Daean ethylene plant expansion project, South Korea

24th March 2017 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Daean ethylene plant expansion project, South Korea

Name of the Project
Daesan ethylene plant expansion project.

Location
South Korea.

Client
LG Chem.

Project Description
The project involves the expansion of the Daesan ethylene plant capacity by 230 000 t/y to1.27-million tonnes a year through the addition of two new furnaces and product recovery system modifications.

The project is part of a larger LG Chem Daesan facility expansion that will enable the company to produce additional high-value-added ethylene derivative products.

Jobs to be Created
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
KBR has been awarded a technology licensing and basic engineering design (LBED) revamp contract by LG Chem.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
KBR (LBED).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
LG Chem (South Korea), tel +82 2 3777 1114.