Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. The complex is expected to commence commercial operations in 2024 and is likely to have an annual petrochemical capacity of 5.97mtpa. The complex will use natural gas as its key feedstock. The plants in this complex are operated by Baltic Chemical Complex.
Details of key upcoming projects in Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Complex
The complex is set to add capacity with some of the key upcoming plants including Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Ethylene Plant 1 (1.4mtpa), Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Ethylene Plant 2 (1.4mtpa), Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Polyethylene Plant 1 (0.5mtpa), Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Polyethylene Plant 2 (0.5mtpa), and Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Polyethylene Plant 3 (0.5mtpa).
The technology and operator details for some of the key upcoming plants are as follows:| Plant Name | Operator | Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Ethylene Plant 1 | Baltic Chemical Complex | Lummus Ethylene Technology |
| Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Ethylene Plant 2 | Baltic Chemical Complex | Lummus Ethylene Technology |
| Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Polyethylene Plant 1 | Baltic Chemical Complex | Univation Polyethylene Technology |
| Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Polyethylene Plant 2 | Baltic Chemical Complex | Univation Polyethylene Technology |
| Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Polyethylene Plant 3 | Baltic Chemical Complex | Univation Polyethylene Technology |
Key Products Capacity – Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Complex, 2021-2030
The complex is expected to produce key products such as polyethylene, ethylene, butene-1, and hexene.
Polyethylene accounts for major capacity share i.e., 50.3% of the total annual capacity of the complex with 3mtpa, followed by ethylene and butene-1 with 46.9% (2.8mtpa) and 2% (0.12mtpa) respectively.
Methodology
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