Petrochemicals/Chemicals & Fertilizer
In petrochemical/chemicals area, ENAR has been involved in numerous studies related to development of ethylene production based on alternate feed stocks (i.e. naphtha, ethane and ethanol molasses as well as end-petrochemicals production i.e. plastics, fibre inputs and aromatics. The studies undertaken include detailed feasibilities, sectoral studies and market surveys/assessments. ENAR has also evaluated projects for production of polyethylene and polystyrene. ENAR has been involved in execution of BTX Plant of National Refinery Limited (NRL). ENAR has executed a grass roots chemical complex comprising phthalic anhydride, malic anhydride and dio-octyle phthalic plants. ENAR apart from carrying out processing engineering of utilities of the complex and detailed engineering of all the three plants also provided project management & procurement support and construction supervision during execution of the project.
As far as fertilizer sector concerned ENAR has been involved in carrying out studies for setting-up Single Super Phosphate (SSP) plant and execution of grass roots fertilizer complex comprising Sulphuric Acid and Granulated SSP plants with associated utilities bagging & storage facilities. The complex was executed by ENAR on complete responsibility basis from arrangement of licences for sulphuric acid as well as SSP to basic/process, detailed engineering, project management & procurement services to construction management to commissioning & start-up. ENAR also carried out a detailed evaluation of ammonia urea DAP Complex.
The detailed synopsis of Petrochemicals / Chemicals and Fertilizer Studies/Projects in which ENAR has been involved:
As far as fertilizer sector concerned ENAR has been involved in carrying out studies for setting-up Single Super Phosphate (SSP) plant and execution of grass roots fertilizer complex comprising Sulphuric Acid and Granulated SSP plants with associated utilities bagging & storage facilities. The complex was executed by ENAR on complete responsibility basis from arrangement of licences for sulphuric acid as well as SSP to basic/process, detailed engineering, project management & procurement services to construction management to commissioning & start-up. ENAR also carried out a detailed evaluation of ammonia urea DAP Complex.
The detailed synopsis of Petrochemicals / Chemicals and Fertilizer Studies/Projects in which ENAR has been involved:
Project:
Development of a Vision and Feasibility of Petrochemical Production Facilities n Pakistan
Client:
Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC)
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The Study aims to determine an optimum scheme and size of petrochemical facilities based on available feedstock (i.e. Naphtha, Associated Gases and Molasses/Ethanol) and competitiveness of Pakistan's facilities vis-à-vis upcoming processing facilities in the region. The overall scope of the study covers:
- Review of Petrochemical Industry its Problems & Potential
- Market Analysis:
- Ethylene
- Propylene
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Styrene/Polystyrene
- Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG)
- Aromatics and their down stream products: Benzene, Toulene & Xylene (BTX), Paraxylene, Phthalic Anhydride (PA), Acrylic Fibre, Toluene Dyisocyanate/ Polyurethane foam, Synthetic Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
- Domestic Market Analysis
- Export Analysis
- Market Potential
- Selection of Optimum Feed Stock (Including Feed Stock Availability):
- Assessment of Alternate Feedstock or Their Combination
- Feedstock Availability
- Development of Alternative Processing Schemes
- Proposed Location
- Proposed Processing Scheme
- Capital Cost Outlay & Operating Costs
- Financial And Economic Evaluation
- Proposed Project Implementation Plan
- Environmental Consideration
- Vision & Strategic Plan For Development of Petrochemical Industry
Project:
Project Development Study for Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemical Complex
Client:
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Resources (MP&NR) / Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL)
City/Country:
Islamabad, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The overall scope of the study covers:
Petroleum Products
- Petroleum / Petrochemical Products Market Analysis
- Development of Refinery Configuration
- Processing Scheme of the Petrochemical Facilities
- Location/Plot Plan
- Development of Capital and Operating Cost Estimates
- Financial and Economic Evaluation
- Project Marketing Plan and Expression of Interest
Petroleum Products
- Analysis of petroleum products consumption/supply pattern during 1990-2005.
- Development of product-wise demand forecast for 2005 - 2020 period and determination of deficit/surplus pattern.
- Analysis of provincial demand pattern and forecast of demand during 2005-2020 period.
- Analysis of South Asian market of petroleum products (desk research) and identification of export potential for surplus products.
