Experience Credentials
Ethanol to Ethylene
Petron experts were involved in concept to commissioning, start up, trouble shooting, normal operation and expansion of below plants.
There are several smaller and mid size capacity Ethanol based Ethylene for biofuels, downstream derivatives and HPEO application in development stage currently world wide.
Petron can also provide full technology solution for production of cellulosic ethanol from biomass as it acquired the DuPont’s G2.0 Technology with 200+ patents. This technology provides low carbon solution to integrate with Ethnaol to Ethylene process technology of PSI
Projects
| Year | Project Name | Capacity (TPA) | Product | Licensor | Startup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | India Glycol Ltd., India | 150,000 | Ethylene | SD/Improved | 1989 for MEG |
| 1989 | SM Dyechem Ltd., India | 58,000 | Ethylene | PSI | 1995 for PE Production |
| 1993 | Oswal Agro Ltd., India | 56,000 | Ethylene | PSI | 1993 / 2006 for EO/MEG |
| 2005 | SM Dyechem Ltd., India | 100,000 | Ethylene | PSI | 2004 - Expansion Study to increase production |
| 2008 | Henan Jiaozuo Heyang Alcohol Industry Co., Ltd., Meng Zhou, Henan, China | 150,000 | Ethanol / Ethylene / MEG | PSI | Under Development (Ethanol plant is in operation) |
| 2010 | Greencol Taiwan Corporation, Kaohsiung; Taiwan | 120,000 | Ethylene | PSI | Commissioned in 2014 For EO/MEG Production |
| 2011 | Jilin Zhongxin Chemical Group Co., Jilin City; China | 120,000 | Ethylene | PSI / Shell - CRI* | 2015 Operating for EO/MEG |
| 2012 | Bio MEG, Brazil | 360,000 / 500,000 | Ethylene / MEG | PSI / CRI* | 2014 - Hold |
| 2015 | Project Green Sky; USA | 300,000 / 500,000 | Ethylene / MEG | PSI / CRI* | FEL 3 |
| 2015 | Biochim, Istanbul; Turkey | 150,000 / 180,000 / 50,000 | Ethylene / HPEO / MEG | PSI / CRI* | 2015 - Design completed |
| 2017 | Small EO Plants in USA | 25,000 | HPEO | PSI / CRI | 2018 - BEDP, FEED and FEL 3 |
| 2018 | Small Aviation Turbine Fuel Pilot Plants in USA & Japan | NA | G2 Ethanol to Ethylene | PSI | Under Validation |
| 2018 | Portugal Project | 150,000 | Ethanol to Ethylene | PSI | FEL 3 phase |
| 2018 | Poland Project | 150,000 | Ethanol to Ethylene | PSI | FEL 3 phase |
| 2020 | USA (Confidential) | 150,000 | Ethanol to Ethylene | PSI | Under Development |
| 2020 | South Africa, Project | 360,000 | Ethanol to Ethylene | PSI | Under Development |
Ethylene, EO / MEG
Over the last 30 years Petron has been involved in modification, expansion and improvement of over 10 EO/MEG projects, which were originally licensed and designed by Scientific design company of new Jersey (SD). Petron is actively involved in licensing and design of several grassroots-ethylene Oxide/Ethylene glycol projects around the globe having successfully completed projects greenfield project in Jilin China and three major recent revamp projects in South Korea (Hanwha, Lotte and LG) which were earlier licensed by SD.
Petron’s key experts were involved in original design and start up of Niznekamsk EO/MEG as well as Dzerjinsk (Sibur)’s EO/MEG projects in Russia while they had key positions at SD.
Petron provided operations, design and troubleshooting services to SD in EO/MEG in start up, expansion and revamp projects globally.
