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Houston, Texas, May 9, 2008 — GTC Technology US, LLC (GTC) today announced that Samsung Total Petrochemicals Co., Ltd has chosen GT-BTX® to revamp their Morphylane extractive distillation unit. GT-BTX® will be used to extract high-purity benzene and toluene from hydrotreated pygas and reformate feeds at Samsung Total’s 800,000 ton/yr Naphtha Cracking Center (NCC) in Daesan, South Korea. GT-BTX® offered the most effective solution for Samsung Total to expand and upgrade their aromatics extraction facilities while avoiding duplicate or parallel equipment. The capacity increase is 75% above the previous maximum amount.
 

Mr. D.H. Lee, Vice President of Samsung Total participated in a signing ceremony in Houston to confirm the project agreement. “Our technical team determined that GTC’s technology was the best option to expand our unit. We are pleased with the innovative ideas from GTC’s staff, which will help us improve the efficiency and capacity of our operations,” said Mr. D.H. Lee.

 

“Being selected for this revamp project is a strong affirmation that we continue to excel at delivering custom fit solutions across the globe,” said Mr. Pinti Wang, CEO of GTC Technology. Since its introduction in 1995 GT-BTX® has become the preferred extractive distillation choice for many aromatics producers. GT-BTX® was selected by Samsung Total for its proven ability to increase capacity and reduce operating costs.    

 

Samsung Total operates a large petrochemical complex, consisting of a naphtha cracking center (NCC) with 15 plants, at Daesan, in Korea's Chungnam Province. Output ranges from olefins to polyolefins such as polypropylene and polyethylene, to base petrochemicals such as paraxylene and styrene monomer. The complex also produces byproduct fuels, solvents and other downstream petrochemicals used in everyday life. Samsung Total Petrochemicals Co. is using advanced technology to strengthen its competitive position, allowing them to offer top quality products and unique services to global markets.  www.samsungtotal.com

 

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, GTC Technology US, LLC is a global licensor of process technologies, offering engineering services, process equipment solutions, chemicals and catalysts to the chemical, petrochemical, refining and gas processing markets. With engineering, manufacturing facilities and a knowledgeable sales force located throughout the globe, GTC combines unparalleled industry expertise, powerful research capabilities and innovative thinking to deliver high-quality, strategic solutions for clients worldwide.  www.gtctech.com   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

Pictured at the signing ceremony (Row 1 left to right), GTC Technology President and CEO Mr. Pinti Wang, Samsung Total Base Chemicals Division Vice President Mr. Dong Ho Lee. Pictured in the second row (left to right), GTC Technology Global Licensing Manager Mr. Sam Kumar, Samsung Total Base Chemicals Division Chief Manager Mr. Hyun Chul Kim.