(Enorth.com.cn)Tianjin Petro-chemical Corporation and Air Liquide (China) Holding Co. Ltd formally signed a confidentiality agreement and a letter of intent concerning the air separation joint venture project, symbolizing the formal initiation of the project that is one of the supporting projects for Tianjin’s million-ton-level ethylene production.

As one of the important supporting projects for Tianjin’s million-ton-level ethylene production, air separation system is vital to the construction of project body. Tianjin Petro-chemical Corporation, attaching great importance to the project, tries to introduce first-class technology and management experiences to enhance the construction of the project. The corporation also communicated with world famous companies and finally chose Air Liquide as its partner.

“Air Liquide is a century-old company with advanced technology, rich management experiences and complete management system. We are ready to share these with our Chinese partner and try to make the project profitable.” said Xia Huaxiong, President of Air Liquide (China).