Orlen Unipetrol Expanding Steam Cracker To Boost Ethylene Capacity at Litvinov

摘要

Zaluzi-Orlen Unipetrol has decided to increase capacity of its steam cracker in Zaluzi, near Litvinov, Russia, with the addition of an eleventh furnace. The new furnace, requiring an investment of more than CZK 700-million, will boost ethylene capacity at the site to 585,000 t/y from 545,000 t/y currently. Commissioning is expected next year. The furnace will utilize Technip Energies'SMKTM technology.