LG Chem is the largest chemical enterprise in Korea and holds a substantial market share in the chemical processing industry. It is a major producer of ethylene, xylene, propylene, and 1,3 butadiene.
Recently, LG Chem’s Yeosu plant management was challenged to explore reconfigurations to increase 1,3 butadiene production capacity and improve energy performance. Any process revamps were to be achieved without major equipment upgrades or replacements.