ExxonMobil Singapore Chemical Plant Expansion in Operation
Production achieved at second ethylene steam cracker
Production of other products increasing
ExxonMobil′s
Singapore Chemical Plant is now producing ethylene from the facility′s second
world-scale steam cracker.
Singapore is now ExxonMobil's largest integrated petrochemical complex. (Photo: Business Wire)
The expansion is integrated with the existing petrochemical plant. Over
the next few weeks, the petrochemical complex, powered by a 375-megawatt
cogeneration plant, will increase production at its three polyethylene
plants, two polypropylene plants, a specialty metallocene elastomers
unit and the expanded oxo-alcohol and aromatics units.
'This expansion gives ExxonMobil unparalleled feedstock flexibility in
the industry and positions the Singapore petrochemical complex well to
serve growth markets from China to the Indian sub-continent and beyond,'
said Matthew Aguiar, chairman and managing director, ExxonMobil Asia
Pacific Pte Ltd. 'We are committed to meeting the regional demand for
petrochemical products and to contributing to Singapore′s growth.'
ExxonMobil completed construction of the expansion in December 2012 and
is producing commercial grades of new products, such as specialty
metallocene elastomers, for the first time in the Asia Pacific region.
It also set an industry-leading record in construction safety with more
than 83 million hours worked without an injury involving a lost day of
work.
'We successfully completed the commissioning of the steam cracker and we
are now focused on ensuring that the plant operates safely and
reliably,' said Georges Grosliere, venture executive and manufacturing
director of the Singapore Chemical Plant, ExxonMobil Chemical Company.
'The scale and complexity of this expansion project, which doubled the
steam-cracking capacity, demanded a strong focus on safety, operational
integrity and discipline.'
ExxonMobil has operated in Singapore for 120 years and is one of
Singapore′s largest foreign manufacturing investors. The company has
expanded refining and petrochemical production in Singapore to meet
expected demand for transportation fuels and the chemicals used for
plastics and other manufacturing across the Asia Pacific region.
About ExxonMobil Chemical Company
ExxonMobil Chemical Company is one of the world′s premier petrochemical
companies with manufacturing, technology, and marketing operations
around the world. The company delivers a broad portfolio of products and
solutions efficiently and responsibly, with a commitment to create
outstanding customer and shareholder value. ExxonMobil Chemical Company
endorses the principles of sustainable development, including the need
to balance economic growth, social development and environmental
considerations. To learn more, visit www.exxonmobilchemical.com.
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