【Ten Years of Rapid Development in Chemical Equipment】1787–2014: China’s first propylene plant using UOP technology was successfully commissioned
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Happy May Day 2024! Safety first. Let’s give praise and support to the achievements in China’s chemical technology and equipment industry. **********************【Ten Years of Progress in Chemical Equipment】Regular updates and summaries are available; feel free to join the discussions at https://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-3576046-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Chemical Forum Website) ***************** China’s first propylene production plant using UOP technology was successfully commissioned on December 24, 2014. According to a report from Sinochem News, on December 23, Honeywell announced that China’s first propylene production plant utilizing UOP’s patented technology had been successfully put into operation, which will help address the shortage of propylene, a key raw material for plastics in the country. Zhejiang Satellite Energy Co., Ltd. is the first company in China to put production operations using the UOP C3 Oleflex propane dehydrogenation technology, a technology that enables more efficient production of propylene products. At present, the production facilities at Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical are operating smoothly. The product quality meets all standards, thus satisfying the production requirements for downstream acrylic acid and related derivative products. Traditionally, propylene has always been a by-product obtained in the production of ethylene. Ethylene is also a key raw material used in plastic production. However, with the continuous improvement of ethylene production processes, the amount of propylene obtained as a by-product is decreasing, which has in turn spurred investment in the research and development of technologies for producing propylene from propane. Since 2011, UOP has transferred the C3 Oleflex process technology to more than a dozen producers to meet the growing demand for propylene, most of whom are located in China. “China’s consumption of propylene accounts for over 15% of the global total, and it continues to grow at a rate of 5%-6% annually,” said Huang Zhiming, General Manager of Honeywell UOP China. “The Oleflex technology has proven to be a cost-effective and efficient process technology, providing our customers with significant operational advantages and competitiveness.” We expect this technology to successfully demonstrate its commercial value in China. ” The propylene production facility of Zhejiang Satellite Energy Co., Ltd. (formerly Zhejiang Julong Petrochemical Co., Ltd.) is located in Pinghu City, Zhejiang Province, with an annual production capacity of 450,000 tons. The products produced are used in various industries, including aviation, automotive, oil fields, health protection, and textiles. “We are very pleased with the smooth startup of the UOP Oleflex process unit,” said Zhang Hongliang, project manager at Zhejiang Satellite Petrochemical. “The reason we chose UOP is that, compared to other options, UOP can offer us the lowest production costs and the highest return on investment. Furthermore, UOP’s local service support team is also one of the key factors behind the project’s success. ” Over the past 20-plus years, UOP Oleflex’s propane dehydrogenation process has consistently remained a leader in the industry. The C 3 Oleflex process converts propane into propylene through catalytic dehydrogenation. Compared to other competing products in the same category, the UOP C3 Oleflex technology offers the lowest production costs, the highest return on investment, and the minimal utilization of environmental resources. Its excellent operational performance is reflected in low capital investment, high propylene yield, low consumption of energy and water, as well as the use of a complete recyclable platinum-based alumina catalysis system. In addition to the C3 Oleflex process, UOP has also developed the C4 Oleflex technology, which uses butane dehydrogenation to convert isobutane into isobutylene. The year 2014 marked the 100th anniversary of UOP’s founding. Over the past century, UOP has been committed to providing advanced process technologies and business solutions to the world’s leading oil and gas companies. In 1939, UOP authorized the construction of the first Dubbs thermal cracking unit in China. After President Nixon of the United States visited China in 1972, UOP authorized China to build its first aromatic compounds production complex. After that, UOP introduced several advanced process technologies to China, including the first methanol-to-olefins plant as well as multiple Oleflex™ catalytic dehydrogenation plants.
About Honeywell UOP Honeywell UOP (www.uop.com) is a world-leading supplier and licensor that provides processing technologies, catalysts, adsorbents, processing equipment, and consulting services specifically for the oil refining, petrochemical, and natural gas processing industries. Honeywell UOP is part of Honeywell’s Performance Materials and Technologies group. The Group also includes Honeywell Process Solutions (www.honeywellprocess.com), a pioneer in providing automation control, instrumentation, equipment, and services to various industries such as oil and gas, refining, petrochemicals, and chemicals. For more information about Honeywell Petroleum & Chemicals, please visit the Honeywell Petroleum & Chemicals website and its official WeChat account. About Honeywell: Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a diversified, high-tech advanced manufacturing company that is part of the Fortune 100 list. Its operations worldwide cover aviation products and services, building, home, and industrial control technologies, turbochargers, as well as specialty materials. Honeywell’s history in China dates back to 1935. At the time, Honeywell opened its first distribution office in Shanghai. Currently, all four business groups of Honeywell have established a presence in China. The Asia-Pacific headquarters for all its business units have also been relocated to China. Additionally, the company operates numerous subsidiaries and joint ventures in over 20 cities across the country.
