Singapore Olefins Plant

Singapore Chemical Plant

Singapore Olefins Plant (SOP)

The steam cracker is the core of the integrated site. Built using advanced ExxonMobil technology, the highly-efficient furnaces 'crack' both light and heavy feed to produce basic molecules like ethylene, propylene and butylene. These are then transformed into other products such as polyolefins. The residues from this process are used to produce syngas that is used as feed for the oxo-alcohol plant, and to power the co-generation unit for the production of steam that is turned into electricity for the site.

Production:

  • 900 KTA ethylene
  • 520 KTA propylene
  • 270 KTA butenes
  • 85 KTA MTBE

Products and their end uses

Polyethylene packaging of bottles

Ethylene

Basic building-block for making a wide variety of chemical and polymer products, including polyethylene.
Used in plastic packaging, containers and films, detergents, cosmetics and paints.

Automotive parts

Propylene

Basic building-block for making polypropylene, polymers and other chemicals.
Used in carpeting, upholstery, pleasure boats and automotive parts.

Tyre

Butenes

Basic building-block for making butyl rubber, polymers and other chemicals.
Used in tyre liners and vinyl intermediates.

Petrol pump

MTBE

Used as an octane enhancer / anti-knock agent for petrol.