SIBUR produces test batch of first hexane plant in Russia
SIBUR has produced the first test batch of hexene – a key component in the production of premium grades of polyethylene – at the first hexene facility in Russia and the CIS. The company plans to supply the product both to the domestic market and for export to the CIS and Asian countries, including China and India.
Total investment in the project amounted to RUB 28.5 billion ($354 MM). The plant's capacity exceeds 50,000 tpy, enabling annual production of more than 3 MMt of high-grade polyethylene.
Premium grades of polyethylene produced with hexene offer enhanced strength, optical properties and resistance to external factors. Products based on this component are used to manufacture high-strength items such as pipes with an extended service life; packaging, including caps and lids for beverages; containers for household chemicals, cosmetics and medications; high-strength films; and other products with elevated performance requirements, including films and packaging that require exceptional strength and reliability.
The plant, located in Nizhnekamsk, is currently at the start-up and commissioning stage, with a phased ramp-up to full design capacity planned during the third quarter of 2025. The new facility is based on proprietary technology developed by SIBUR's in-house scientists and designers.
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