ExxonMobil Chemical is expanding the capacity of its steam cracker in Singapore.
The Singapore Chemical Plant, ExxonMobil Chemical's single largest investment in the world, started up in 2001. This project will increase its ethylene capacity by 75,000 tons per year to more than 900,000 tons per year. Project completion is expected by 4Q 2006.
ExxonMobil Chemical continuously seeks opportunities to enhance its manufacturing capability to respond to customers' needs. "The increase in ethylene capacity demonstrates ExxonMobil's commitment to be a reliable global supplier. At the same time, it further enhances the Singapore Chemical Plant's position as a world-class facility," said Lynne Lachenmyer, Asia Pacific Manufacturing Director, ExxonMobil Chemical Asia Pacific.
Ethylene is a basic building block for a variety of chemicals and plastics, such as polyethylene, which is used in applications such as plastic containers and bags.
"The economic growth in Asia Pacific has been robust, and the demand for petrochemical products closely mirrors this trend. This expansion will help position us to continue to meet the growing demand in this region," said Lachenmyer.
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