Lummus Technology Awarded Contract from PL Propylene LLC

THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lummus Technology, a CB&I company (NYSE: CBI), has been awarded a contract from PL Propylene LLC (a PetroLogistics company) for the license and basic engineering of the proprietary CATOFIN^® technology. The 1.2 billion pound (544 million metric ton per annum) capacity propane dehydrogenation plant, designed to produce both chemical grade and polymer grade propylene, will be located near the Houston Ship Channel.

The CATOFIN dehydrogenation process features the use of Süd-Chemie’s latest CATOFIN catalyst in reliable fixed-bed reactors. The process operates at optimum reactor pressure to maximize conversion of propane for a high yield of propylene and correspondingly low investment and operating costs. This is the first propane dehydrogenation unit in the United States and the largest design capacity to date in the world.

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CB&I combines proven process technology, from its Lummus Technology business, with global capabilities in engineering, procurement and construction to deliver comprehensive solutions to customers in the energy and natural resource industries. With more than 70 proprietary licensed technologies and 1,500 patents and patent applications, CB&I is uniquely positioned to take projects from conceptual design, through technology licensing, engineering and construction and final commissioning. Drawing upon the global expertise and local knowledge of approximately 17,000 employees in more than 80 locations, CB&I safely and reliably executes projects worldwide. For more information visit www.CBI.com.

About PL Propylene

PL Propylene LLC and its affiliate PetroLogistics LLC both operate under the name PetroLogistics. PL Propylene LLC is the owner and developer of the above described propane dehydrogenation project. PetroLogistics LLC owns and operates salt dome storage, pipeline transportation and other logistics assets serving the petrochemical industry principally in Louisiana. Both companies are headquartered in Houston.

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