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Polimery Police PDH/PP Plant, Poland

At a glance
  • Located in Police, Poland, the plant will produce 400,000 tons of polypropylene annually.
  • The project runs from May 2019 to August 2023.
  • Hyundai Engineering is the EPC contractor.
  • The plant includes PDH C3-Oleflex™ and PP Grace Unipol process units.

Project Overview

Located in Police, Zachodniopomorskie, Poland, the Polimery Police PDH/PP Process Plant is a significant development in the region's petrochemical industry. The facility will produce 400,000 tons of polypropylene annually through the PDH process, which converts propane gas into propylene and combines it with ethylene.

Key Figures

The project is the largest petrochemical plant construction in Poland and the largest plant project ever undertaken by a Korean engineering company in the EU. The construction period spans from May 2019 to August 2023, with completion expected in 2023.

Technical Details

The plant will feature a PDH C3-Oleflex™ Process unit and a PP Grace Unipol Process unit, each with a capacity of 400KTA. Additional facilities include PP storage and utilities, as well as a harbor and storage terminal.

Contractor and Client

Hyundai Engineering is the EPC contractor for this project, while PDH Polska S.A. (Grupa Azoty) is the client. The project is expected to pave the way for further construction opportunities in Europe, a market known for its high entry barriers.