Clariant Expands CLARITY Prime Services in China with SECCO

12 November 2025

Key highlights

Clariant signs a 10-year contract with SECCO for CLARITY Prime services.
The AI platform optimizes catalyst performance for SECCO's 900-KTA ethylene plant.
SECCO's ethylene unit produces over 1 million tons annually.
CLARITY Prime offers 24-hour monitoring and technical support.

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Contract Details

Clariant has entered a 10-year agreement with SECCO Petrochemicals to supply its CLARITY Prime digital services. This AI-powered platform will be used to enhance the efficiency of SECCO's 900-KTA ethylene plant in Shanghai.

Platform Capabilities

CLARITY Prime is designed to optimize catalyst performance, improving plant reliability, safety, and profitability. The services include 24-hour catalyst monitoring, performance forecasting, benchmarking, and direct access to technical experts.

SECCO's Production

Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Co., Ltd. is a major Chinese petrochemicals producer with an annual output of approximately 4.2 million tons. Its ethylene cracking unit is one of China's largest, producing over 1 million tons of ethylene per year.

Technological Features

Combining AI with specialist support, CLARITY Prime offers tools like the C2TE Cockpit, Virtual Hydrogen Analyzer, and Upset Prediction. These tools leverage real-time data and advanced analytics for comprehensive monitoring and fast technical support.

Source: Clariant