Technip, Ocikumho Ink License Deal For New Epicerol Plant in Malaysia

:: 31 May  2022 ::

Sarawak—Technip En-ergies and Ocikumho, a joint venture of OCIM and Kumho P&B Chemicals, has signed a license agreement for a new Epicerol unit in Malaysia, for the production of epichlorohydrin (ECH).

The plant, to be built in Sarawak, will produce 100,000 t/y of ECH from glycerin to meet growing demand.  Value of the contract and an expected completion date were not disclosed.

Ocikumho’s Epicerol unit will be integrated into a new processing complex using electricity from hydro power.  The company will be the “first” to manufacture ECH in Malaysia, Technip Energies noted.

“Epicerol offers a cost-effective process with a reduced carbon footprint compared to traditional propylene-based ECH,” said Bhaskar Patel, senior vice president, sustainable fuels, chemicals and circularity at Technip Energies.

“This breakthrough technology produces no waste water, fewer emissions, effluents and harmful by-products, making it one of the most environmentally friendly processes possible.”

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