Lummus Technology Secures IndianOil’s Cumene Technology for Petrochemical Expansion in India: Lower Energy Costs, Increased Efficiency, and Superior Product Yield

Lummus Technology is thrilled to announce that IndianOil Corp. Ltd (IOCL) has selected their Lummus/Versalis cumene technology for a 440,000 tpy unit in Paradip, India. This new cumene unit is part of a larger petrochemical and polymers expansion project at IndianOil’s complex in Paradip. The technology will provide IOCL with lower energy costs, improved reliability, operational efficiency, and better product yield, ultimately helping them optimize their plant economics and support their growth initiatives.

Lummus Technology’s involvement in the project includes the technology license for cumene, basic design engineering, proprietary catalyst, site services, advisory services, and training. IOCL has previously licensed multiple Lummus technologies for various complexes across India, including naphtha cracker, INDMAX FCC, and polypropylene technologies. Lummus has been in partnership with Versalis to license cumene technologies since 2007. The cumene process uses liquid-phase alkylation technology with a proprietary zeolite catalyst, resulting in high cumene yield, ultra-high purity cumene product, and a long catalyst run length.

IndianOil’s decision to invest in this innovative technology highlights their commitment to improving the efficiency of their operations and supporting the growth of the downstream industry in India. Romain Lemoine, Chief Business Officer for Polymers and Petrochemicals at Lummus Technology expressed his optimism about the project and looks forward to continuing his successful partnership with IndianOil as they work together to bring this new unit online.