LyondellBasell, the world’s largest licensor of polyolefin technologies, recently announced Jiangsu Fenghai High-tech Materials (Jiangsu Fenghai), will use the LyondellBasell Spheripol and Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process (Hostalen ACP) technology for its new facility.

The process technology will be used for a 400 kilotons per annum (KTA) Spheripol and 300 KTA Hostalen ACP plant, to be built in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, P.R. China.

“We are delighted that Jiangsu Fenghai has awarded LyondellBasell these substantial licenses for their first polyolefin project,” said Neil Nadalin, Director of Licensing at LyondellBasell. Nadalin added: “Jiangsu Fenghai’s technology selection will enable them to produce benchmark polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) products using LyondellBasell’s Spheripol and Hostalen ACP low pressure processes.  These products continue to be in high demand in China today.” 

Zhao Zanli, General Manager of Jiangsu Fenghai said, “The choice of reliable, robust and proven technology for producing renowned polyolefin resins was key when selecting LyondellBasell as the licensor for our polyolefin complex. Selecting technology from an organization, which in addition to licensing technology experience, also has in-house operational know-how and deep market insights, gives us the confidence needed to focus on the overall implementation of the project.”

Spheripol technology is the leading polypropylene (PP) process technology with more than 30 million tons of licensed capacity.

The Hostalen ACP process technology manufactures high performance, multi-modal HDPE resins with an industry-leading stiffness/toughness balance, impact resistance, high stress cracking resistance and process advantages used in pressure pipe, film and blow molding applications.

The Hostalen ACP plant will commence operations using Avant Z501 and Avant Z509-1 catalysts to produce a full range of multi-modal HDPE products.