BP Chembel, S.A.

The Geel BP site is an important producer of purified terephthalic acid within Europe. BP is the world's largest producer of PTA. Proprietary technology allows BP to produce high-quality PTA at low cost. When Amoco Chemicals Belgium was established in 1967, the production of PTA (purified...

Fuel additives are used in refineries as an additive for petrol production. Fuel additives are by-products, which are formed inadvertently during the process. However, they are not wasted as both benzene and fuel additives are used as useful raw materials for other applications.

Benzene and fuel additives are by-products, which are formed inadvertently during the process. However, they are not wasted as both benzene and fuel additives are used as useful raw materials for other applications. Benzene produced at Geel is used elsewhere for the production of styrene....

Paraxylene (PX) is a colourless, flammable liquid that has a sweet odour. It is separated from a mixed xylene stream that results from the refining of petroleum. PX in Geel is used exclusively as a feedstock for the local manufacture of purified terephthalic acid (PTA). The PX-operations in Geel is...

PTA has the form of a white, crystalline powder and looks like powdered sugar. It is quite inert, which means that, for example, it is difficult to dissolve in water or other liquids. PTA is an aromatic acid, primarily applied in the production of polyester. The main raw material for PTA is...