Italy-based Eni has sold a license and basic engineering project to China-based refiner Sinopec for building a refining facility based on the Eni Slurry Technology (EST).
The facility will be constructed at Sinopec’s refinery in Maoming, Guandong province.
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EST helps to transform refining residues into quality light products. By removing both liquid and solid refining residues, the technology helps in providing environmental benefits.
The facility is slated to be completed by 2020.
Under the licensing agreement, Eni will offer Sinopec basic engineering project (process design package) and other services, such as operational and technical training.
Eni will help the Chinese firm in the implementation of detailed engineering, as well as during pre-commissioning and start up phases.
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By GlobalDataSinopec will be responsible for detailed engineering and construction aspects.
This plant will have a capacity to handle 46,000 barrels per day of heavy refining residue (310 tonnes per hour) and will help replace the existing pet-coke production line.
It will be compliant to the new International Maritime Organization regulations on sulphur content in bunker fuel.
The removal of pet-coke production is in line with the international efforts to restrict CO2 emissions.
