- The PDH plant is part of a €3bn investment at the Antwerp site.
- The 750ktpa plant is scheduled to come on stream in 2023.
- SK E&C has been awarded the Front End Engineering & Design contract.
- The PDH process produces propylene, used in polypropylene, acrylonitrile, and propylene oxide.
Investment and Project Overview
INEOS has announced the next step in the design and construction of its state-of-the-art propane dehydrogenation (PDH) unit, part of a €3bn investment at its Antwerp site in Belgium. The 750ktpa plant is expected to be operational by 2023.
Engineering Contract Awarded
SK E&C, Korea, has been awarded the Front End Engineering & Design contract for the PDH plant. The selection was based on a thorough assessment of the project's needs and the expertise of companies capable of designing reliable and efficient PDH units.
Contract Signing
The contract signing took place at the INEOS Headquarters in London, attended by key figures from both INEOS and SK E&C, including Gerd Franken, John McNally, Ahn Jae-hyun, and Kim Chul-Jin.
Environmental and Industrial Impact
The plant aims to be highly energy and carbon efficient, contributing to a competitive and sustainable industry in Europe. The PDH process produces propylene by removing hydrogen from propane gas. Propylene is used in various applications, including polypropylene for automotive components, acrylonitrile for carbon fiber, and propylene oxide for insulation foams.
Future Prospects
The efficient production of hydrogen as a by-product is also becoming increasingly important for future zero-carbon fuel and energy systems for transportation.
