Borouge International expands cable materials capacity in Asia, Europe and the Middle East

Key highlights
  • 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.
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Borealis Stenungsund XLPE · Sweden
Under Construction
2025 Q1
2025 Q4
Operational / Completed · expected date for subscribers
Cheonan Borouge International Compounding facility · Korea (South)
Announced / Concept
2026 Q2
Under Construction · expected date for subscribers
Operational / Completed · expected date for subscribers
Borouge 4 Polyolefins Complex, Ruwais · United Arab Emirates
Commissioning & Start-up
2017-07
2021-11-15
2022-07
2026-04
Operational / Completed · expected date for subscribers

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

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