Fluor Corp. has confirmed that it has begun the mechanical construction for The Dow Chemical Company’s new ethylene derivative facility in Freeport, Texas, US.
The mechanical construction scope includes setting precast and steel structures, piping, equipment, painting and insulation for the unit. More than 400 craft professionals are expected at peak construction for Fluor’s scope, with mechanical completion planned for 2018.
The unit is designed to produce High Melt Index polymers such as AFFINITY™ GA polyolefin elastomers for hot melt adhesives, along with conventional ENGAGE™ polyolefin elastomers and AFFINITY™ polyolefin plastomers for applications in packaging, transportation, infrastructure and consumer markets.