Industrial Base surpassing a total refining capacity of 50 million tons annually. The achievement solidifies its position as China's largest, most advanced, and globally competitive petrochemical industrial base. Located in the Yangtze River Delta, a key downstream product consumption hub, the Zhejiang Ningbo Petrochemical Industrial Base plays a vital role in Sinopec's value chain. The second-phase expansion and advanced materials project, with a total investment of 41.6 billion yuan ($5.7 billion), incorporates 18 production units, including atmospheric distillation, catalytic cracking, polypropylene, and propane dehydrogenation units. By emphasizing chemical-focused processes, the project creates multiple high-value-added supply chains. https://lnkd.in/dvD4pHiU

Petroleum and Petrochemical Refineries use Catalysts according to their purpose based on the Distillation of Crude Oil and its Derivatives. Catalysts have side effects on both the reactors they are used in and the quality of the products produced. The PCT Research Report has also been notified to us for our invention, which we developed based on unsaturated polymer (organosilicon/soluble alkyl resin) and filed a patent application with the TurkPatent institution on 27.03.2023 with the number 2023/003311. When the catalyst coating we developed is applied without using a catalyst material instead of the catalysts used in the production of crude oil and its derivatives and in the production of 35% of the global Gross Income in 2021 / 97 trillion dollars in 2021, significant benefits such as cost reduction, quality of the products produced, profitability, energy savings, etc. will be achieved. Click the link for DISTILLATION PROCESS in the production of petroleum and its derivatives: https://lnkd.in/dyhmHPVg petroleum refinery and petrochemical processes are not involved by the using catalyst substances (catalysts substances-free catalysis has been performed..

With a total investment of 27.8 billion yuan, a new million-ton ethylene project was launched. 2024-10-22 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 Nr. 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. #luoyang #petrochemical #sinopec #ethylene

🔬 Understanding the Impact of Sulfur as a Catalyst Deactivator in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processes In the realm of petroleum refining and petrochemical production, catalysts play a crucial role in enhancing reaction rates and product yields. However, one significant challenge faced is catalyst deactivation, particularly due to sulfur compounds. Sulfur, commonly found in crude oil, can severely impact catalyst performance through various mechanisms: 1. Poisoning: Sulfur can strongly adsorb onto the active sites of catalysts, reducing their availability for the desired reactions. This adsorption leads to a significant decline in catalyst activity over time. 2. Coking: Sulfur compounds contribute to the formation of coke, a carbonaceous material that deposits on the catalyst surface. Coke formation not only blocks active sites but also increases the pressure drop across the catalyst bed, necessitating frequent regeneration or replacement. 3. Metal Sulfide Formation: In certain processes, sulfur can react with metal components of the catalyst, forming metal sulfides. These sulfides are often less active or inactive compared to the original metal, further decreasing the overall efficiency of the catalytic process. Mitigating the effects of sulfur involves several strategies: - Hydrodesulfurization (HDS): A pre-treatment step where sulfur compounds are removed from feedstocks using HDS units before they reach the main catalytic processes. - Sorbent Technology: Utilizing materials that selectively adsorb sulfur compounds from feedstocks, thus protecting the catalysts. - Advanced Catalysts: Developing catalysts with enhanced sulfur tolerance or resistance to deactivation, ensuring longer operational life and better performance. By addressing sulfur-related catalyst deactivation, we can improve the efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability of petroleum and petrochemical processes. Continuous research and innovation in this area are vital for the future of the industry. #Chemistry #Catalysis #Petrochemicals #SulfurDeactivation #InnovationInRefining #PetroleumEngineering

