Sinopec to use Eni Slurry Technology at refining facility in China

Italy-based Eni has sold a license and basic engineering project to China-based refiner Sinopec for building a refining facility based on the Eni Slurry Technology (EST).

The facility will be constructed at Sinopec’s refinery in Maoming, Guandong province.

EST helps to transform refining residues into quality light products. By removing both liquid and solid refining residues, the technology helps in providing environmental benefits.

The facility is slated to be completed by 2020.

It will be compliant to the new International Maritime Organization regulations on sulphur content in bunker fuel.

The removal of pet-coke production is in line with the international efforts to restrict CO₂ emissions.