Badger ethylbenzene technology is used to produce ethylbenzene from benzene and either polymer-grade ethylene or an ethylene/ethane feedstock using the EBMax℠ process and proprietary alkylation and transalkylation catalysts available through ExxonMobil. The technology can be applied in the design of grass roots units, the revamp of existing vapor phase technology plants, or the conversion of aluminum chloride units.

The ExxonMobil catalysts are non-corrosive, environmentally inert, and regenerable. They are free-flowing before and after use and require no special packaging or handling. Offsite regeneration is largely the preferred method due to the long cycle length. These catalysts enable the plant to be constructed of carbon steel. The catalysts do not produce byproduct oligomers and can operate at extremely low benzene to ethylene ratios.

The ethylbenzene process licensed by Badger is a high yield, energy-efficient, low environmental impact process that is easy to operate and maintain, allowing for very low production cost.

Commercial Experience

• As of early 2021, plants using Badger Ethylbenzene technologies produce over half of the world's ethylbenzene capacity having a total installed capacity of more than 25 million metric tons per year.
• Single trains as large as 1.4 million MTA have been demonstrated.
• Technip Energies and ExxonMobil assist producers with troubleshooting, plant monitoring, and potential plant expansions.

Resources

• Download our Ethylbenzene Flysheet

Contact our Experts

Dana Johnson
Dana.johnson@technipenergies.com
+1 617-748-7220

Grant Donahoe
Grant.Donahoe@TechnipEnergies.com
+1 617-748-7202