Butene-1 production unit, Indonesia

22nd June 2018 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Butene-1 production unit, Indonesia

Name of the Project
Butene-1 production unit.

Location
The project is to be built inside PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical's (CAP’s) existing petrochemicals complex in Cilegon, Banten, on the western tip of Java, Indonesia.

Client
CAP and its subsidiary PT Petrokimia Butadiene Indonesia.

Project Description
The project entails the construction of the Butene-1 production unit, with capacity of 43 000 t/y, and a methyl tert-butyl ether production unit, with 127 000 t/y capacity.

The project includes the construction of an enclosed ground flare with a capacity of 220 t/hr commissioned by CAP.

The new plants will consume Raffinate-1, the by-product from the existing butadiene unit as its raw material, thus making CAP the most integrated petrochemicals complex in Indonesia.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Value
The project involves an investment of $114-million.

Duration
The plant is scheduled for completion in 2020.

Latest Developments
CAP has awarded Toyo Engineering Corporation and PT Inti Karya Persada Tehnik the construction contract for the production unit.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Toyo Engineering Corporation and PT Inti Karya Persada Tehnik (construction contract).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
CAP, +62 21 530 7950.