BASF & Dow venture to produce propylene oxide (PO)
28 Sep '06
2 min read
A partnership in innovation “HPPO is an exciting technology that supports Dow's focus on sustainability through greater energy efficiency, reduced physical footprint and improved environmental performance, while at the same time, providing attractive economics,” said Dow's Andrew Liveris. “Through innovation and our partnership with BASF, this HPPO technology expedites our drive for sustainability.”
BASF's Jürgen Hambrecht said: “The HPPO plant will further strengthen our successful polyurethanes business. With Dow and Solvay, we have two strong partners in implementing this innovative technology.”
“Today is an important milestone in an exciting industrial project, based on the most advanced proprietary technology. This impressive realization is a tribute to our longstanding and successful co-operation with BASF and Dow. We are happy and proud that BASF and Dow chose our technology for this important project”, said Christian Jourquin.