1-Hexene Production from Synfuels
Hexene Production Costs Report | Issue B | Q3 2024
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220 kta United States-based plant | Q3 2024 | 107 pages |
This report presents a cost analysis of a 220 kta (kilo metric ton per annum) United States-based plant. You can add a customized cost analysis, assuming another location (country), when ordering a premium edition of this report.
Report Abstract
In this report, it is approached the economics of 1-Hexene production via extractive distillation from synthetic fuels (synfuels), using an industrial process similar to the technology owned by Sasol. The economic analysis assumes a plant located in the United States.
The report provides a comprehensive study of Hexene production and related Hexene production cost, covering three key aspects: a complete description of the Hexene production process examined; an in-depth analysis of the related Hexene plant capital cost (Capex); and an evaluation of the respective Hexene plant operating costs (Opex).
The Hexene production process description includes a block flow diagram (BFD), an overview of the industrial site installations, detailing both the process unit and the necessary infrastructure, process consumption figures and comprehensive process flow diagrams (PFD). The Hexene plant capital cost analysis breaks down the Capex by plant cost (i.e., ISBL, OSBL and Contingency); owner's cost; working capital; and costs incurred during industrial plant commissioning and start-up. The Hexene plant operating costs analysis covers operating expenses, including variable costs like raw materials and utilities, and fixed costs such as maintenance, labor, and depreciation.
Process Overview

Product
1-Hexene. Hexene is any alkene isomer with molecular formula C6H12. The most important Hexene is the 1-Hexene, which is largely employed as a comonomer in the production of polyethylene (HDPE and LLDPE). It is also used in the production of linear aldehyde heptanal. On an industrial scale, 1-Hexene is typically produced via ethylene oligomerization and on-purpose processes, such as extractive distillation from Fischer-Tropsch hydrocarbons.
Raw Material
Synthetic Fuel. Synthetic fuel refers to liquid or gaseous fuels produced from alternative feedstocks through chemical processes, often aiming to reduce reliance on crude oil. These fuels can include Fischer-Tropsch products derived from coal or biomass, and they are used in transportation and heating applications. Synthesized using methods such as gasification and liquefaction, synthetic fuels provide a pathway to decarbonize the energy sector and diversify energy sources while meeting specific performance and environmental standards.
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Content Highlights
Plant Capital Cost Summary
Summary outlining the capital cost required for building the Hexene production plant examined
Plant Capital Cost Details
Detailing of fixed capital (ISBL, OSBL & Owner’s Cost), working capital and additional capital requirements
Plant Cost Breakdowns
Breakdown of Hexene process unit (ISBL) costs and infrastructure (OSBL) costs; plant cost breakdown per discipline
Operating Costs Summary
Summary presenting the operating variable costs and the total operating cost of the Hexene production plant studied
Operating Cost Details
Detailing of utilities costs, operating fixed costs and depreciation
Plant Capacity Assessment
Comparative analysis of capital investment and operating costs for different Hexene plant capacities
Production Process Information
Block Flow Diagram, descriptions of process unit (ISBL) and site infrastructure (OSBL)
Process Consumptions
Raw materials and utilities consumption figures, by-products credits, labor requirements
Process Diagrams
Process flow diagrams (PFD), equipment list and industrial site configuration
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