- Maire Tecnimont awarded a €250M EPC contract for a new aniline plant in Antwerp.
- The project will increase aniline production capacity and is expected to be mechanically completed by 2024.
- The new unit will use state-of-the-art technologies for process safety and energy efficiency.
- Aniline is a key material for products like methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, used in thermal insulation.
Project Overview
Maire Tecnimont S.p.A.'s subsidiary, Tecnimont S.p.A., has secured an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract from Covestro for a new aniline plant in Antwerp, Belgium. The contract is valued at approximately €250 million.
Project Scope and Timeline
The project aims to significantly increase aniline production capacity at Covestro's existing Antwerp site. It includes all necessary components for production, such as raw materials, infrastructure, and logistics. Mechanical completion of the project is expected by 2024.
Technological Advancements
The new aniline unit will incorporate state-of-the-art technologies to ensure high standards of process safety and energy efficiency. This will enhance the site's overall infrastructure and logistics capabilities.
Importance of Aniline
Aniline is a crucial starting material for various chemical products, including methylene diphenyl diisocyanate. This compound is used to produce rigid foam for thermal insulation in buildings and refrigeration systems, among other applications.
