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IOC selects LyondellBasell technology for HDPE facility

in Paradip

Global chemicals fi rm and technol- Global Licensing at LYB, said, “The Avant Z501 and Avant Z509-1 cata-
ogy supplier, LyondellBasell (LYB), low-pressure slurry HDPE process is lysts to produce a range of multi-modal
the has announced that Indian Oil Cor- already well known to the Indian mar- HDPE products. The Hostalen ACP
poration (IOC) has selected its Hostalen ket and the resins are much appreciated process enables the use of a single
Advanced Cascade Process (Hostalen by converters across all sectors.” catalyst family based on Ziegler chemis-
ACP) technology for a new 500 kiloton try to produce the full range of resins,
per year (kta) high-density polyethy- This marks the eighth technology thereby avoiding the production of
lene (HDPE) facility in Paradip, Odisha. license agreement between LYB and lower-value transition products. It pro-
IOC. In total, more than 2,500 (kta) duces high-performance, multi-modal
The new HDPE plant will be inte- of polyolefi n capacity have now been HDPE resins that set industry standards
grated into IOC’s integrated refi nery- licensed, with the other licenses having for stiffness-to-toughness balance,
petrochemical complex. The complex, been installed at IOC’s Paradip and impact resistance, and stress cracking
which includes a 15-million tonnes Panipat sites. IOC not only operates resistance. These advanced materials
per year refi nery, will benefi t from the Hostalen ACP process technology but serve critical applications in infrastruc-
addition of this HDPE unit to its existing is also a major Spheripol PP process ture pipes but also sets a standard in
petrochemical operations. technology operator in India. fi lm, blow moulding, and caps &
closure manufacturing, offering signifi cant
Mr. Patrik Schneider, Director of The new plant will utilise LYB processing advantages to end-users.

COLOUR MATCHING
Americhem opens new R&D lab in Silvassa

US-based maker of masterbatches the benefi ts of the new centre, noting that
and functional additives, Americhem, it will allow the company to be closer
has announced the opening of a new to customers, provide nimble support,
research and development (R&D) centre faster colour development, and enable
in Silvassa. The company said the labo- real-time communication and approvals.
ratory will to help it to expand into new
markets and areas of business by offer- The centre will be led by Mr. Sandeep
ing enhanced capabilities for custom Bhamare, Head of R&D – Fibers for
colour matching and faster response Americhem’s India, who will ensure
times to customers throughout India alongside these dynamic markets,” said smooth collaboration between Ameri-
and Southeast Asia. The 4,000-sqaure Mr. S. Mani, Americhem’s Managing chem’s Pune manufacturing site and the
feet centre will offer specialised testing Director for India and Southeast Asia. new facility. The company’s Pune site
services for masterbatch colour deve- Mr. Toshan Simaiya, Americhem’s Ope- came via the acquisition of Prescient
lopment, particularly for melt spinning rations Director for India, highlighted Color Ltd. in 2018.
and textile manufacturing companies.
Additionally, it will provide fi eld and Vinati Organics setting up US subsidiary
technical services to support customer- Mumbai-based speciality chemicals products and in the future will help to
specifi c requirements. fi rm, Vinati Organics, has announced explore other opportunities in the US
that its Board of Directors have market,” the company informed in a
“This investment demonstrates approved the establishment of a wholly- stock exchange fi ling. The company
Americhem’s dedication to fostering owned subsidiary in the US. “The has proposed to infuse upto $0.5-mn
innovation, expanding capabilities, subsidiary will primarily handle the (for 5,000 shares of $100 each) in the
and supporting customers as they grow manufacturing & sale of the company’s subsidiary.

142 Chemical Weekly February 11, 2025

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