Capitalizing on the value of innovation
Development of the Borouge Innovation Centre
Dr. Petri Lehmus
Borouge Innovation Centre Manager
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Strong, committed owners
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Leadership
Marketing
R&D Customers
C2 , C3
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PE, PP
Production
Borouge Configuration
Borouge 2
Borouge 1
Export facilities
Cracker1(600 KT/A)
Gasco
Borstar PE (2 X 300 KT/A)
750 KT/A
Ethane
Cracker2 (1500 KT/A)
Borstar PE ( 540 KT/A)
Gasco
1800 KT/A
Ethane
Borealis Norway
Borstar PP (2 X 400 KT/A)
4.5 MT/A
Olefin conversion (750 KT/A)
BorstarBorealis
PP (2 X 480
KT/A)
Norway
Borouge 3
Takreer
1100 KT/A
Propylene
Cracker3 (1500 KT/A)
Borstar PE (2 X 540 KT/A)
1080 KT/A
Gasco
1800 KT/A
Ethane
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350 KT/A
LDPE (350 KT/A)
Investing in Technology and Growth
Borstar® PP
5
million ton
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3
PP
PE
2
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Borstar® PE
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2005
2010
2015
Borstar® technology: Designed for tailoring polymers
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“Value creation through innovation”
secures future growth
„Commodity‟ path
Feedstock
Olefins
Polyolefins Converters End users
Consumers
educe
Recycle
Recover
Consumers
Re-use
Recycle
Recover
„Value Creation‟ path
Feedstock
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Olefins
Polyolefins Converters End users
What is value of innovation?
“Innovation is the
successful exploitation
of ideas, into new
applications and
products, processes,
services or business
practices.”
At the end, innovation
needs to create value
to our customers and
their customers and
needs to translate into
good business for us.
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Value for society…
Less CO2
emissions
Climate
Advanced
communication
networks
Communication
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Clean water
distribution
and sanitation
Water
Safe medical
devices
Health
Health
Access to
reliable energy
Energy
Food protection
and safety
Food
Value for customers…
 Quality and reliability
 Material saving
 Energy saving
 Improved processability → output increase
 Cycle time reduction (Borealis Nucleation Technology)
 Faster film, pipe, cable extrusion (Resin design)
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Value for customers‟ customers and
consumers…
Ease of use and
peace of mind
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Energy and cost saving
Practical and reliable
Value for our owners and the region
 Added value = price premium
 Developing a strong modern
petrochemical industry in the region
 Education of people
 Attracting talent
 Attracting investors
 Innovation Centre is an entry point to the
company
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Key success factors
Competence
Tools
Way of working
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Key success factors
Tools
Competence
Success
area
Way of working
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Borouge Innovation Centre
Application Hall
Laboratory
Innovation Tower
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Competence Development
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Education and integration
Higher
diploma
Polymer
Basics
Course
In cooperation with
Hands-on training on
equipment , test
methods and best
laboratory practices
Laboratory
Technician
2 years
B.Sc.
Master‟s degree in
Polymer Technology, Material Science
Training in Innovation Centre
Doctoral Thesis in Polymer Science
2 + 3 years
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Researcher
Prod.
Developer
R&D cooperation network
Borouge Application Centre
Borealis Innovation Centre network
Communication
Food
Borouge Innovation Centre
(under construction in Abu Dhabi)
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Borouge – Borealis innovation cooperation
 Borstar® technology development
 Technology know-how exchange
 Marketing know-how exchange
 Joint development projects
 Competence development by personnel exchange
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Value creation by innovation
Value for society
 Addressing global challenges
 Sustainable use of resources
Value for customers
 Quality and reliability
 Material and energy saving
Value for end users
 Improved product performance
 Practical, solutions for better life
Value for our owners
 Competence development
 Additional income premium
 Leadership position in key market
segments
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Thank you - Shukran
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