Borealis Kallo PDH2 2025 update

Key highlights
  • Borealis' Kallo PDH2 propane dehydrogenation plant in Kallo, Belgium reached over 97% completion in greenfield construction and precommissioning by end‑2025.
  • Remaining scope focuses on insulation works and ongoing commissioning activities.
  • Plant start‑up is scheduled for the second half of 2026.

Construction status at end of 2025

By end-2025 the Kallo PDH2 propane dehydrogenation plant reached over 97% completion of greenfield construction and precommissioning.

Remaining scope

The remaining work focuses on insulation and ongoing commissioning activities.

Schedule and next steps

Teams are preparing for commissioning and start-up in 2026, with plant start-up scheduled for the second half of 2026; this update is dated April 3, 2025.

Source: Borealis

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