W. R. Grace & Co has achieved another significant milestone in the Asian market with the start-up of a 500 KTA polypropylene reactor line by PetroChina Guang-Dong PetroChemical Company, a subsidiary of PetroChina Group.
The plant will produce homopolymer, random copolymer, and impact copolymer polypropylene resins, catering to the increasing demand for high-quality PP resins in the Chinese market.
The Fourth UNIPOL® PP Technology Plant Start-Up for PetroChina
The successful start-up marks the fourth UNIPOL® PP technology plant start-up for PetroChina, including PetroChina Guangxi (200 KTA), PetroChina Fushun (300 KTA), and PetroChina Sichuan (450 KTA). The combination of Grace’s polypropylene process design with the CONSISTA® catalyst system provided a reaction within minutes after the catalyst was injected, which is a benefit of UNIPOL® PP technology. In China, this is the largest UNIPOL® PP technology single-extruder reactor line, further underscoring UNIPOL® PP technology’s strong reputation in the country.
Grace’s Expertise and Commitment to Delivering Innovative Solutions
Laura Schwinn, President of Grace’s Specialty Catalysts business, expressed the company’s honor to have been chosen once again by PetroChina for this groundbreaking project. She added that the successful start-up of the 500 KTA reactor line is a testament to Grace’s expertise and commitment to delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of customers worldwide.
Grace’s UNIPOL® PP Technology
Grace has been at the forefront of PP catalyst technology for over 50 years, and the company’s UNIPOL® PP technology is widely recognized as one of the most advanced and reliable processes in the industry. PetroChina GuangDong chose Grace as its partner due to its broad catalyst and product capabilities, advanced PP technology, and robust production.