- Assessment of Middle Eastern crude availability for the proposed refinery and identification of crude mix of the refinery.
- Development of crude and product price forecast based on last three (3) years product/crude ratios and two (2) crude price scenarios.
- Development of product marketing/disposal plan for both domestic and export markets
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Poly Propylene (PP)
- Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM)
- Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Styrene / Polystyrene (PS)
- Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG)
- Assessment of present domestic market size
- Analysis of market (domestic) trends during last decade
- Indication about the end consumption pattern
- Present supply pattern (domestic and foreign)
- Future demand/supply projections for 2005 - 2020 and net demand
- Analysis of historical prices (i.e. international, import, ex-plant and local market) and assessment of prices of basic and end-petrochemicals expected to prevail during next ten (10) years.
- Estimation of present and projected basic and end-petrochemical products
- Analysis of South Asia market of petrochemicals and export potential for Pakistan
- Development of petrochemicals marketing/disposal plan (both for domestic and export markets)
Project:
Study for Petrochemical Industry
Client:
Pak-Arab Refinery Limited (PARCO) / National Refinery Limited (NRL)
City/Country:
Muzaffargarh / Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The study was carried out with the objective of identifying viable projects in petrochemical industrial sector. The scope of work of the study included the following areas:
- Review of Present Status of Petrochemical Industry, its Problems and Potential
- Market Analysis
- Development of Preliminary Processing Scheme of the Facilities
- Assessment of Availability of Naphtha Cracker Feed (i.e. Naphtha) & other Inputs
- Sizing and Location of Basic/End-Petrochemicals Production Facilities
- Capital and Operating Costs of Proposed Facilities
- Financial and Economic Evaluation
- Strategic Plan for Development of Petrochemical Industry
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Poly Propylene (PP)
- Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM)/Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Styrene/Polystyrene (PS)
- Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG)
- Assessment of present market size
- Analysis of market trends during last decade
- Indication about the end consumption pattern
- Present supply pattern
- Future demand/supply projections for 2002 - 2012
- Analysis of historical prices (i.e. international, import, ex-plant and local market) and assessment of prices of basic and end petrochemicals expected to prevail during next five (5) years.
- Estimation of present and projected basic petrochemicals i.e. ethylene and propylene requirements.
- Identification of end petrochemicals to be produced in Pakistan.
Project:
Market Survey of Chemicals
Client:
ENGRO Pakistan Terminal Limited
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The survey covered following chemicals:
- Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG)
- Methanol
- Xylene / Orthoxylene
- Toulene
- Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)
- Styrene
- 2 Ethyl Hexanol (2EH)
- Normal Butyl Acetate (NBA)
- Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM)
- Benzene Sulphonic Acid (BSA)
- Linear Alkyl Benzene (LAB)
- Phosphoric Acid
- Acetic Acid
- Formic Acid
- Sodium Sulphate
- Sodium Sulphide
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Aluminium Hydroxide
- Acrylonitrile (AN)
- Imports/consumption estimates of chemicals (being covered in the study) for 1992-97 period.
- Review of existing local production and potential projects being implemented.
- Indication of existing sources of imports/vendors and buyers of chemicals.
- Indication of parcel size, characteristics/size of tankers being used.
- Review of existing chemical storage facilities in the Karachi area, their handling arrangement and charges.
- Present import (C&F) and local selling prices of chemicals.
Project:
Technical Study on Industrial Alcohol Production
Client:
National Development Finance Corporation (NDFC)
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The study covered following aspects:
- Review of industrial alcohol technology and process evaluation.
- Analysis of molasses and alcohol demand/supply pattern.
- Marketing of Gasohol (blend of gasoline and alcohol).
- Evaluation of industrial alcohol projects (including preliminary environmental impact assessment.
Project:
Prefeasibility Study of LPG/Chemicals Terminal at Port Qasim
Client:
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO)
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The study was sponsored by PSO in order to solicit interest of prospective investors and to have indications about the techno-economic viability of the terminal. In the pre-feasibility study following aspects were covered:
- Analysis of LPG and other competitive fuels consumption.
- Development of LPG demand, supply and deficits projections.
- Identification of potential sources of LPG imports.
- Analysis of historical consumption of chemicals.
