The deep catalytic cracking (DCC) technology, originally developed by Sinopec Research Institute of Petroleum Processing (RIPP), is a proprietary technology for the production of light olefins, particularly propylene and isobutylene, from a variety of hydrocarbon feedstock inputs.
Shaw noted that, as primary building blocks for other downstream petrochemicals, light olefins produced using DCC technology are a value-added product of the refining process.
Shaw is the exclusive licensed provider of DCC technology outside of China, and together with RIPP has licensed 11 DCC units around the world. Guru Gobind Singh Refineries (GGSRL) is a joint venture company between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation and Mittal Energy Investment.
Lou Pucher, president of Shaw’s energy and chemicals group, said: Shaw’s ability to incorporate DCC technology into the Punjab refinery project will facilitate the most cost-effective and commercially proven option for the production of polymer grade propylene from the refining process.
