Polimery Police Nears Completion with First Propane Delivery
- The first 22,000 tonnes of propane were delivered on December 22nd.
- The delivery is part of a USD 250m propane purchase agreement with Trafigura PTE Ltd.
- The project includes a propylene unit, a polypropylene unit, and a handling and storage terminal.
- Three tanks have been built: two for propane (40,000 cubic metres each) and one for ethylene (12,000 cubic metres).
First Propane Delivery
On December 22nd, the Guadalupe Explorer gas tanker delivered the first 22,000 tonnes of propane to the new gas terminal in Police, Poland. This delivery is part of a USD 250 million propane purchase agreement with Trafigura PTE Ltd., covering over 50% of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins’ propane demand for 2023-2024.
Project Overview
The Polimery Police project, led by Grupa Azoty Polyolefins S.A., aims to build an integrated chemical complex. This includes a propylene unit, a polypropylene unit, a handling and storage terminal, logistics infrastructure, and auxiliary units. The terminal will facilitate the delivery of propane and ethylene, essential raw materials for the project.
Storage Facilities
Three tanks have been constructed at the Police gas terminal: two for propane, each with a capacity of 40,000 cubic metres, and one for ethylene, with a capacity of 12,000 cubic metres. These cryogenic tanks store the substances in a liquid state at near atmospheric pressure and low temperatures, with double walls and perlite insulation to maintain stability.
Vessel Specifications
The Guadalupe Explorer, a modern vessel built in 2022 at a South Korean shipyard, is designed to carry liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Measuring 189 meters in length and 28 meters in width, with a draught of 10.5 meters, it is one of the largest vessels to call at the Szczecin-Świnoujście port complex. Its entry into the Police Seaport was enabled by the deepening of the Szczecin-Świnoujście waterway to 12.5 meters.