Ningbo Base

Oriental Energy (Ningbo) New Materials Co., Ltd currently operates two sets of 660,000 tons/year propane dehydrogenation(PDH) units using UOP technology from the US, one set of a 400,000 tons/year polypropylene unit using INEOS technology, and two sets of 400,000 tons/year polypropylene units using Unipol technology. Additionally, the company also operates a hydrogen refueling station with a filling capacity of 8,000 m³/h and a polypropylene automated warehouse with storage capacity of 30,000 tons, which was the largest and most advanced of its kind in China at the time of its construction.

The Phase I propane dehydrogenation(PDH) unit at the Ningbo plant, since the completion of its major overhaul on September 30, 2022, has been operating continuously for over two years. It is scheduled to undergo another shutdown for maintenance on March 12, 2025. By that time, the Phase I PDH unit will have achieved a continuous operation period of 892 days, making it the longest single-run duration for a propane dehydrogenation unit globally to date.

The PP Phase III Line 2 has achieved a record-breaking continuous operation cycle of 1,010 days, setting a new benchmark for the longest operational cycle of a UNIPOL process unit in China. This remarkable achievement was recognized with a commemorative medal awarded by Grace. To date, the Ningbo plant's PP1 and PP3 units have been granted five authorized patents (including three utility model patents and two invention patents), one provincial-level honor, and two certifications.

Sales feedback and the actual production of the polypropylene units at the Ningbo plant shows that specialized products such as S2040/Y40, PPRMN70, K8003, and K8009 currently demonstrate significant advantages and enjoy high market demand. The primary sales market is in the East China region surrounding Ningbo. Among these, the specialized fiber-grade product S2040/Y40, characterized by its low oligomer content, excellent fluidity, and high-temperature resistance, is ideally suited for high-speed spinning, fine denier spinning, and non-woven fabrics. It is widely used in the production of masks, diapers, surgical gowns, and other applications. The domestic sales market is primarily East China, with a portion also allocated for export. This product stands as a top-selling item on the Juxitang online trading platform. The specialized product PPRMN70, developed using a novel high-efficiency non-phthalate catalyst provided by the licensor, is a thin-wall injection molding product (primarily used for producing disposable food containers, which are lightweight, highly transparent, odor-free, and cost-effective, earning high praise from downstream customers). This product boasts the advantages of being non-phthalate, slightly random, and low in ash content. In 2023, it was honored with the Second Prize of the Zhejiang Province Chemical Industry Science and Technology Award. The specialized products K8003 and K8009, known for their high impact resistance, are mainly used in injection molding applications. Their processed products are widely utilized in small home appliances, automotive components, plastic pallets, and more. These products enjoy large sales volumes and positive market feedback.