Singapore Polyolefins Plant

Singapore Chemical Plant

Singapore Polyolefins Plant (SPO)

Singapore Polyolefins Plant (SPO) [comprising both the Singapore Polyethylene Plant (SPE) and the Singapore Polypropylene Plant (SPP)] has the world’s largest single-line Unipol plant - the world's largest extruder and pelletiser.

Singapore Polyethylene Plant (SPE) utilises the cutting-edge “Univation super condensed mode” technology to increase throughput beyond that which is available to all other Unipol plants.

Singapore Polypropylene Plant (SPP) uses the world’s largest Spherical Plant technology to produce Homopolymer and Impact Copolymer grades.

Production:

  • 600 KTA polyethylene
  • 405 KTA polypropylene

Products and their end uses

Polyethylene packaging of household products

Polyethylene

Basic plastic, in the form of resin pellets, derived from ethylene.
Used in garbage bags, bread wrappers, packaging material and electrical insulation. Also used in the agricultural film market to facilitate early crop yields.

Battery case made of polypropylene

Polypropylene

Basic plastic, in the form of resin pellets, derived from propylene.
Used in carpeting, upholstery, film, car seats, battery cases and automotive parts.