Czech Republic’s Unipetrol breaks ground for new petchem plant
by ChemOrbis Editorial Team - content@chemorbis.com
According to media reports, the Czech Republic’s Unipetrol broke ground for a new greenfield PE production unit (PE3) at its Chempark Zaluzi petrochemical complex in Litvinov, Czech Republic. The $357.5 million unit is scheduled to be commissioned during the second half of 2018.
The new unit will be able to produce 270,000 tons/year. Following the start up of the new unit, the company’s HDPE unit at the Chempark Zaluzi petrochemical complex will be increased to 470,000 tons/year. The company also has a 544,000 yons/year cracker at the same site.
The new unit will be able to produce 270,000 tons/year. Following the start up of the new unit, the company’s HDPE unit at the Chempark Zaluzi petrochemical complex will be increased to 470,000 tons/year. The company also has a 544,000 yons/year cracker at the same site.
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