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Technip Energies and SABIC sign exclusive global licensing deal for LDPE technology

Technip Energies has supported the CTR technology since 1996

  • By ICN Bureau | September 21, 2026

Technip Energies and SABIC have entered into an exclusive Licensing Collaboration Agreement (LCA) under which Technip Energies will act as the worldwide licensor of SABIC’s well-established Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Clean Tubular Reactor (CTR) technology.

This deal deepens the companies' ongoing partnership by pairing SABIC's advanced technology with Technip Energies' polyolefin expertise.

Technip Energies has supported the CTR technology since 1996, contributing to basic design, engineering, construction and start-up activities, building deep operational and execution expertise.

Stephane Mespoulhes, Senior Vice President Ethylene and Polyolefins at Technip Energies, commented: “This agreement marks a significant step forward in our long-standing partnership with SABIC and strengthens Technip Energies’ position as a key player in LDPE technology licensing. By combining SABIC’s proven CTR® technology with our deep expertise in the design, fabrication of equipment, and execution of high-pressure LDPE plants, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate the deployment of high-performance LDPE solutions worldwide. Together, we enable producers to scale efficiently, safely, and reliably, meeting growing market demand while delivering tangible value to our customers.”

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