Braskem Idesa Joint Venture Opens Ethylene XXI Project in Veracruz

摘要

Veracruz—Braskem Idesa, a joint venture of Braskem (75%) and Idesa (25%), has inaugurated its Ethylene XXI complex in Veracruz, Mexico (PCN, 9 May 2016, p 1). The $5.2-billion petrochemical complex consists of a 1-million-t/y ethane-based cracker, two high-density polyethylene plants with a combined capacity of 750,000 t/y and a low-density polyethylene unit. Production will be sold locally and will also be exported to the U.S., Europe, Asia and Central and South America.