Mizushima naphtha crackers to start-up in April 2011

04 Jun '10

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Optimization plan for basic petrochemicals operations in Mizushima

• Downsizing naphtha cracker facilities of the two parties.
• Plant adjustment premised on a 30% decrease in ethylene demand (to be performed by 2012)
• Unification of naphtha cracker facilities.
• Consolidation on a single naphtha cracker—timed to correspond with further decrease in ethylene demand (performed in accordance with demand trends)
• Optimization of fraction balance, including integration of facilities.
• Cost reduction by joint procurement of naphtha feedstock and fractions in shortfall such as C3.
• Optimization of balance related to utilities and energy.
• Heightened efficiency through mutual utilization of infrastructure.

Outlook
While advancing preparations toward the start-up of the joint-venture company on April 1, 2011, the two parties will initiate dialog for smooth coordination with customers, suppliers, relevant public offices, and other relevant parties.

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