Global demand for propylene continues to rise and the market is projected to enjoy solid growth rates for the foreseeable future. With this increase, however, traditional sources of propylene no longer meet the demand. On-purpose propylene solutions are necessary to fill the propylene gap.

This paper overviews the market drivers for on-purpose propylene production. It provides insight into the advantages of propane dehydrogenation (PDH) as the most efficient propylene production technology in general, and Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ process specifically as the highest performing process technology available.

To demonstrate how the benefits of UOP technology play out in practice, two case studies are provided.

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