Jinao Science & Technology completes MTBE unit

In November 2008, a 30,000 tons per annum (t/a) MTBE (methyl tert-butyl ether) unit of Jinao Science & Technology Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. (Jinao Science & Technology) was completed and went on stream in Qianjiang, Hubei province, China. After completion of the unit, the annual sales revenue will increase by 200 million yuan (US$29.2 million) for the company. Jinao Science & Technology, located in Qianjiang of Hubei province, engages in the production and sales of polypropylene, propylene, liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, solvent oil and paraffin, etc. (December 16, 2008)