The unit in Old Ocean, TX will have an initial capacity of 266 KTA of on-purpose 1-hexene when the site starts up in 2023.

John S. Forrester, former Managing Editor

May 6, 2021

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Petrochemical manufacturer Chevron Phillips Chemical unveiled plans Thursday to erect a new world-class production unit for 1-hexene in Old Ocean, TX to foster growth in its alpha olefins business.

1-hexene is utilized in the production of high-performance polyethylene (PE), a material for the production of film and rigid containers, packaging, and other products. The unit has a planned initial capacity of 266 KTA.

“As global PE demand continues to grow, this project demonstrates Chevron Phillips Chemical’s commitment to expand with customer needs and remain a leading 1-hexene supplier,” Mitch Eichelberger, executive vice president of polymers and specialties for CPC, said in a release. “Our company is grateful for the support of our customers, elected officials, as well as local businesses and residents. Old Ocean is already home to several great assets, and we look forward to becoming an even more important economic engine for the local economy, while expanding our business to meet global demand from current and future customers.”

The facility will include the firm’s proprietary technology for the production of exceptional-purity comonomer grade 1-hexene from ethylene. Chevron Philips said the process design of the unit will lower emissions, enhance resource management, and increase production.

Chevron Phillips currently operates the world’s largest on-purpose 1-hexene unit at its Cedar Bayou plant in Baytown, TX.

Powder & Bulk Solids reported in March that Bruce Chinn was appointed to serve as the chief executive officer of the company effective April 1. He previously served as president of its Chevron Chemicals business.

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John S. Forrester

former Managing Editor, Powder & Bulk Solids

John S. Forrester is the former managing editor of Powder & Bulk Solids.

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