September 06, 2024 – Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Company Limited has recently embarked on a pre-approval public consultation phase for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report pertaining to its Ethylene Feedstock Optimization and Product Enhancement Project. This landmark initiative, spearheaded by SECCO in collaboration with Shanghai Danebella Environmental Technology Development Co., Ltd., is situated within the ethylene and polyethylene units, as well as reserved land, at the company’s existing facility located at No. 557 Nan Yinhe Road, Shanghai Chemical Industry Park.
The project’s core objectives encompass the lightweighting and diversification of ethylene feedstocks, coupled with the refinement of polyethylene product offerings. Shanghai SECCO’s 900,000 tons per annum ethylene project, a pivotal milestone in China’s petrochemical industry, stands as a testament to the country’s foray into international and market-driven competition. Jointly ventured by Sinopec, Shanghai Petrochemical, and BP of the United Kingdom, this project not only accelerated China’s petrochemical sector’s globalization but also fueled robust economic growth in the Yangtze River Delta region. Commencing construction in March 2002, the project achieved a groundbreaking feat by producing qualified products within 10 hours and 45 minutes of its inaugural feedstock introduction on March 18, 2005, setting a world record for similar facilities.
Expanding its horizons, Shanghai SECCO embarked on an expansion of its ethylene cracking unit in 2009, boosting capacity to 1.14 million tons annually, and successfully initiated another smooth startup process on July 14 of the same year. By the end of 2022, leveraging its ethylene facility as the cornerstone, SECCO had contributed over 55 million tons of commodities to society, generating sales revenues exceeding RMB 440 billion. Looking ahead, the company remains committed to energy conservation, emission reduction, and product mix optimization, steadfast in enhancing its industrial chain competitiveness and maximizing the benefits of international collaboration.