In recent news, Lummus Technology has announced that IndianOil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) has chosen their Lummus/Versalis cumene technology for a 440,000 tpy unit in Paradip, India. This new cumene unit is part of a larger petrochemical and polymers expansion project at IndianOil’s complex in Paradip. The technology is expected to provide IndianOil with lower energy costs, improved reliability, operational efficiency, and better product yield, ultimately helping them optimize their plant economics and support their growth initiatives.
Lummus’ involvement in the project includes the technology license for cumene, basic design engineering, proprietary catalyst, site services, advisory services, and training. IndianOil has previously licensed multiple Lummus technologies for various complexes across India, including naphtha cracker, INDMAX FCC, and polypropylene technologies. Lummus has been in partnership with Versalis to license cumene technologies since 2007. The cumene process uses liquid-phase alkylation technology with a proprietary zeolite catalyst, resulting in high cumene yield, ultra-high purity cumene product, and a long catalyst run length.
IndianOil’s selection of Lummus/Versalis cumene technology underscores the company’s commitment to investing in cutting-edge technologies that improve their operations while reducing costs. The new unit is expected to produce high-quality products that meet the growing demand for petrochemicals and polymers in India and globally. As Romain Lemoine