Braskem reaches production milestone at petrochemical complex
Braskem Idesa reached, at the end of 2019, three million tons of polyethylene produced in its petrochemical complex in Nanchital, Veracruz, which began operations three and a half years ago. This event is of great importance for the benefits to the national economy and the development of the petrochemical industry in Mexico, especially in a scenario of challenges for the recovery of the production of raw material that supports the industrial growth of the Country.
Some of the successes of this period are:
• Cumulative production represented import substitution and export generation, with an Impact on the currency balance of 3.4 billion dollars since the inauguration of the plant in 2016.
• In 2019 Braskem Idesa launched the first Mexican high-density polyethylene resin (HDPE) with the content of Post-Consumed Recycled Plastics I´m green Recycled, contributing decisively for the polyethylene to be inserted in a circular economy and more sustainable.
• Generated 800 direct and more than 3,000 indirect, permanent and quality jobs, mostly in the southeast of the country.
• Implemented numerous social, health and safety programs in the communities near its operations benefiting more than 5,000 families in the region.
• Boosts the culture of recycling with the creation and support of a Recycling Cooperative in Nanchital, in addition to installing education programs in 24 primary schools in the region and organizing various events with the aim of promoting responsible consumption of plastic and plastic. Care for the environment.
• An important action was the 4 editions of Plastianguis, an environmental education program adopted by the National Association of the Chemical Industry (ANIQ), with 3 events in Nanchital and an edition at the Faculty of Chemistry of the UNAM in CDMX. With this program, more than 10,000 people have been targeted in the separation and recycling of plastics, in addition to having recovered more than 95 tons of waste that were re-incorporated into the value chain to be recycled.
• In November 2018 Braskem Idesa made public its Global commitment to Circular Economy to ensure that 100% of plastic packaging is reused, recycled or recovered until 2040, strengthening an ecosystem within the polyethylene value chain, generating opportunities and solutions with their customers.
"We are delighted to have reached 3 million tons of polyethylene since our complex opened," said Roberto Velasco, Industrial Director of Braskem Idesa. “This shows that Mexico can compete successfully in an international scenario in the petrochemical sector, and deliver attractive results for shareholders, financial market, community and other interested parties. "
The polyethylene produced is an important raw material used throughout the economy, such as agriculture, packaging, construction and infrastructure, hygiene and cleaning, chemicals, automotive, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, among others.
The chemical and petrochemical industry is essential for the country's economy. With the production achieved, Braskem Idesa reaffirms its commitment to continue generating quality jobs and economic development for Mexico and will continue in the constant search for solutions for the development of the entire petrochemical sector together with the other participants, such as suppliers, customers, government and society.
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