SHANGHAI, May 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that China’s largest standalone propane dehydrogenation unit has successfully completed commissioning and is now officially in operation. The propane dehydrogenation unit at Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Wanhua Chemical”; formerly Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co., Ltd.) utilizes Honeywell UOP’s C(3) Oleflex process technology to convert propane into propylene, with an annual production capacity of 750,000 tons. Propylene is a key raw material for producing plastics, packaging materials, and synthetic fibers. With the successful commissioning of this facility, Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex process technology has increased global annual propylene production to around 6.8 million tons. Liu Maoshu, General Manager of Honeywell UOP in China, said, “This facility is the largest operating Oleflex plant in China. Its successful commissioning not only represents a significant increase in China’s propylene production capacity but also represents a major step forward in meeting the local demand for propylene.” Compared to Honeywell UOP Oleflex’s high-quality propylene production process, no other technology currently achieves the same level of efficiency and output. ” Historically, 70% of the world’s propylene has been a by-product of the production of ethylene from oil. Ethylene is another raw material used in plastic production. In recent years, ethylene producers have increasingly begun to use ethane from natural gas to produce ethylene; meanwhile, the yield of propylene as a by-product in this process is very low. The shift in ethylene production methods has led to a shortage of propylene supply, prompting manufacturers to adopt Honeywell UOP technology and invest in dedicated propylene production facilities. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, China accounts for over 15% of global propylene consumption, and this demand is growing at a rate of more than 4% per year. Since 2011, out of a total of 47 new propane and isobutane dehydrogenation projects worldwide, 40 have chosen Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex process technology. Honeywell UOP’s C(3)Oleflex process uses catalytic dehydrogenation technology to convert propane into propylene. Compared to competing technologies of the same kind, this technology has been proven to have the lowest cash production costs and the highest return on investment. In addition to technical licensing, Honeywell UOP also provides engineering design, equipment, personnel training, technical services, and catalyst products for this project. This Oleflex unit is part of Wanhua Chemical’s large-scale integrated production complex, which also includes a liquefied petroleum gas hydroprocessing unit from Honeywell UOP, a Butamer C(4) isomerization unit, and a PSA pressure swing adsorption unit for producing high-purity hydrogen.
Honeywell UOP’s first combined propylene and isobutylene production plant in China was successfully commissioned on August 18, 2015. The C3/C4 dehydrogenation combined production plant built by Shandong Jingbo Holding Co., Ltd. using Honeywell UOP’s process technology was also successfully put into operation. The commissioning of China’s first dehydrogenation combined production facility will help meet the growing demand in Asia for plastics (8649, 77.00, 0.90%), high-octane gasoline, and synthetic rubber (14865, 180.00, 1.23%). In addition to Shandong Jingbo, two more Honeywell UOP C3/C4 OleflexTM process units are under construction in China; these units are used to produce propylene and isobutylene, which are key raw materials for plastics, packaging, and synthetic rubber, as well as essential components for producing high-octane gasoline and synthetic rubber. Apart from Shandong Jingbo, there are currently two C3/C4 dehydrogenation units operated by Honeywell UOP worldwide. The unit at Shandong Jingbo was successfully put into operation in May 2015, with all production indicators meeting the expected targets. Two other Chinese authorized manufacturers are expected to commence production in 2017. “As China’s demand for transportation fuels and petrochemical products continues to rise, petrochemical companies are recognizing the tangible benefits that can be gained from integrating their production processes,” said Mr. Huang Zhiming, General Manager of Honeywell UOP China. “The successful commissioning of China’s first UOP C3/C4 Oleflex processing unit is a significant milestone in the country’s petrochemical industry; it will enable Jingbo to better meet market demands.” ” According to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, China’s propylene consumption accounts for over 15% of the global total, and it is growing at a rate of more than 4% per year. Meanwhile, with the continuous expansion of China’s middle-class population and the rise in automobile sales, gasoline demand is also expected to keep growing. The Honeywell UOP C3/C4 Oleflex process unit uses catalytic dehydrogenation to convert propane and isobutane into propylene and isobutylene, respectively. This process uses mixed dehydrogenation to integrate all steps into a single unit for production. Compared to other similar processes, this technology has been proven to have the lowest production costs and the highest return on investment. Shandong Jingbo’s new plant is located in Binzhou City, Shandong Province, and is planned to produce 116,000 tons of propylene and 104,000 tons of isobutylene per year. Apart from Shandong Jingbo, there are currently two other Chinese producers that have also adopted Honeywell UOP’s C3/C4 Oleflex process. Among them, Dongming Petrochemical Group plans to produce 265,000 tons of propylene and isobutylene annually, while Dongying Liyuan aims to produce 220,000 tons per year. Both manufacturers also adopted Honeywell UOP’s Butamer™ process to convert n-butane into isobutane, thereby enhancing the flexibility of the feedstock for their Oleflex units. The main reasons why Shandong Jingbo chose the UOP Oleflex process are its excellent economic benefits, proven stability, and the consistent good track record of other UOP dehydrogenation units already in operation. Shandong Jingbo Holding Co., Ltd. is a private enterprise whose main business areas include petrochemical processing, biochemicals, and the production of plant fibers. Dongying Liyuan is a subsidiary of Shandong Wantong Petrochemical Group, which owns the largest petroleum and natural gas storage tanks and transportation facilities at Dongying Port. Shandong Dongming Petrochemical Group is a company specializing in petrochemical and energy technology development, and it is one of China’s top 500 enterprises.
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