The 3D model of the methanol to olefins unit at the MTO Gas Chemical Complex has reached 60% readiness, allowing construction to commence.
This stage represents a significant milestone in the design of large industrial facilities. Achieving 60% model completion indicates that the project has reached the "Issue for Construction (IFC) without holds" stage. At this point, the documentation is ready for construction use, and the main and auxiliary equipment has already been designed and ordered. All parameters, dimensional characteristics, main communication lines, connection points, and other critical components are compatible with each other, and no major changes will be made to the project, enabling the EPC contractor to begin construction.
The MTO unit is being designed by the Italian division of the international engineering leader WOOD. Alongside the polypropylene and low-density polyethylene production facilities, it is part of the first start-up complex—the group of production facilities at the MTO Gas Chemical Complex, which are the first ones to be constructed and launched.
In addition to the readiness of the first start-up complex, the complete launch of the MTO Gas Chemical Complex requires the finalization of the design and construction of the general plant facilities (GPF). Work in this area is ongoing, and it is expected that 60% of the 3D model of the GPF, being designed by Uzliti Engineering, will be ready by the first quarter of 2025.
The MTO Gas Chemical Complex project is being implemented using a parallel design approach, where engineering work proceeds simultaneously with construction activities, providing added flexibility in project execution and the ability to make necessary adjustments at later stages.