Borealis Awards EPCM Contract to Maire Tecnimont for New PDH Plant in Belgium

7 March 2019

Key highlights

The new PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium, will produce 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually.
The total contract value is approximately EUR 90 million.
The plant will use Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology.
The plant is scheduled to start up in mid-2022.

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Project Overview

Borealis has awarded Maire Tecnimont's subsidiary, Tecnimont, an EPCM and commissioning services contract for a new propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant in Kallo, Belgium. The facility will have a production capacity of 750,000 metric tonnes per year, making it one of the largest and most efficient PDH plants globally.

Investment and Technology

The total contract value for the Kallo PDH project is approximately EUR 90 million. The plant will employ Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology, a widely used and reliable choice for on-purpose propylene production. This technology is known for its sustainability and efficiency.

Strategic Location

The new PDH plant is being constructed at an existing Borealis site in Kallo, chosen for its excellent logistical position and experience in propylene production. The location also allows for synergistic effects with the existing PDH unit on-site.

Timeline

The new plant is scheduled to start operations in mid-2022, aiming to meet the rising European demand for propylene, a crucial building block for the chemical industry and the production of polypropylene (PP).