Synthos Approves New Butadiene Unit in Plock, Poland

Key highlights
  • Air Liquide will handle engineering, procurement, and construction for the project.
  • The unit will use BASF NMP Butadiene Extraction technology.
  • The butadiene extraction unit will have a capacity of 120 kt/y.
  • Commissioning and first production are scheduled for 2024.
Related project For subscribers
Milestones, plant data, involved companies (owners, investors, licensors, contractors) and news — kept up to date.
ORLEN Plock Butadiene Extraction Unit · Poland
Under Construction
2020
2021-09
~2021 Q4
—
Operational / Completed · expected date for subscribers

Project Announcement

Synthos has made the final investment decision to construct a new Butadiene Extraction Unit in Plock, Poland. This unit will include associated logistic infrastructure to support its operations.

Technology and Engineering

Air Liquide Engineering and Construction will provide the engineering, procurement, and construction services for the project. The unit will utilize BASF's NMP Butadiene Extraction technology, ensuring efficient and reliable production processes.

Capacity and Timeline

The new Butadiene Extraction Unit will have a production capacity of 120 kt/y. The commissioning of the unit and the start of production are scheduled for 2024, marking a significant milestone in Synthos' strategic expansion.

chemXplore Weekly

The week’s project milestones and project news from the chemical industry, free every Wednesday.

Free. One email a week. Unsubscribe any time.

Related articles

19 December 2025
ORLEN Acquires Full Ownership of Butadiene Unit from Synthos

The deal secures control over a butadiene unit, integrates it into ORLEN's value chain, and revises agreements for future cooperation and operational flexibility.

18 December 2025
Synthos S.A. Sells S54 Shares to ORLEN S.A.

Synthos sells its stake in a butadiene unit to address Olefins III delays, ensuring continued collaboration with ORLEN through additional agreements. Transaction value: PLN 692 million.