Braskem selects Basell's Spheripol process
Braskem S.A. has selected Basell's Spheripol Process for a new 300 KT per year polypropylene plant to be operated by a joint venture between Braskem and Petrobras Química S.A. at Paulínia, State of São Paulo, Brazil. Start-up is planned for 2007. Braskem already operates 550 KT per year of PP capacity based on the Spheripol technology at its industrial complex in Triunfo, Brazil.
"The Spheripol process has proven to be the preferred technology for new PP plants," said Just Jansz, president of Basell's Technology Business. "The process has enjoyed this success because it fulfills important needs for producers: low capital and operating costs, a record of high plant operability, broad product capability, easy and rapid grade changes, and demonstrated commercial success. Continuous improvements have helped maintain its leading position."
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