21 August 2014
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SABIC is capitalizing on shale gas opportunities
in the US by modifying its cracker at Teesside, UK,
into a gas cracker.
The cracker upgrade to using shale gas-based feedstock
is scheduled to be completed during 2016, and
is expected to result in
long-term, reliable supply of cost-competitive products.
Yousef Al-Benyan,
SABIC Executive Vice President, Chemicals,
“This project reflects SABIC’s strong determination to
take advantage of cutting edge technology
in creating new sources of competitive feedstock and energy
that will allow the company to continue
to build a sustainable business and
deliver on its long-term vision.
Our long-term focus is to have a business that
stays profitable not only in the European region,
but across our global markets.
”The cracker conversion will allow SABIC to use
its existing facilities to produce olefins and
their derivatives more competitively.
These products are essential building blocks
for materials used in items such as
* packaging products to protect food,
health care products,
* automotive and
* building and construction parts.
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