Sumitomo Chemical and KBR jointly participated in the 19th GPCA Annual Forum, held December 8–11, 2025, in Manama, Bahrain.Through networking at the event, we introduced our advanced technologies to major companies in the Middle East petrochemical sector, supporting regional growth and sustainable development in line with the aims of the GPCA.
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Sumitomo and KBR jointly presented at the 26th International Conference, INDIAN Petrochem – 2025, organized by Elite Conferences and held on November 18–19 in Mumbai, India. The presentation, titled “Propylene Oxide Technology Advancement and KBR Essential Materials,” showcased the advantages of our POC technology—namely, high energy efficiency and operational excellence—as well as integration of KBR’s Phenol/Acetone technology with Sumitomo’s POC technology as a result of our strong collaboration with KBR. This demonstrates the powerful synergy between Sumitomo Chemical and KBR. .
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On June 2, Sumitomo and Lummus Technology jointly presented the LDPE/EVA technology, branded as Hyperlene, which utilizes Sumitomo's proprietary high-pressure double-autoclave reactor technology. The presentation, titled “Hyperlene A LDPE/EVA Operating Excellence – Decomposition Minimization”, showcased the advantages and applications of LDPE/EVA technologies. Our technology ensures the full prevention of decomposition events, as evidenced by decades of successful operation without occurrence. .
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We have developed an energy-efficient technology to remove nitrous oxide (N2O), a greenhouse gas with approximately 300 times the impact of CO2, from exhaust gases. We are open to discussions with all N2O emitters who wish to reduce their GHG emissions with minimal energy consumption. For more details, please refer to the downloadable materials.
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On November 25, KBR, the exclusive licensing partner for Sumitomo Chemical’s propylene oxide by cumene (POC) technology, showcased the POC technology under the theme "KBR Phenol Technology Innovation and Coproduction with Sumitomo POC Technology." The presentation highlighted the integration of KBR’s Phenol/Acetone technology with Sumitomo’s POC technology, demonstrating the powerful synergy between KBR and Sumitomo Chemical. Sumitomo also participated in the conference to support KBR from a technical perspective. These innovative technologies will be delivered to a global customer base, enabled by KBR's global marketing reach and engineering capabilities.
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On May 23, 2024, we have made the press release about the technology alliance agreement to make KBR an exclusive licensing partner for Sumitomo Chemical's state-of-the-art propylene oxide by cumene (POC) technology.
Under the alliance, our innovative technology will be delivered to a global customer base, enabled by KBR's global marketing reach and engineering capabilities. Please see the link for the details.

On May 22, 2024, We have made the press release about the two collaboration agreements for Circular and Polyolefins Technologies with Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions.
With Lummus as the exclusive and worldwide licensor of both technologies, our innovative technologies will be delivered to a global customer base, supported by Lummus’ global marketing reach and engineering capabilities. Please see the link for the details.

On November 3, 2023, we made a presentation at 24th International Conference INDIAN Petrochem 2023(Mumbai), under the theme of “Propylene Oxide Technology for Accelerating India’s Sustainability Goals.” In the conference, we highlighted how the achievement of India’s sustainability goals could be accelerated with our highly innovative efficient process technologies.
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We would like to share our unique, one-of-a-kind technology, which you could only produce DPG/TPG at a high yield.
DPG and TPG used to be niche byproducts obtained in a conventional MPG manufacturing process. However, with our technology, you can now focus on high value-added product (DPG/TPG) apart from the MPG market fluctuation. You can fully enter its unique and expanding market with our technology.
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As the developers of Sumitomo HCl Oxidation Process being interviewed, on June 15, 2023, the special feature article was published on “Chematels,” which is the comprehensive information website specialized in Chemical Industry. In 2022, we have received the Grand Prize in the 54th Annual JCIA Technology Awards from the Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) for this technology to drastically reduce their energy consumptions and carbon footprints. The stories behind its developments are referred in the stated article.
Since “Chematels” is only Japanese site, for those interested, we send you our R&D reports (English) individually. So please contact us through “Inquires” form.

We made a presentation at the Chinese government authorized 2023 China Chlor-Alkali Industry Environmental Protection Conference held in Changsha, China, under the theme of “Sumitomo HCl Oxidation Technology: A Steady Solution Towards Carbon Peak-out & Carbon Neutral.” The conference attendees, drawn from all over China, had the opportunity of listening firsthand to how our innovative technology can resolve the six commonly encountered chlorine-related worries within the chlor-alkali industry.