Construction has begun on two key units for the upgrading of Maoming Petrochemical’s refining operations and the improvement of its ethylene production capabilities!

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With a total investment of over 30 billion yuan, construction has begun on two key units for the upgrading of Maoming Petrochemical’s refining operations and the improvement of its ethylene production capabilities! On December 26, 2024, construction began on the pile foundations for two key units in the chemical area of Maoming Petrochemical’s refinery upgrading and transformation project as well as ethylene quality improvement project: the 400,000-ton/year No. 2 full-density polyethylene unit and the 300,000-ton/year No. 5 polypropylene unit. The 400,000 tons per year 2# full-density polyethylene plant utilizes the advanced SGPE gas-phase polyethylene technology provided by Sinopec Technology & Development Corporation, which effectively improves the production efficiency and product quality of the plant, thereby meeting the market’s urgent demand for high-performance plastic materials. The introduction of this technology demonstrates Sinopec’s technological innovation capabilities and market leadership in the polyethylene production sector, further promoting the transformation, upgrading, and high-quality development of China’s petrochemical industry. The 300,000 tons per year 5# polypropylene plant utilizes Sinopec’s advanced multi-phase structured polypropylene reactor alloying technology, which enables a significant increase in the production capacity and product quality of polypropylene. This technology meets the market’s diverse demands for high-performance, multi-purpose polypropylene products, marking a new level of technological advancement by Sinopec in the field of polypropylene materials. It helps the company gain a greater advantage and more opportunities for development in this market, while also contributing to innovation and industrial upgrading within China’s petrochemical industry. The two sets of facilities cover an area of 76,800 square meters, with Sinopec Engineering Construction Company undertaking the EPC general contracting. The construction period is 735 days, with completion expected in December 2026. The commissioning of this facility project will effectively promote safe production and the improvement of overall efficiency at Maoming Petrochemical’s facilities, providing strong support for the company’s transformation and development. On November 17, 2023, the refinery transformation and upgrading project as well as the ethylene improvement project at Maoming Petrochemical in Guangdong were officially launched. With a total investment of over 30 billion yuan, the project is expected to be completed and put into operation by the end of 2026.