Technip Energies has successfully completed the final performance acceptance test for Vietnam’s inaugural olefins plant at Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. Located in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, the 1,350 KTA facility marks a significant advancement in Vietnam’s petrochemical capabilities.
Flexible Feed Design Enhances Efficiency
The plant features an innovative flexible feed cracker capable of processing both naphtha and LPG feedstocks to produce key petrochemical products including ethylene, propylene, and butadiene. This dual-feed capability provides operational flexibility and improved energy efficiency in production.
Technip’s Proven Technology Delivers Results
Bhaskar Patel, Senior Vice President of Sustainable Fuels, Chemicals & Circularity at Technip Energies, emphasized the project’s significance: “This milestone demonstrates our expertise in delivering efficient ethylene technology that meets rigorous performance standards while supporting Vietnam’s industrial development.”
Boosting Vietnam’s Petrochemical Independence
As Vietnam’s first olefins production facility, the plant represents a strategic step in reducing the country’s reliance on imported petrochemical products. The successful completion of performance tests validates the plant’s operational readiness and production capacity.
Setting New Standards in Southeast Asia
The project establishes Vietnam as a growing player in Southeast Asia’s petrochemical market. Technip Energies’ successful implementation of this complex facility showcases the potential for further industrial development in the region using advanced, energy-efficient technologies.
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