QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical celebrated the initiation of construction for a $6 billion integrated polymers complex in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani laid a ceremonial foundation stone, with executives from QatarEnergy, CPChem, Chevron U.S.A. Inc., and Phillips 66 Company in attendance.
Spanning 435 acres, the project site will feature an ethane cracker with a capacity of 2,080 KTA of ethylene, positioning it as the largest ethane cracker in the Middle East and among the world’s largest. Additionally, it will incorporate two high-density polyethylene derivative units with a total capacity of 1,680 KTA.
Bruce Chinn, President and CEO of CPChem, commented, “This project aligns with CPChem’s strategy to expand operations in regions with reliable and abundant feedstock, meeting global demand for polyethylene products. Our partnership with QatarEnergy underscores our commitment to safely build and operate petrochemical facilities.”
Designed with modern, energy-saving technology, the facility is expected to achieve lower greenhouse gas emissions intensity compared to similar global facilities. Utilising CPChem’s MarTech™ loop slurry process, the polyethylene units will primarily produce high-density polyethylene targeted for export from Qatar.
Polyethylene finds application in various sectors, including packaging for household cleaners, personal care products, food, medical supplies, and production of durable goods and recreational products like kayaks and coolers.
The project is a joint venture, with CPChem owning 30 percent and QatarEnergy holding 70 percent. CPChem is providing project management services for engineering, procurement, and construction, with site preparation commencing in June 2022 and startup expected in late 2026.
CPChem and QatarEnergy have a successful history of operating joint ventures in Qatar, including Qatar Chemical Company Ltd., Qatar Chemical Company II Ltd., and Ras Laffan Olefins Company. Additionally, they are collaborating on a similar integrated polymer facility in Orange, Texas, through their joint venture, Golden Triangle Polymers.
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