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TIANJI GROUP SELECTS KBR'S TECHNOLOGY
FOR 450 TON/DAY ANILINE PLANT IN CHINA
HOUSTON, Texas – KBR has been awarded a contract
by Fangyuan Chemical Industry Development Co., Ltd. of the Tianji
Group to provide a process technology license and basic engineering
package for a 450 metric ton/day aniline plant located in Lucheng,
Shanxi, China.
The facility will utilize DuPont aniline technology, which is
available to KBR through a licensing alliance with DuPont, to
produce high quality aniline product. KBR will also supply critical
imported equipment for the project, as well as training and field
services. KBR is the engineering and construction subsidiary of
Halliburton (NYSE:HAL).
The selection of the DuPont/KBR process for the Tianji facility
marks the first aniline technology from outside of China licensed
to a Chinese company. All existing aniline plants in China are
currently based on local Chinese-developed technology.
Aniline is a chemical intermediate used to make MDI (methyl diphenyl
diisocyanate), which is primarily used to create polyurethane
foams. Rigid foams are utilized as insulation materials for construction,
refrigeration and packing, while flexible foams are used as cushioning
materials in furniture, bedding and transportation vehicles. China's
demand for aniline is expected to grow more than 10 percent annually
over the next five years.
"As demand for MDI products grows in China, the need for aniline
naturally increases as well," said Tim Challand, vice president
of technology at KBR. "Tianji selected the DuPont/KBR technology
because this process offers them a lower cost of production and
a higher quality product."
KBR is a global engineering, construction, technology and services
company. Whether designing an LNG facility, serving as a defense
industry contractor, or providing capital construction, KBR delivers
world-class service and performance. KBR employs more than 60,000
people in 43 countries around the world.
Currently celebrating its 85th anniversary, Halliburton is one
of the world's largest providers of products and services to the
petroleum and energy industries. The company serves its customers
with a broad range of products and services through its Energy
Services and Engineering and Construction Groups. The company's
World Wide Web site can be accessed at www.halliburton.com.
Contact
Jennifer W. Dellinger
jennifer.dellinger@halliburton.com
Halliburton, Public Relations
(p) 713.753.2092
Employment Contact
Overseas & US Employment with KBR
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