SABIC EuroPetrochemicals standardises on Pavilion Solutions
for Polypropylene Business
Posted: 4 August 2003
Results in 17 BP Strategic Alliance Projects
SABIC EuroPetrochemicals, the fourth largest polyolefin producer
in Europe, has selected Pavilion's advanced process control (APC)
solution for the polypropylene lines at its world-scale production
facilities in Geleen, Netherlands and Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Standardizing on Pavilion's Process Perfecter solution will enable
SABIC EuroPetrochemicals to maintain its competitive advantage in
the polypropylene market by enhancing product quality and increasing
production of polypropylene.
SABIC EuroPetrochemicals will install Pavilion's solutions on three
polypropylene lines using BP's Innovene technology.
“As a leader in polymers, we expect the same of our partners,”
said Jack Slabbers, plant manager of SABIC EuroPetrochemicals. Pavilion
has a depth of knowledge and polymers experience that is outstanding.”
“We selected Pavilion because they had the best combination
of people and technology to meet the needs of our polypropylene
business,” said Michael Müller plant manager of SABIC
EuroPetrochemicals.
Pavilion’s experienced team of polymer engineers has installed
APC applications on every major polymer process technology and catalyst
type.
Pavilion’s solutions power 65 polymer reactors and 46 polymer
lines, representing the largest APC portfolio in the polymer industry.
Pavilion’s flagship APC and optimization software solution,
Process Perfecter, optimizes the production of billions of pounds
of polymer annually, creating hundreds of millions of dollars in
value for its customers.
“We are honored to count a global leader like SABIC EuroPetrochemicals
as one of our polymer clients. By standardizing on our proven APC
solution, we are confident that SABIC will enhance its leadership
position in the market and provide its clients with noticeable benefits,²
said Pavilion President and CEO Ralph Carter.
Pavilion’s solution for polymers delivers an estimated $6
per ton savings on average by increasing production 2-8 per cent,
improving product quality by 50-70 per cent and reducing transition
times by as much as 50 per cent. As a result, Pavilion’s clients
are able to enhance the manufacturing flexibility of their existing
assets and enhance their competitive advantage.
As part of a 10-year strategic alliance with Pavilion, BP offers
its polypropylene and polyethylene licensees access to Pavilion’s
APC solutions and proven deployment methodology on BP¹s process
technology.
As a BP Innovene licensee, SABIC EuroPetrochemicals was able to
leverage this alliance to reduce the total APC lifecycle costs through
accelerated deployment of Pavilion’s technology. These three
lines bring the total number of projects under the BP alliance to
17 in a little more than three years.
About SABIC EuroPetrochemicals
Headquartered in Sittard (The Netherlands), SABIC EuroPetrochemicals
is a part of SABIC.
SABIC is the largest petrochemical player in the Middle East, and
the number 4 global player in polyolefins worldwide, producing almost
5 million tons of polyethylene, polypropylene per year.
With an annual sales total of 6 million tons, SABIC EuroPetrochemicals
is a major chemicals and polymer supplier in Europe.
SABIC EuroPetrochemicals also harbours the sales organisation in
the European region for all SABIC products manufactured elsewhere
in the world.
For more information see www.
sabic-europe.com.
About Pavilion
Pavilion Technologies Inc. is the world's leading developer of advanced
process control (APC) and environmental compliance solutions for
global enterprises.
Pavilion's solutions combine proven technology and deep industry
expertise to deliver measurable benefits and recurring value to
more than 350 companies worldwide, including BP, Fonterra, and Nestlé.
Pavilion Technologies Inc. is a privately held company based in
Austin, TX with offices serving every region of the world.
For more information see www.pavtech.com
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