- Development of future demand estimates of chemicals.
- Estimation of potential market of chemicals.
- Preliminary sizing and layout of terminal.
- Estimation of capital/operating costs of terminal.
- Financial evaluation.
- Development of corporate structure and operational plan of proposed joint venture company.
Project:
Domestic Market Assessment of Polypropylene (PP)
Client:
Zaver Chemicals Limited
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The assessment was undertaken with the objective of estimating the present and future market size of Polypropylene (PP). In the assessment following aspects were covered:
- Analysis of various grades of PP being consumed in Pakistan.
- PP market of Pakistan its characteristics and past trend.
- Analysis of historical PP supply pattern.
- Development of future PP market and supply projections.
- Analysis of historical prices of various grades of PP.
Project:
Evaluation Study for AIPL BCS Project
Client:
National Development Finance Corporation (NDFC)
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The evaluation was undertaken with the objective of making recommendations about technical viability and reasonableness of capital cost. In the evaluation following areas were addressed:
- Comparative evaluation of the bids received for the project.
- Technical assessment of selected offer.
- Raw materials availability assessment.
- Location analysis.
- Product compatibility analysis.
- Capital cost estimation.
- Contract evaluation.
- Assessment of management capabilities of the AIPL.
Project:
Domestic Market Assessment of HCI
Client:
Zaver Chemicals Limited
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The assessment was undertaken with the objective of identifying market potential for Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) to be produced by the proposed PVC production facilities. In the assessment following aspects were covered:
- Analysis of HCl consumption/supply pattern.
- Development of HCl demand/supply pattern.
- Analysis of past prices and indication of future trend of HCl prices.
- Estimation of market potential for Zaver's HCl.
Project:
Domestic Market Assessment of PVC
Client:
UNICO International Corporation
City/Country:
Tokyo, Japan
Synopsis:
The assessment was undertaken to form part of the study being carried for setting-up Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) production facilities in Pakistan. The coverage of assessment is detailed below:
- Analysis of various types/grades of PVC being consumed in Pakistan.
- Estimation and analysis of historical consumption/supply of PVC.
- Profile of PVC processing industries.
- Analysis of past and present PVC prices and duty/tax structure.
- Development of future demand/supply pattern of PVC.
- Indication of market potential for the proposed facility.
Project:
PA / MA / DOP
Client:
Hoechst Ravi Chemical Limited
City/Country:
Shaikhapura, Lahore, Pakistan
Synopsis:
Grass Roots Chemical Complex for production of Phthalic Anhydride (PA), Malic Anhydride (MA) and Di-Octyl Phthalic (DOP). The annual production capacity of the complex is as follows:
- Phthalic Anhydride (PA): 12,000 M. Tons
- Malic Anhydride (MA): 50 M. Tons
- Di-Octyl Phthalic (DOP): 10,000 M. Tons
- Project Management Support
- Detailed Engineering
- Process Engineering (Limited to Offsites)
- Equipment Engineering
- Civil Structural Engineering
- Piping Engineering
- Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering
- Procurement Support for Local Equipment
- Inspection & Expediting Services for Locally Fabricated Items
- Construction Supervision Services
Project:
Project Evaluation Study for NPL's Ethylene / Polyethylene
Client:
National Development Finance Corporation (NDFC)
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The study was carried out in order to evaluate technological aspects and cost reasonableness of the project.
In the study following aspects were covered:
In the study following aspects were covered:
- Technical Evaluation.
- Assessment of equipment and material requirements to be supplied from foreign and local sources, civil works buildings etc.
- Estimation of investment and operating costs.
- Market analysis and price forecasting.
- Financial and economic evaluation.
Project:
Evaluation Study for PPL's Styrene / Polystyrene
Client:
National Development Finance Corporation (NDFC)
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The coverage of the study is as follows:
- Technical evaluation of the project considering each component unit i.e.:
- Ethanol
- Ethyl Benzene
- Styrene
- Polystyrene
- Determine cost reasonableness of the project.
- Review the contracts for execution of the project.
Project:
Domestic Market Assessment of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Client:
Zaver Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The assessment was undertaken to identify consuming sectors of PVC assess it's present and future market requirements and estimate market potential for proposed facilities to be set-up by M/s Zaver.