Petron’s key technical experts bring over 150+ years of combined experience in Ethylene and EO/ MEG plants worldwide, thirty projects in total. 30 years of specific experience of capacity expansion, energy efficiency, major revamps of these projects including development of Boiling Water Reactor system, Single EO purification column and unique patented Quench and bypass scheme. Our experts have been involved in concept to commissioning of EO/EG projects including technology development, Basic (BEDP) and FEED engineering, supervision of detailed engineering, construction, erection, procurement, plant operations, troubleshooting, plant upgrading, expansion and project management. Over the last 40 years (including 27 years at Petron), some of our key Specialists have played important roles in innovations and conceptual development of EO/EG Technology, including experience at Scientific Design Company Inc., Shell in USA, and Syntez in Russia. These roles included first design of Boiler Water Reactor system, Oxygen Mixing spargers, improving EO reactor performance and safety (Hazop / Hazan), design improvements in Absorber, stripping/ Scrubber, MEG reaction, evaporation and distillation section designs, and preparation of complete process design packages, basic design and design modifications. In addition, our key personnel supervised project management, cost control, plant operations, start-up, and technical services and troubleshooting for over thirty similar plants worldwide. These expertise was accumulated while working at Petron and SD, USA, Shell Chemicals, Syntez Russia, and at other independently owned and operated plants. Petron maintains alliances with reputed global engineering companies such as Maire Tecnimont (Italy), Technoedif Engenharia (Portugal) and Quantum Process Solutions (India). Petron has shared alliances with the Sinopec, the leading manufacturer of 15 EO and MEG in China and with Syntez in Russia who designed 7 such plants and. Examples of Petron’s other working partners include e.g. CRI (Shell) with their high efficiency EO catalyst, BASF catalyst group, Eickmeyer Associate, USA for proprietary CO2 removal technology. Petron’s alliances strengthens its position globally in the field.
Petron has full engineering and design team with over 350 + experience engineers at its engineering offices in Portugal (Technoedif) and in India (Quanta Process Solutions and Engineers India).
New Projects
| Company | Technology | Country | Capacity (Tons/year) | Status | Investement | Service Performed & Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrocamak LLC. | EO/MEG | Portugal | 150,000 | Project financing underway | Exceeds USD 600 million | Ethylene to EO/MEG Technology Licensing, Basic Engineering, Training and Technical Services, Catalyst Supply and Services, Safety Audit, Start-up Services. |
| Biokim | Ethanol to ethylene, EO/MEG | Turkey | 200,000 | Engineering and design | Exceeds USD 700 million | Implementing Petron’s most advanced Technology, Design and Engineering. Due to its unique technology, Petron was chosen by Bioagra to provide its unit of technologies for this new green field project. |
| Confidential | Ethanol to EO | USA | 25,000 | Engineering and design | USD 100 million | Implementing Petron’s most advanced technology in a cost-efficient modular design for local on-site EO production. |
Revamp, Expansion and improvement (Completed)
| Company | Technology | Country | Capacity (Tons/year) | Service Performed & Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LG Chemical, Korea. | EO/MEG - Major revamp and expansion | South Korea | 200,000 | Implemented New Technology, Design and Engineering. Due to its unique technology, Petron was chosen by LG Chem for the Revamp of its MEG plant originally Licensed by Scientific Design |
| Lotte Chemicals, Korea | EO/MEG – Major Revamp and modifications | South Korea | 340,000 | Implemented New Technology, Design and Engineering. Due to its unique technology, Petron was chosen by LG Chem for the Revamp of its MEG plant originally Licensed by Scientific Design |
| JBF Bio Glicols Holding Ltda. | Major revamp and new HPEO capacity | South Korea | 145,000 HP EO & some MEG | Complete Technology License, BEDP, Detailed Engineering, Project Management, Startup Services, EPC Supervision, and other Services (only design completed). |
