As part of the deal, PRL will use Penex process technology of UOP to produce isomerate, a gasoline blending component.
UOP has also been selected by PRL to deliver the process unit in modular form to help ensure it is built to specification and delivered on time and on budget.
UOP will provide catalyst, adsorbent, engineering, technical support and a drier regeneration control system for extended catalyst life for PRL’s Penex unit, which will process 5,000 barrels per day of light naphtha, in addition to licensing and modular equipment.
UOP process technology and equipment senior vice president and general manager Pete Piotrowski said the company’s ability to deliver a total, modularised solution for PRL’s Penex unit provides reliable project execution from a quality, delivery and cost perspective.
"With our modular equipment offering, we provide detailed engineering design, procurement, and shop pre-fabrication of the process unit to provide the highest-quality end product," Piotrowski added.
According to Honeywell, the unit is expected to commence operations by mid-2015.
PRL is located on the coastal belt of Karachi and processes around 50,000bopd of crude.
