Sabic-Sinopec JV Begins Commercial Operation of New Polycarbonate Plant

Plastics Sabic-Sinopec JV Begins Commercial Operation of New Polycarbonate Plant

2023-09-05 Source: Press release Sabic 2 min Reading Time

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Sabic-Sinopec’s joint venture Sinopec Sabic Tianjin Petrochemical Co. has begun commercial operations of a new polycarbonate plant. With an annual capacity of 260 kT, the unit is expected to meet the growing demands of polycarbonate in the region.

Sabic and Sinopec have announced the commercial operation of a new polycarbonate plant at SSTPC.(Source: Sabic) — Sabic and Sinopec have announced the commercial operation of a new polycarbonate plant at SSTPC.
(Source: Sabic)

Riyadh/Saudi Arabia – Sabic and Sinopec have announced the commercial operation of a new polycarbonate (PC) plant at their 50-50 joint venture (JV) – Sinopec Sabic Tianjin Petrochemical Co. (SSTPC). Khalid Hashim Al-Dabbagh, Sabic Chairman and Ma Yongsheng, Sinopec Chairman attended the ceremony.

Established in 2009, SSTPC is a mega-size petrochemical complex that already consists of nine world-scale production plants producing chemicals, polyethylene, and polypropylene. With an annual designed capacity of 260 kT, the new PC plant is a vital component of Sabic’s PC growth strategy in China, allowing for further collaborations with global and local customers. The development of the PC plant marks the next chapter of the JV and strengthens the partners’ capability to meet regional PC market demands.

The availability of Sabic’s polycarbonate will primarily be for customers in the Greater China region, targeting major PC-related industries such as electricals & electronics, consumer goods & appliances, automotive, healthcare products and building and construction applications.

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Ma Yongsheng, Chairman of Sinopec said, “Sinopec consistently strives to propel the development of SSTPC and facilitate China-Saudi petrochemical cooperation. The successful commercial operation of the PC plant marks a successful case of Sinopec towards high-end chemical materials. Looking ahead, Sinopec will further leverage its advantages to accelerate the development of PC materials, contributing to satisfying the needs of high-performance petrochemical materials generated by the Chinese people’s pursuit of a better life.”

Polycarbonate is a transparent, high-impact, and strong yet lightweight material, used widely in automotive parts, home appliances, medical products, and many everyday products. Future demand for polycarbonate and other engineering plastics is expected to grow in China, to support the increasing production of electronics, automotive, information technology and building materials.

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