Braskem Idesa starts polyethylene operation at Coatzacoalcos complex

摘要

Braskem Idesa, a 75-25 joint venture between Braskem and Grupo Idesa, started producing polyethylene (PE) at its Coatzacoalcos, Mexico, complex on 6 April. The jv started injecting ethane at its Etileno XXI steam cracker on 18 March. "[The] start-up is a big step for strengthening the business of Braskem and Idesa Group and the domestic petrochemical industry," says Roberto Bischoff, CEO of Braskem Idesa. "This is also clear evidence that major investments like this can be made in Mexico."