MAIRE's Nextchem awarded NX CONSER C5+ license and process design for TMA plant in China
- Nextchem/Conser awarded license, process design package and technical services by a Chinese firm for a new Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) plant in China.
- Project uses Nextchem's NX CONSER C5+ continuous TMA technology, reducing power, steam and water consumption.
- Execution is split into two phases with an option to supply proprietary equipment at a later stage.
- TMA will be used as an intermediate for high-performance PVC plasticizers, coatings and polyester resins for electrical, automotive and medical applications.
Contract and scope
Nextchem, through its Conser subsidiary, was awarded the licensing, Process Design Package and technical services by a Chinese client for a new Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) plant in China.
Technology
The plant will deploy Nextchem’s proprietary Trimellitic Anhydride technology from the NX CONSER C5+ portfolio for continuous TMA production, aiming to reduce power, steam and water consumption while meeting safety and reliability requirements through selected construction materials.
Project delivery
The project is structured in two execution phases to enable progressive implementation aligned with the client’s strategy; the contract includes an option to supply proprietary equipment at a later stage.
Applications
TMA will serve as an intermediate for high-performance PVC plasticizers used in electrical, automotive and medical applications, and for coating formulations and polyester resins.
Source: NextChem