Borouge International expands cable materials capacity in Asia, Europe and the Middle East
- Borouge International plans a semicon compounding facility in Cheonan, South Korea for medium- and high-voltage cable applications.
- Construction has begun at Stenungsund, Sweden to add production of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE), including an advanced homopolymer XLPE grade.
- A new XLPE plant in Ruwais, UAE will substantially increase regional production capacity for cable-insulation compounds.
- Projects target increased supply of semicon and XLPE compounds to support power-grid expansion and electrification.
Context
Expansion of power grids is driving demand for specialised polyolefin compounds used in advanced cable systems; semicon compounds and cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) are key for medium- and high-voltage transmission and local distribution.
Cheonan, South Korea
A planned compounding facility in Cheonan will add semicon capacity targeting medium- and high-voltage cable applications to serve regional demand in Asia.
Stenungsund, Sweden
Construction has begun on a new production unit to increase output of XLPE compounds for medium-voltage cable insulation; the unit will produce an advanced homopolymer XLPE grade aimed at reliable electrical performance, efficient processing and reduced carbon footprint through optimized production.
Ruwais, UAE
A new XLPE facility in Ruwais is expected to substantially raise regional production capacity for cable-insulation materials.
Purpose
The projects collectively increase supply of semicon and XLPE compounds to support power-grid build-out and electrification efforts.
Source: Borealis