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OMV-Borealis invest EUR 840 mn in expansion of Burghausen plant
11 Sep '08
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We are already the main supplier for mineral oil products in Southern Germany, and we assume a strong position in Europe after the massive expansion of our ethylene and propylene production.
Our EUR 1.1 bn investment in Bavaria has paid off both for us and for the business location Burghausen providing us with excellent perspectives for the future.”
Simultaneously with the OMV petrochemical plant expansion Borealis, which is directly connected with the OMV refinery, expanded its capacities, by 80% from 415,000 to 745,000 t of polyolefin per year.
Based on the proprietary Borstar technology, the plant converts highly pure OMV propylene produced by metathesis into polypropylene, a multi-purpose plastics material.
These newly developed materials facilitate the design of innovative plastics that open up new areas for applications such as specialised medical appliances and advanced packaging for the food industry.
In addition, Borealis lives up to its commitment to energy efficiency and protection of the environment. The innovations in process design and the implementation of the Borealis-owned catalyst technology allow for energy savings of 16,000 MWH per year as well as for an increase in energy efficiency of 20%. The plant is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind worldwide.
Borealis Chief Executive Mark Garrett has confidence in the innovation strength of the company: “Our strategy is based on adding value to our products for our customers and our customer's customers. We refer to this as “Value Creation through Innovation”.
We work closely together with all our partners throughout the value chain to understand their specific needs and to provide them with innovative, value-creating plastics solutions.
The production plays an integral role in this as our customers are entitled to expect a consistently reliable supply of high-quality polyolefins.
With our new plant in Burghausen, the next stage of our unique patented Borstar technology goes on stream, and we are very proud of it.”
Focus on petrochemical applications as an advantage of location:
The mineral oil market has undergone a rapid change over the last few years, with increasing importance of propylene and ethylene extraction from crude oil.
As base materials for a wide range of chemical and petrochemical products, propylene and ethylene play a key role in the chemical industry and are experiencing increased demand.
OMV continuously invests in this area, producing more propylene and ethylene and therefore creating more value compared to conventional refinery products.
Due to forecasts predicting higher production capacities and as one of the major suppliers, OMV creates substantial value at the Burghausen site to strengthen the Bavarian Chemical Triangle and the Southern German plastics industry.
With well-directed investment programmes for the existing refinery sites, the group consistently executes its corporate strategy of expanding its petrochemical production.
After the kickoff of the 360 km Ethylene Pipeline-South (EPS) between Münchsmünster and Ludwigshafen expected for 2009, OMV will be linked to the Western European ethylene network as well.
The strategically important connection between the southeast Bavarian Chemical Triangle and the significant northwest European ethylene network around Ludwigshafen will then be established.
The company will be able to react even more flexibly to market volatility and can ensure the greatest possible supply security. The EPS will effectively secure the competitiveness of the Burghausen site.
OMV currently plans a 800 MW combi-cycle power station for the generation of electricity and steam for the Burghausen refinery.
This is an important step towards both an extension of the value added chain from gas to electricity and the securing of the location.
The feasibility study on hand concerning this power station project came to a positive conclusion. With the integration into the refinery the efficiency will be further increased by 5 % on a
Our EUR 1.1 bn investment in Bavaria has paid off both for us and for the business location Burghausen providing us with excellent perspectives for the future.”
Simultaneously with the OMV petrochemical plant expansion Borealis, which is directly connected with the OMV refinery, expanded its capacities, by 80% from 415,000 to 745,000 t of polyolefin per year.
Based on the proprietary Borstar technology, the plant converts highly pure OMV propylene produced by metathesis into polypropylene, a multi-purpose plastics material.
These newly developed materials facilitate the design of innovative plastics that open up new areas for applications such as specialised medical appliances and advanced packaging for the food industry.
In addition, Borealis lives up to its commitment to energy efficiency and protection of the environment. The innovations in process design and the implementation of the Borealis-owned catalyst technology allow for energy savings of 16,000 MWH per year as well as for an increase in energy efficiency of 20%. The plant is one of the most advanced facilities of its kind worldwide.
Borealis Chief Executive Mark Garrett has confidence in the innovation strength of the company: “Our strategy is based on adding value to our products for our customers and our customer's customers. We refer to this as “Value Creation through Innovation”.
We work closely together with all our partners throughout the value chain to understand their specific needs and to provide them with innovative, value-creating plastics solutions.
The production plays an integral role in this as our customers are entitled to expect a consistently reliable supply of high-quality polyolefins.
With our new plant in Burghausen, the next stage of our unique patented Borstar technology goes on stream, and we are very proud of it.”
Focus on petrochemical applications as an advantage of location:
The mineral oil market has undergone a rapid change over the last few years, with increasing importance of propylene and ethylene extraction from crude oil.
As base materials for a wide range of chemical and petrochemical products, propylene and ethylene play a key role in the chemical industry and are experiencing increased demand.
OMV continuously invests in this area, producing more propylene and ethylene and therefore creating more value compared to conventional refinery products.
Due to forecasts predicting higher production capacities and as one of the major suppliers, OMV creates substantial value at the Burghausen site to strengthen the Bavarian Chemical Triangle and the Southern German plastics industry.
With well-directed investment programmes for the existing refinery sites, the group consistently executes its corporate strategy of expanding its petrochemical production.
After the kickoff of the 360 km Ethylene Pipeline-South (EPS) between Münchsmünster and Ludwigshafen expected for 2009, OMV will be linked to the Western European ethylene network as well.
The strategically important connection between the southeast Bavarian Chemical Triangle and the significant northwest European ethylene network around Ludwigshafen will then be established.
The company will be able to react even more flexibly to market volatility and can ensure the greatest possible supply security. The EPS will effectively secure the competitiveness of the Burghausen site.
OMV currently plans a 800 MW combi-cycle power station for the generation of electricity and steam for the Burghausen refinery.
This is an important step towards both an extension of the value added chain from gas to electricity and the securing of the location.
The feasibility study on hand concerning this power station project came to a positive conclusion. With the integration into the refinery the efficiency will be further increased by 5 % on a
Borealis AG
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