BLYB Enhances Feedstock Efficiency with Refinery Ethane
- BLYB uses refinery ethane in its ethylene cracker unit to enhance efficiency.
- Jincheng's refinery produces 330,000 tons of high-quality refinery ethane annually.
- Refinery ethane is transported via pipeline to BLYB's ethylene plant.
- The initiative aligns with industry trends towards refinery-chemical integration.
Introduction
Bright LyondellBasell Petrochemical Co., Limited (BLYB), a joint venture between Liaoning Jincheng Petrochemical and LyondellBasell, has successfully integrated refinery ethane as a feedstock in its ethylene cracker unit. This move enhances feedstock efficiency and cost optimization.
Refinery Ethane Production
Jincheng's newly constructed refinery ethane unit recovers and refines gases like coke oven dry gas, producing approximately 330,000 tons of high-quality refinery ethane annually. This ethane is transported via pipeline to BLYB's ethylene plant, improving cracking efficiency and ethylene yield.
Industry Trends and Benefits
The use of refinery ethane aligns with industry trends towards refining-petrochemical integration and lighter feedstocks for cracking. It enhances resource utilization efficiency, reduces transportation and storage costs, and offers both environmental and economic benefits.
Future Outlook
BLYB plans to continue optimizing resource allocation and strengthening the supply of high-value feedstocks like refinery ethane. This initiative supports a more efficient, low-carbon, and economically competitive integration between Jincheng Refinery and BLYB.
Source: LYB