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BASF and SINOPEC Break Ground on World-scale Isononanol Plant in Maoming, China

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By: Bridget Klebaur

Director of Performance + Engagement / Chief Performance Officer, Office of the Commissioner, NYC Department of Design and Construction

BASF and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) broke ground today on the construction of its world-scale isononanol (INA) plant in Maoming Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Maoming, China. At start-up in 2015, the plant, which is the first of its kind in China, will serve the increasing market demand for next-generation plasticizers. A newly-formed 50-50 joint venture company has been created, BASF MPCC Company Limited. The new plant will bring around 100 new jobs in Maoming. ...

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