Lummus Ventures into Acrylic Acid and Acrylates Technology

Hey folks! Big news in the chemical industry! Lummus Technology has just acquired the amazing acrylic acid and acrylates technology. This means they can now offer their customers a complete package, from propane, gas, or biomass all the way to high-value polymers and chemicals for everyday products. How cool is that?

Leon de Bruyn, the President and CEO of Lummus Technology, is super excited about this acquisition. He says that combining these technologies into their portfolio allows them to provide end-to-end solutions and even integrate them into the full chemical value chain. This will not only save money but also help the environment by moving towards circular polymer products. Talk about hitting two birds with one stone!

Now, let’s talk about acrylic acid. It’s like the superhero of compounds because it’s used to make super absorbent polymers, adhesives, and coatings. And guess what? The technology Lummus acquired can convert propylene into ester grade acrylic acid. This is a big deal because it reduces the need for a lot of money and has the lowest carbon footprint in the industry. It’s been successfully used for over 50 years, so you know it’s tried and tested.

But wait, there’s more! Lummus already offers propylene production process technologies from bio-derived feedstocks through their Verdene™ suite. And now, with the addition of these new processes, they can plan entire propylene complexes. This opens up opportunities for integrated product portfolios and makes projects more cost-effective and faster to complete. It’s a win-win situation!

If you want to read more about this exciting news, check out the article [here](https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/petrochemicals/27102023/lummus-acquires-acrylic-acid-and-acrylates-technology/).