Project:
Prefeasibility Study for Ethylene/Polyethylene Production Facilities in Punjab
Client:
State Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical Corporation (Pvt.) Limited (PERAC).
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The prefeasibility study covered following aspects:
- Availability of associated gases.
- Location analysis.
- Assessment of market requirements of Polyethylene.
- Estimation of capital and operating costs.
- Financial and economic evaluation.
Project:
Feasibility Study for Hexane Recovery Unit
Client:
Pakistan Oilfields Limited (POL)
City/Country:
Pakistan
Synopsis:
Pakistan Oilfields sponsored this study with the objective of evaluating the possibility of hexane recovery from hydrocarbon streams. The aspects covered in the feasibility study covered, market assessment, process evaluation, capital and operating costs estimation and financial evaluation.
Project:
Techno Economic Study for Ethylene from Molasses
Client:
National Development Finance Corporation (NDFC)
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The techno-economic study was carried out to primarily assess the viability of producing ethylene from molasses. The aspects covered in the study included:
- Identification and selection of technologies/processes for production of ethylene from molasses.
- Development of preliminary processing scheme and layout.
- Assessment of quality of molasses and its compatibility to requirements of the recommended process.
- Capital and operating cost estimation.
- Financial and economic evaluation.
Project:
Sectoral Study on Plastics Industry
Client:
National Development Finance Corporation (NDFC)
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The study was carried out with the objective of identifying viable projects in plastics/ petrochemical industrial sector. The following products were covered in this study:
- Polyethylene (PE)
- Polystyrene (PS)
- Acrylic Fibre (ACF)
- Terephthalic Acid (TPA)
- Phthalic Anhydride (PA)
- Di-Octyl Phthalate (DOP)
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Polyamide Fibre
- Ethylene Glycol (EG)
- Maleic Anhydride (MA)
- Assessment of technologies/processes and recommendation of technology/process to be adopted.
- Identification of Projects and their sizes.
- Capital Cost Estimation.
- Raw Material and Other Inputs Assessment.
- Viability Analysis.
Project:
Petrochemicals Production from Alternate Feedstocks
Client:
State Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical Corporation (Pvt.) Limited (PERAC).
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The study was carried out with the objective meeting the requirements of Building Block Petrochemicals in the most optimal manner. In the study covered a comparative evaluation (technical, financial and economic parameters) of petrochemical production from alternate feedstocks was undertaken. Additionally, schemes based on condensate/ gas from Dhodak and imported ethylene were also evaluated.
Project:
Market Study of Petrochemical Products
Client:
State Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical Corporation (Pvt.) Limited (PERAC).
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The product groups covered in the study included plastics [polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene, polystyrene fibres (polyester, polyamide) elastomers (styrene butadiene rubber, polybutadiene rubber)]. For each product an analysis of local and export markets was undertaken. The analysis of local market included identification of usage and demand pattern, investigation for substitution of conventional materials by petrochemicals and development of demand forecast of petrochemicals for 1980-90 period. The export market covered analysis of current and future petrochemical markets in Asia, Middle East and Africa, and indication of petrochemical export potential for Pakistan. The export market study was carried out with the assistance of Chem Systems International, U.K.
Project:
Pre-Investment Study of DMT/TPA Production in Pakistan
Client:
State Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical Corporation (Pvt.) Limited (PERAC).
City/Country:
Karachi, Pakistan
Synopsis:
The aspects covered in the study included development of market projections of polyester, DMP/PTA, export market assessment, preliminary process evaluation, feed stock availability, determination of project size, Investment and operating costs estimation, financial and economic evaluation.
Project:
Phosphatic Fertilizer Plant
Client:
Hazara Phosphate Fertilizer Limited (HPFL)
City/Country:
Haripur, Pakistan
Synopsis:
Grass roots sulphuric acid/granulated single super phosphate plants with associated utilities, handling bagging & storage facilities. The capacity of the two (2) plants is as follows:
- Sulphuric Acid Plant: 110 MTD
- Granulated Single Super Phosphate Plant: 300 MTD
- Project management
- Complete detailed engineering of the plants
- Procurement services for all equipment & material both from local sources and abroad
- Inspection & expediting services
- Construction management/supervision
- Pre-commissioning/commissioning of plants
- Performance testing