12-02-2025
Lummus announces first commercial award for superabsorbent polymer technology
Lummus Technology, a global leader in process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced an award from SHCCIG Yulin Chemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the SHCCIG Group, for its superabsorbent polymer (SAP) technology.
This marks the first commercial deployment of Lummus’ SAP technology since it was added to the company’s portfolio in 2023.
“We are honored to be selected by SHCCIG Yulin Chemical and look forward to executing this project with them,” said Romain Lemoine, Chief Business Officer for Polymers and Petrochemicals, Lummus Technology. “Lummus acquired SAP technology to strengthen our position in the high-value polymer market and expand our offering across C3 value chain. The first commercial award for the technology solidifies our entrance into the market and reinforces our strategy to offer customers more integrated technology solutions.”
“Lummus’ technologies and expertise align with our vision for advancing high-value polymer production,” said Xie Wuqiang, Vice President of SHCCIG Yulin. “We look forward to collaborating on this significant project to deliver products that meet market demands and drive value for our customers.”
Lummus’ scope for the award includes the technology license, process design package, technical services and training for a 40 KTA unit at SHCCIG Yulin Chemical’s complex in Shaanxi Province, China.
Superabsorbent polymers are widely used in hygiene, health and other consumer products that are in growing demand in many markets around the world. With SAP technology now part of its portfolio, Lummus offers an expanded range of polymer solutions, which can also be combined with its propylene technologies. This comprehensive offering positions Lummus for growth and strengthens its competitive position in the specialty polymer market.
News Category:
-
TotalEnergies to cease operating its oldest steam cracker in Antwerp
TotalEnergies’ Antwerp platform provides an update on its investments for the future and announces plan to reconfigure its petrochemicals operations to strengthen competitiveness. ...
23-04-2025
-
HOERBIGER to break ground on new Florida Campus in Florida
HOERBIGER Corporation of America will hold a ceremony to commemorate the groundbreaking of its future home, the HOERBIGER Florida Campus, on Wednesday, April 23rd. Construction ...
22-04-2025
-
Amogy and JGC to accelerate commercialisation of ammonia cracking catalyst
Amogy, a provider of mature, scalable, and efficient ammonia-to-power solutions, today announced the first pilot plant deployment of its advanced ammonia cracking catalyst ...
17-04-2025
-
Clariant teams up with Technip to introduce new steam-to-oil catalyst
Clariant, a global leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of StyroMax UL-100, its most advanced ethylbenzene dehydrogenation catalyst to date. This ...
09-04-2025
-
Yokogawa Launches OpreX Plant Stewardship
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the launch today of OpreXTM Plant Stewardship, the most comprehensive lifecycle service program in the company’s OpreX Sustainable ...
08-04-2025
-
IndianOil to build mega petrochemical project in Paradip
In a landmark development, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IndianOil) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha to set up a world-class Petrochemical ...
08-04-2025
-
BDI BioEnergy to begin construction of biofuel feedstock refinery plant
BDI-BioEnergy International has signed a contract with Ghent Renewables BV to begin the construction of a pioneering biofuel feedstock refinery plant. This facility will ...
04-04-2025
-
Lummus Technology completes startup of electric heater demonstration unit
Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the successful startup of its SRT-eTM commercial demonstration ...
03-04-2025
-
Clariant announces the successful startup of MegaMax™ 900 catalyst
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced the successful startup of its MegaMax 900 methanol synthesis catalyst at European Energy’s ...
03-04-2025
-
Burckhardt Compression, a global leader in reciprocating compressor technology, has won a significant order for Digital Monitoring Services in Saudi Arabia. The order ...
03-04-2025