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INEOS Oligomers Revamps its PolyIsoButene Plant in Lavera, France
April 2, 2015
INEOS Oligomers invests ten million euros in upgrading its integrated complex.
INEOS Oligomers currently operates an 80 ktpa PolyIsoButene (PIB) plant at its large integrated complex (refinery, chemical cracker and derivatives) located in Lavera, France. Over the past three years, INEOS Oligomers has spent ten million euros in upgrading this PIB unit to enhance its ability to align with customers’ evolving supply needs.
These upgrades include:
Improved security of feedstock supply
By adding the ability to import raw material from off-site sources and reducing dependency on the co-located steam cracker.
Increased availability of higher molecular weight grades
Through product tank farm improvements that included new in-line filtration technology and the construction of several new tanks.
More consistent product viscosity
Through process design and technology improvements.
50% increase in drumming capacity
With the addition of a new drumming line.
INEOS Oligomers is committed to the future of its PIB business, which it markets under the Indopol® and Panalane® brand names on a global basis. It currently sells 20 grades of PIB, either directly or through an extensive distributor network, into markets such as: lube oil, adhesives, sealants, film and other specialty uses.
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These upgrades include:
Improved security of feedstock supply
By adding the ability to import raw material from off-site sources and reducing dependency on the co-located steam cracker.
Increased availability of higher molecular weight grades
Through product tank farm improvements that included new in-line filtration technology and the construction of several new tanks.
More consistent product viscosity
Through process design and technology improvements.
50% increase in drumming capacity
With the addition of a new drumming line.
INEOS Oligomers is committed to the future of its PIB business, which it markets under the Indopol® and Panalane® brand names on a global basis. It currently sells 20 grades of PIB, either directly or through an extensive distributor network, into markets such as: lube oil, adhesives, sealants, film and other specialty uses.
To view the original article, visit www.Ineos.com/News.