| Samsung Total Corporation/Hanwa | Major revamp and new HPEO capacity | South Korea | 145,000 | New technology license, revamp of design to increase HP EO capacity to 145 kta and modify MEG sections. The plant was originally licensed by Scientific design, but Petron was chosen to improve it. Successfully completed and began operating in 2012. |
| Greencol Taiwan Corporation (Toyota/CMFC) | Ethylene for EO/Glycols application | Taiwan | 100,000 | Basic Engineering, Consulting Services, Safety Audit, Start-up Services, Technology License, Training Services, and Technical Services. |
| Jilin Zhongxin Chemical Group Co. | Ethylene/EO/MEG - New project | China | 150,000 | Complete Technology Licensing, Basic Engineering, Training and Technical Services, Catalyst Supply and Services, Safety Audit, Start-up Services. Started up successfully in 2015. Operating. |
| Heyang bio Glycols | Ethylene/EO/Glycols | China | 200,000 | Technology Licensing, Basic Engineering, Training and Technical Services, Catalyst Supply and Services, Safety Audit, Start-up Services, design completed. |
| JSC Caprolactum (sibur) | EO/ EthyleneGlycols - Major revamp and modifications | Russia Dzerjinsk | 240,000 | Technology, Basic Engineering, Project Management Consulting Services, Supervision of Detailed Engineering, Procurement Services, Safety Audit, Instrumentation Package and Field Services. HPEO Purification and MEG. |
| Uniglobe Glycol | Ethylene/EO/Glycols | India | 40,000 | Technology License and Basic Engineering (Design only). |
| Reliance/SM Dyechem Ltd. | Ethylene/EO/Glycols | India | 100,000 | Overall Technology License, Project Management Consulting Services, Start-up Services, Training Services, Safety Audit, Field Services and Technical Services. Main Technology Contractor and PMC for the plant. |
| Yanpet | EO/Glycols | Saudi Arabia | 300,000 | Catalyst Replacement Services, Instrumentation Package, Start-up Services and Technical Services. |
| Neftechim, Niznekamsk | EO/Glycols - Instrumentation and PLC | Russia | 200,000 | Safety Audit, Instrumentation Package, Start-up Services and Training Services. |
| Pemex Cangrejera (1) | EO/Glycols - Revamp | Mexico | 130,000 | Supervision of Basic and Detailed Engineering (study). |
| Pemex Cangrejera (2) | EO/Glycols - Revamp and methane ballast | Mexico | 130,000 | Technology, Basic Engineering, Supervision of Detailed Engineering, Start-up Services, Field Services and Technical Services (Methane ballast). |
| Mobil Chemicals | EO/Glycols | USA | 300,000 | Feasibilities Report. |
| Neftochim | EO/Glycols - Revamp and expansion | Bulgaria | 104,000 | Scoping Studies, Expansion, Technology and Basic Engineering, Procurement Services, Start-up Services and Technical Services. |
| Buna (DOW) | EO/Glycols | Germany | 100,000 | Catalyst Replacement Services, Start-up Services and Field Services. |
| Nisso /CRI | EO/Glycols | Japan/USA | NA | Technical Services and Catalyst Replacement Services. |
| Oswal Petrochemicals | Ethylene | India | NA | Basic Engineering, Supervision of Detailed Engineering and Technical Services. |
| Technicas | EO/EG | Spain/China | 200,000 | Technical Services and Instrumentation Package. |
| Kazan | MEG (by Syntez, technology partner) | Tataria | 30,000 & 60,000 | Basic Engineering, Supervision of Detailed Engineering, Start-up Services, Field Services and Catalyst Replacement Services. |
| Salavat | MEG (By Syntez technology partner) | Bashkira | 45,000 | Basic Engineering, Supervision of Detailed Engineering, Start-up Services, Field Services and Catalyst Replacement Services. |
| Nizhnekamsk | EO/MEG (By Syntez technology partner) | Russia | 120,000 | Basic Engineering, Supervision of Detailed Engineering, Start-up Services, Field Services, Procurement Services and Catalyst Replacement Services. |
| PD Glycol Plant Beaumont | EO/MEG - Major revamp and expansion | USA | 300,000 | Basic Engineering and Start-up Services (New Boiling Water Reactor Design) by Petron’s experts. |
Patent Portfolio (Foreign patents not listed)
| Date | U.S. Patent No. | Patent Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7,569,710 | Improved ethylene oxide recovery process. |
| 2013 / 2015 | 20130178674 / 20150265992 | Reactor and process for Ethanol to Ethylene (pending). |
| 2015 | 9,340,470 | Reactor and process for Butanol to Butylene. |
| 2016 | 9,144,780 | Reactor and process for Propanol to propylene. |
| 2017 | 2017266635 | Reactor and process for the Dehydration of Ethanol to Ethylene (pending). |
| 2019 | Filed | Method for Recovery of Ethylene Oxide. |
| 2019 | Filed | Ethylene Oxide Purification. |
Several other patent applications pending.