This report examines the financial and operational requirements for establishing a renewable ethylene production plant with a 100,000 MT annual capacity. It details the shift from fossil-based ethylene to bio-based alternatives using ethanol dehydration and biomass, highlighting the role of catalytic processes in reducing the carbon footprint of plastics and polymers. The analysis covers capital investment needs, including essential machinery like dehydration reactors and purification systems. It also breaks down operating expenses, noting that raw materials, specifically bio-ethanol, account for 58 to 68 percent of total operational costs.
