The Hanwha Total Petrochemical (HTC) joint venture is commissioning a new polypropylene line at the Daesan integrated refining and petrochemical complex in South Korea, adding a further 60% to its production capacity, which now totals 1.1 million tonnes a
TOTAL: South Korea: Daesan Complex to Develop its Polymer Capacity for Durable Applications
The Hanwha Total Petrochemical (HTC) joint venture
1 is commissioning a new polypropylene line at the Daesan integrated refining and petrochemical complex in South Korea, adding a further 60% to its production capacity, which now totals 1.1 million tons a year. At the same time, the start-up of a fourth propane furnace will increase ethylene production capacity by 10% to 1.5 million tons a year.
These projects were carried out safely and successfully, and were completed on time and on budget. They mark the culmination of investments totaling $1.3 billion, announced in 2017 and 2018, to expand production capacity at the Daesan complex. They also take advantage of abundant, cost-advantaged propane feedstock from the United States.
The Hanwha Total Petrochemical (HTC) joint venture
1 is commissioning a new polypropylene line at the Daesan integrated refining and petrochemical complex in South Korea, adding a further 60% to its production capacity, which now totals 1.1 million tons a year. At the same time, the start‑up of a fourth propane furnace will increase ethylene production capacity by 10% to 1.5 million tons a year.
These projects were carried out safely and successfully, and were completed on time and on budget. They mark the culmination of investments totaling $1.3 billion, announced in 2017 and 2018, to expand production capacity at the Daesan complex. They also take advantage of abundant, cost-advantaged propane feedstock from the United States.
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SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) Hanwha Total Petrochemical Co., a major petrochemical producer in South Korea, said Monday it had launched a companywide campaign to overcome the so-called ‘corona blues’ in the midst of a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
To this end, the company recently held an in-house idea competition in which about 300 employees presented about 400 ideas. The company selected 15 ideas and will implement them on a gradual basis starting from this month.
As part of the initiative, the company installed ‘Whac-a-Mole’ game machines at its plant in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province and allowed its workers to enjoy the game freely.