Joint Venture in Thailand Will Produce Polyethylene From Ethanol
Bio-based PE project announced by Braskem and SGCG.
The biopolymer producer Braskem and have signed a joint venture agreement to produce bio-ethylene from bio-ethanol dehydration and to commercialize Braskem’s “I’m green” bio-based Polyethylene.
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Photo Credit: Braskem
The EtE evergreen technology resulted from a development and licensing partnership between Braskem and Lummus Technology. The bio-based polyethylene “I’m green” product is made from ethanol from agricultural sources instead of traditional naphtha. The resulting polyethylene can be used in a variety of consumer products and is suitable for recycling as ordinary polyethylene.
The project will be located in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand. Braskem is contributing its production technology and branding while SCGC is providing expertise in polyethylene grades and market reach in Southeast Asia.
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