Also known as XLPE.
chemXplore tracks 4 projects producing cross-linked polyethylene, of which 4 are active.
2 new construction and 1 expansion.
Owners and developers: Borouge Group International (3), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Group (1), Borealis (1), OMV Aktiengesellschaft (1), Repsol (1)
Investors: Abu Dhabi National Oil Company Group (1), OMV Aktiengesellschaft (1), Repsol (1)
Contractors and licensors are recorded on 2 of these 4 projects For subscribers
Restored full production after 5 April incident; shipped all available volumes plus inventory; realised prices rose 53% QoQ; margins squeezed by higher logistics and propylene costs.
New plant doubles output (+100,000 t/yr), awarded ~$600M in local contracts, expands site capacity by 1.4M t and is expected to deliver up to $400M net profit over three years.
New and expanding facilities in Cheonan (semicon), Stenungsund (XLPE) and Ruwais (XLPE) increase cable-compound capacity to support power-grid build-out and electrification.
Fully cross-linked XLPE HVDC insulation and semiconductive system, qualified for 525 kV and 90°C operation, enabling higher transmission capacity and simpler cable manufacturing.
New asset-usage deal for Borouge 4 secures USD 400m cumulative net profit over three years, ~10% EPS accretion, adds 1.5Mt cracker/1.4Mt PE and lifts combined capacity to 13.6Mt.
The partnership uses chemical recycling to convert plastic cable scrap into reusable polymers, enabling sustainable cable production and advancing circular economy efforts.
Borealis expands XLPE capacity in Sweden for MV, HV, and EHV cables, enhancing supply and reducing carbon footprint, supporting energy transition. Completion expected by 2027.
The new plant will produce 27 kt of XLPE annually using LSHC™ technology, starting mid-2024. It will offer seven grades for HV, EHV, WTR, and DC cable segments, enhancing product range and market position.
