Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced on Wednesday the successful dispatch of the world’s heaviest ethylene oxide reactors to China. These reactors are a critical component in petrochemical plants and have been supplied by L&T’s heavy engineering vertical for a project by chemical giant BASF.
In a statement, L&T revealed that the reactors were specifically dispatched for BASF’s prestigious project in China. “I thank BASF for giving L&T the opportunity to supply the most critical reactors for its prestigious project,” said Anil V Parab, Whole-time Director & Senior Executive Vice President of L&T Heavy Engineering and L&T Valves.
The ethylene oxide (EO) reactors play a pivotal role in the catalytic conversion of ethylene into ethylene oxide, which is an essential intermediate in producing various downstream chemicals. Joachim Thiel, Senior Vice President & Senior Project Management New Verbund, BASF China, emphasized the significance of these reactors, stating, “This equipment… are the biggest EO Reactors ever built in almost 160 years of BASF history. These are critical supplies to the petrochemical project at Verbund in Zhanjiang to support the growth of the chemical market in China.”
Larsen & Toubro, a USD 27 billion domestic multinational company, is renowned for its expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, as well as hi-tech manufacturing and services. The dispatch of these reactors marks a significant achievement for L&T, showcasing their capability to deliver complex and large-scale engineering solutions to global clients.