INEOS (London) has today completed the formation of a 50/50 joint venture (JV) with Sinopec for the Tianjin Nangang Ethylene Project, announced in December 2022, which is currently under construction by SINOPEC and expected to be on-stream by April 2024.
The petrochemical complex includes a 1.2 million ton/yr cracker, a new 500,000-ton/yr High-Density Polyethylene plant to produce INEOS pipe grade under license and 11 other derivative units.
The completion of the agreement marks the continued progression of the significant petrochemical deals announced by the parties in July and December last year, and highlights the close relationship and growing collaboration between SINOPEC and INEOS.