July 23, 2024

Borouge, ADNOC, Borealis and Wanhua Chemical Group sign project collaboration agreement to develop a new state-of-the-art polyolefins complex in Fuzhou, China

  • Borouge in a consortium with ADNOC and Borealis signed project collaboration agreement with China's Wanhua Chemical Group and Wanrong New Materials (Fujian)
  • Partners have initiated a feasibility study for a greenfield project strategically located in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China
  • Project leverages Borealis' state-of-the-art proprietary Borstar® technology and supports investments in growth areas
  • The partners are committed to excellence in health and safety and environmental sustainability through a robust pathway to low carbon emissions

Borouge, ADNOC, Borealis (Consortium), and Wanhua Chemical Group, a leading Chinese chemical company, together with Wanrong New Materials (Fujian), a subsidiary controlled by Wanhua, announced the signing of a project collaboration agreement for a feasibility study to develop a 1.6 million tons per year specialty state-of-the-art polyolefin complex in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China. If realized, the Consortium and Wanrong New Materials intend to, subject to customary regulatory approvals, establish a Sino-foreign joint venture with a shareholding ratio of 50:50 respectively.

If realized, this polyolefins complex will accelerate the parties' growth ambitions in the region and meet the growing demand for sustainable and innovative polyolefins solutions. Borealis' proprietary Borstar technology is planned to be at the core of the project, enabling the development of products that are well suited to drive the transition to a circular economy for plastics.

The parties intend to utilize 100% zero-carbon electricity for the planned complex, underscoring their commitment to sustainability and reducing emissions with support from the local government.

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Borealis is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions. In Europe, Borealis is also an innovative leader in polyolefins recycling and a major producer of base chemicals. We leverage our polymer expertise and decades of experience to offer value-adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries such as consumer products, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and mobility.

With customers in over 120 countries and head office in Vienna, Austria, Borealis employs around 6,000 people. In 2023, we generated a net profit of EUR 216 million. OMV, the integrated energy, fuels & feedstock and chemicals & materials company headquartered in Vienna, Austria, owns 75% of our shares. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), owns the remaining 25%.

In re-inventing essentials for sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people, innovation and technology, and performance excellence. We are accelerating the transformation to a circular economy of polyolefins and expanding our geographical footprint to better serve our customers around the globe. Our operations are augmented by two important joint ventures: Borouge (with ADNOC, headquartered in the UAE); and Baystar™ (with TotalEnergies, based in the US).
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