Jose Petro Project to include 1.3 million tons ethylene cracker

Braskem signed an agreement aiming at the formation of two joint ventures to develop Jose Petrochemical Complex with Pequiven. The first project includes the construction of an ethylene cracker from natural gas with an annual capacity of 1.3 million tons of ethylene, 1.1 million tons of polyethylene and other petrochemical products. The second project includes the construction of polypropylene plant with an annual capacity of 450,000 tons.