Braskem & SCG Chemicals Sign JV Agreement to Create Bio-ethylene Plant in Thailand

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Braskem, a biopolymer producer, and SCG Chemicals, a petrochemical company in Thailand and Southeast Asia, sign a joint venture (JV) agreement to create Braskem Siam Company. The joint venture aims to produce bio-ethylene from bio-ethanol dehydration and to commercialize I'm green™ bio-based polyethylene (PE), using the EtE EverGreen™ technology.



The technology results from the partnership agreement between Lummus Technology LLC and Braskem B.V. to develop and license this technology.


Sugarcane-derived Polyethylene:


I'm green™ bio-based polyethylene is a plastic made from a #sustainably sourced renewable raw material (ethanol from sugar cane) instead of traditional fossil feedstock (e.g., naphtha from oil). This promotes a significant reduction of the plastic's carbon footprint which helps combat climate change.


I'm green™ bio-based polyethylene is used in a variety of products, from packaging for food and beverage to personal and home care products, toys, houseware, and plastic bags, to name a few. It can also be mechanically or chemically recycled just as regular polyethylene.


The bio-ethylene plant, that will enable the production of the I'm green™ bio-based polyethylene is the first of its kind outside of Brazil. The new plant in Thailand will almost double the existing capacity of I'm green™ bio-based polyethylene to meet the growing demand for biopolymers globally, with a focus on the fast-growing demand for sustainable products in Asia.


The combination of #braskem 's #biobased plastics know-how with SCG Chemicals' position in the Asian market and expertise in PE production provides a solid business basis for the joint venture. Braskem will contribute with proven technology through its partnership with #Lummus Technology, operational experience in the ethanol dehydration process.


SCG Chemicals will provide expertise in high-quality polyethylene grades for different applications, operational excellence in #polyethylene manufacturing and market reach in Southeast Asia.


Meeting Increasing Demand for Sustainable Solutions

"We are always looking for opportunities to expand the I'm green™ bio-based PE offer to deliver circular low carbon alternatives to our customers to meet their increasing demand for sustainable solutions,” said Roberto Bischoff, chief executive officer of Braskem.


“This partnership with #SCGChemicals is aligned with our commitment to produce 1 million tons of green products by 2030, replacing fossil with #renewablefeedstock, and contributing to lowering the #carbonfootprint of our industry," added Bischoff.


Source: Braskem/specialchem

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