Hebei HNA Petrochemical invests 10.665 billion yuan in the lifting of heavy equipment for a project involving 800,000 tons of butyl octanol and related facilities

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On April 14, the butyraldehyde vapor-phase hydrogenation reactor R-3001 for Hebei HNA Petrochemical’s project with an annual production capacity of 800,000 tons of butyl acetate and octyl alcohol was successfully lifted into place in one go, marking the successful completion of the lifting operations for the project’s large-scale equipment and thus accelerating the progress of the project. The project is located within the premises of Hebei HNA Petrochemical New Materials Co., Ltd. in Jing County, Hengshui City, Hebei Province, and is a key chemical manufacturing project in the province. Once the project is completed and put into operation, it will effectively fill the capacity gap in China’s butyl octanol market, alleviate the tight supply-demand situation, significantly enhance the country’s ability to rely on self-sufficient supply and control over butyl octanol production, and promote the transformation of the chemical industry toward greener, lower-carbon, higher-quality, and more efficient practices. At the same time, it will drive the development of regional industries, providing strong impetus for the high-quality growth of the local economy. Butyl octyl alcohol is a widely used fine chemical product that can serve as a solvent and a raw material for plasticizers, and it is employed in various industries such as textiles. The total investment for this project is 10.665 billion yuan; construction will begin in February 2025, with the establishment of key facilities such as butyl acetate and butyl alcohol production units, gasification units, and purification systems, along with associated storage, transportation, and auxiliary infrastructure. The project will be constructed in two phases: Phase 1 is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year, while Phase 2 is expected to be finished by the end of 2029. Once fully operational, it will create over 400 job opportunities for society, with annual revenue projected to reach 9 billion yuan.