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11–17 November 2026

Borealis Kallo PDH2 Propylene Plant

Antwerp Beveren, Belgium · Commissioning & Start-up

Borealis' second propane dehydrogenation plant at Kallo has reached mechanical completion, Borouge International reported on 4 November, with start-up now expected in the first half of 2027. That is later than the second half of 2026...

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