Chevron Lummus and Hongrun Petrochemical Commissions aHydroprocessing White Oil Unit
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hevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) commissioned a white oil hydroprocessing unit for Hongrun Petrochemical (Weifang) Co., Ltd. in China.
The new plant, which utilizes CLG’s ISODEWAXING and ISOFINISHING technologies, consists of two units: 500,000 metric tons per annum (MTPA) nameplate capacity API Group III lubricating base oil unit, with the capability to produce industrial-grade white oil, and a 200,000 metric tons per annum nameplate capacity food grade white oil unit.
“We are proud to have worked with Hongrun on this project, and we have full confidence that this new unit will propel them to the forefront as a leading manufacturer of premium white oil and food-grade white oil products in China,” stated Arun Arora,
The new Hongrun Petrochemical Hydroprocessing White Oil unit. SOURCE | CHEVRON
CLG’s Chief Technology Officer. “CLG’s hydroprocessing expertise, complemented by our commitment to innovation, once more proves to be instrumental in helping our partners achieve their production objectives.”
White oil is a highly refined mineral oil used in various applications, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food processing, and industrial lubricants. Food-grade white oil is a special type of white oil manufactured to meet the strict purity requirements of the food and beverage industry. .