Shell's newest integrated petrochemical facility, the Shell Eastern Petrochemicals Complex (SEPC) took a step closer to becoming reality at a groundbreaking ceremony held on Bukom Island, Singapore. SEPC represents Shell's largest ever chemicals investment in the country.
The ceremony was attended by over 300 guests, dignitaries and staff, who witnessed Guest of Honour, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Dr. Rob Routs, Shell's Executive Director Downstream, breaks the ground at the Pulau Bukom refinery signaling the start of building work for the complex.
When complete, the facility will include a new world-scale 800,000 tonnes per annum ethylene cracker on Bukom Island and a 750,000 tonnes per annum Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG) plant on Jurong Island using Shell's proprietary technology. The project scope also includes modifications and additions to the Bukom refinery. Start-up of the new and modified facilities is expected in 2009/2010.
The Shell Eastern Petrochemicals Complex represents a significant step in Shell's commitment to delivering a profitable downstream business. The Group is committed to grow Chemicals investments in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, in line with its strategy to grow where the market is growing.
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