🔬 Understanding the Impact of Sulfur as a Catalyst Deactivator in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processes In the realm of petroleum refining and petrochemical production, catalysts play a crucial role in enhancing reaction rates and product yields. However, one significant challenge faced is catalyst deactivation, particularly due to sulfur compounds. Sulfur, commonly found in crude oil, can severely impact catalyst performance through various mechanisms: 1. Poisoning: Sulfur can strongly adsorb onto the active sites of catalysts, reducing their availability for the desired reactions. This adsorption leads to a significant decline in catalyst activity over time. 2. Coking: Sulfur compounds contribute to the formation of coke, a carbonaceous material that deposits on the catalyst surface. Coke formation not only blocks active sites but also increases the pressure drop across the catalyst bed, necessitating frequent regeneration or replacement. 3. Metal Sulfide Formation: In certain processes, sulfur can react with metal components of the catalyst, forming metal sulfides. These sulfides are often less active or inactive compared to the original metal, further decreasing the overall efficiency of the catalytic process. Mitigating the effects of sulfur involves several strategies: - Hydrodesulfurization (HDS): A pre-treatment step where sulfur compounds are removed from feedstocks using HDS units before they reach the main catalytic processes. - Sorbent Technology: Utilizing materials that selectively adsorb sulfur compounds from feedstocks, thus protecting the catalysts. - Advanced Catalysts: Developing catalysts with enhanced sulfur tolerance or resistance to deactivation, ensuring longer operational life and better performance. By addressing sulfur-related catalyst deactivation, we can improve the efficiency, sustainability, and economic viability of petroleum and petrochemical processes. Continuous research and innovation in this area are vital for the future of the industry. #Chemistry #Catalysis #Petrochemicals #SulfurDeactivation #InnovationInRefining #PetroleumEngineering

We continue adding technologies to the ppPLUS database and ameliorate their description as well as using these for mapping production sites employing these technologies, e.g. we have just enhanced the description of the KBR SCORE steam cracking technology, and we are adding one by one identified capacities from KBR, Lummus, Technip, Linde, Sinopec, etc. with their feedstock consumptions and production volumes of the various cracking products. As ethylene plants are generally the first units in petrochemical plants, this allows to model the complete sites by progressively adding the other downstream assets such as chemical plants, polymerization units, etc. Everyone, including 👉🏼 YOU, can contribute to this effort of deploying the most comprehensive, detailed and complete refining and chemical manufacturing database ever created by joining Portfolio Planning PLUS Ltd and by adding productive asset details and/or creating production sites models. We are looking forward to having you joining us and collaborating into this major project. #technology #mapping #refining #chemicals #database

Jilin Petrochemical Refining and Chemical Transformation and Upgrading Project is accelerating Petrochemical Industry 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 Photo: On August 2024, the 45,000 standard cubic meters/hour air separation unit of Jilin Petrochemical was started up.

【NEWS UPDATE】🌟 Sinopec Strengthens Global Petrochemical Position with New Ethylene Complex in Tianjin 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gpG-4kS3 On November 13th, Sinopec proudly announced the successful operation of its new ethylene complex in the Tianjin Nangang Industrial Zone. With an impressive annual output of 1.2 million tons of ethylene, this facility is set to revolutionize the production of high-end chemical products and fine chemical raw materials, providing 4 million tons of essential materials to the industry each year. 🌍🏭 This state-of-the-art plant aligns with China’s "14th Five-Year Plan," showcasing Sinopec's commitment to enhancing its petrochemical production capacity and supporting the nation's goal of achieving self-sufficiency in quality chemical raw materials. With this new addition, Sinopec Tianjin Branch’s total ethylene production capacity has now reached 2.5 million tons/year, reinforcing its leadership in the global petrochemical market. 🚀📈 The integration of the ethylene complex with Sinopec Tianjin Refinery’s 320,000 barrels/day capacity enhances operational efficiency, ensuring a reliable supply of raw materials while optimizing energy use. This strategic move not only boosts production but also supports a variety of downstream projects, including high-performance plastics such as linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) and versatile polyolefin elastomers (POE). These materials are crucial in sectors like automotive, healthcare, and packaging, highlighting Sinopec's focus on high-value chemical production. 💡🛠️ In addition to production capacity, Sinopec prioritizes environmental sustainability in its design. The facility is partially powered by solar energy, supporting efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency. Water conservation and energy-saving measures are integral to the plant’s operations, ensuring responsible manufacturing practices. 🌱☀️ As Sinopec expands its footprint in the global petrochemical market, this new Tianjin complex positions the company to thrive in key industries. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, energy efficiency, and high-demand products, Sinopec is poised to meet the evolving needs of various sectors and continue its leadership in the petrochemical industry. 🌐💪 #Sinopec #Petrochemicals #Sustainability #Innovation #ChemicalManufacturing #EnergyEfficiency #Tianjin #LLDPE #POE #GlobalMarket