ECI Group signed a licensing agreement with Shaanxi Yanchang China Coal Yulin Energy & Chemical Co., Ltd. (YECC) to deliver a 150kta copolymer plant project using ECI Group’s proprietary hybrid reactor technology.
YECC is part of the Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group, China’s fourth largest oil producer with significant petrochemical production facilities based in Shaanxi, Northwestern China. The plant will be located in Yangqiaopan, Jingbian County, Yulin City, Shaanxi Province.
ECI’s technology will enable the plant to produce 1,50,000 tons per year of LDPE, EVA, EBA and other high-value copolymer products, with the ability for future expansion of both capacity and product capability.
ECI will provide the technology license, process design package, expanded process design package, and detailed design for the high-pressure system as well as technical procurement services for the project and on-site technical support during installation, start-up, and performance assessment. ECI Group will be supported by Repsol who will provide extensive technical, operational, and commercial expertise.
As per the press release, ECI’s hybrid reactor technology has been developed from the well-proven ICI autoclave technology and offers a wide range of high-pressure polyethylene products, providing unrivalled operational efficiency, reliability, and flexibility.
Joaquin Flores, ECI Group’s President and CEO said, “We are happy that a client as esteemed as Shaanxi Yanchang China Coal Yulin Energy & Chemical Company has chosen ECI Group’s technology after a competitive tendering process and we look forward to successfully delivering this project for them”.
Chris Brock, ECI Group’s Business and Technology Director – HPPE added, “ECI Group’s hybrid technology represents a modern approach to high-pressure polyethylene plant design, providing the best combination of production and reliability while providing a superior product range. It’s a game-changer for the industry, allowing clients to access a flexible slate of high-value products at world scale capacities. We’re excited to bring our offering to more clients around the world.”
