- Construction began in November 2016 and operations started in May 2017.
- The expansion increased production capacity by 65%.
- The facility produces Ethyl Mercaptan (EM) and Tetrahydrothiophene (THT).
- Tessenderlo products are used in applications like polymer modifiers, agricultural chemicals, and gas odorization.
Expansion Overview
Chevron Phillips Chemical has expanded its Tessenderlo, Belgium plant by debottlenecking its production unit for Ethyl Mercaptan (EM) and Tetrahydrothiophene (THT). Construction began in November 2016 and the expansion commenced operations in May 2017. This expansion increased production capacity for these products by 65 percent.
Production Capabilities
The Tessenderlo facility produces sulfur chemical intermediates, including mercaptans, sulfides, and polysulfides. These products are used in a wide range of end-use applications such as polymer modifiers, agricultural chemicals, mining and ore processing, gas odorization, water purification, pharmaceuticals, lubricant additives, and the reduction of coke formation.
Global Supply
The increased capacity ensures a long-term, dependable supply of EM and THT on a global scale. This expansion builds on the already well-established production platform at Tessenderlo, complementing Chevron Phillips Chemical’s Borger, Texas plant.
