Williams proceeds with next phase of development of planned propane dehydrogenation project in Alberta

Williams is to proceed to the next phase of development with its planned propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility located near Edmonton, Alberta. The plant will have a capacity of 525,000 tpa of polymer grade propylene production and will use low-cost, locally sourced propane as its feedstock. “Once operational, the complex will be globally competitive and well positioned to access North American and world markets. Longer term, this platform will provide the foundation for a larger petrochemical complex, including a co-located PDH II facility.” The next phase includes primarily detail engineering and certain commitments to long-lead equipment. Williams expects a final investment decision by the second half of 2016. Planned startup of the PDH facility and the polypropylene plant is at the end of 2019. “Together these projects will add value to Alberta’s natural resources creating jobs and diversification of the Alberta economy,” said David Chappell, president, Williams Energy Canada. “Once operational, the complex will be globally competitive and well positioned to access North American and world markets. Longer term, this platform will provide the foundation for a larger petrochemical complex, including a co-located PDH II facility.”