Sinochem 80ktpa carbon black plant enters environmental commissioning

Beijing – Sinochem Quanzhou Petrochemical has started environmental commissioning at its new 80 kilotonne per annum (ktpa) carbon black plant in the southeastern province of Fujian, following the completion of the project in May.

According to a 13 July environmental disclosure, the commissioning of the plant's environmental protection facilities began 15 July and will continue until 31 Dec, as required under China's environmental regulations.

In a separate statement, Sinochem said the project was formally completed and handed over from construction to operations 15 May, when it entered the production trial-operation stage.

Located at the Quanhui Petrochemical Industrial Park in Quanzhou, Fujian, the project comprises two 40ktpa carbon black production lines.

It also includes an 85-tonne/hour tail-gas boiler, desulphurisation and dust removal units, as well as supporting utilities, storage, logistics, power supply, water treatment and laboratory facilities.

Sinochem said the plant will enable the "high-value utilisation" of petrochemical by-products, extend the site's industrial chain and support the development of the circular economy.

Sinochem disclosed plans to build the new facility with an investment of Yuan543 million (€70 million) in March 2025.

The Chinese group initially established Sinochem Quanzhou Petrochemical in 2024 with the annual output of 70ktpa.

The initial plant has a 40ktpa carbon black production line for tires, a 20ktpa carbon black line for rubber products, and a 10ktpa speciality carbon black line.

The facility uses 'ethylene tar' and catalytic cracking oil slurry to produce the hard and soft carbon black products.