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Braskem decides to produce green polyethylene at Triunfo
06 Jun '08
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This pioneerism is the result of the priority Braskem gives innovation and technology, one of the corporate strategy pillars, which has permitted certification of the first green polyethylene. The initiative also corresponds to its commitment to contribute towards sustainable development, opening the way for the use of renewable raw materials.
The green polyethylene project will have the capacity to produce 200 thousand tons per year with projected earnings of about US$ 400 million/year. The raw material will be received through the Santa Clara Terminal.
The alcohol will initially be acquired in the southeast. However, the intention is to prioritize the consumption of local ethanol from raw material production in the state. "Braskem's annual consumption of ethanol will be approximately 700 million liters,450 million of which will be for this project," says Grubisich. This volume is similar to the current demand for alcohol in RS, which is around 500 million liters/year.
The beginning of the project's physical installation, once approved by the Braskem Board of Directors, should be in 2008 and it will generate 1.5 thousand direct jobs during the works phase. The unit is projected to start operations in 2010 and it will be responsible for generating approximately 100 direct and 7000 indirect jobs, according to BNDES studies.
At present, Braskem produces about 12 annual tons of green polyethylene at the pilot unit installed in its Technology and Innovation Center. This production is being made available for tests at world leaders in their segments of operation, whether in the Brazilian or international market, who are interested in associating their products with the concept of sustainability. The first commercial product with Braskem's green polyethylene was announced this week in partnership with Brinquedos Estrela, the Sustainable Monopoly, which combines leisure and environmental education.
The potential demand already identified by Braskem for green polyethylene is about three times greater than the capacity of the plant to be installed in Triunfo. The resin has applications in markets such as blown packaging for foods and hygiene products, injected packaging for household appliances and the toy and automobile industries. This is a much valorized niche that is willing to pay a 20% to 30% bonus in comparison to the price of traditional resin, with strong demand mainly in countries where the environmental issue has the most importance, like Europe, USA and Japan.
Besides this investment, it is worth noting the expanded production of electric energy by 45 MW at Copesul, which should go into operation in 2010.
The green polyethylene project will have the capacity to produce 200 thousand tons per year with projected earnings of about US$ 400 million/year. The raw material will be received through the Santa Clara Terminal.
The alcohol will initially be acquired in the southeast. However, the intention is to prioritize the consumption of local ethanol from raw material production in the state. "Braskem's annual consumption of ethanol will be approximately 700 million liters,450 million of which will be for this project," says Grubisich. This volume is similar to the current demand for alcohol in RS, which is around 500 million liters/year.
The beginning of the project's physical installation, once approved by the Braskem Board of Directors, should be in 2008 and it will generate 1.5 thousand direct jobs during the works phase. The unit is projected to start operations in 2010 and it will be responsible for generating approximately 100 direct and 7000 indirect jobs, according to BNDES studies.
At present, Braskem produces about 12 annual tons of green polyethylene at the pilot unit installed in its Technology and Innovation Center. This production is being made available for tests at world leaders in their segments of operation, whether in the Brazilian or international market, who are interested in associating their products with the concept of sustainability. The first commercial product with Braskem's green polyethylene was announced this week in partnership with Brinquedos Estrela, the Sustainable Monopoly, which combines leisure and environmental education.
The potential demand already identified by Braskem for green polyethylene is about three times greater than the capacity of the plant to be installed in Triunfo. The resin has applications in markets such as blown packaging for foods and hygiene products, injected packaging for household appliances and the toy and automobile industries. This is a much valorized niche that is willing to pay a 20% to 30% bonus in comparison to the price of traditional resin, with strong demand mainly in countries where the environmental issue has the most importance, like Europe, USA and Japan.
Besides this investment, it is worth noting the expanded production of electric energy by 45 MW at Copesul, which should go into operation in 2010.
Braskem SA
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