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Amur Gas Chemical Complex is a joint venture between SIBUR and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) producing polyethylene and polypropylene.

Our materials serve both domestic and international markets, supplying essential solutions for utilities, construction, the automotive sector, retail, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and other key industries.

Key highlights:

2.3 million tonnes

of polyethylene

0.4 million tonnes

of polypropylene

20x

higher plant productivity vs Russia’s processing industry average (2025)

+44%

ramp-up of Russia’s basic polymer capacities

~1,200

employees working at the facility

Resource base

The complex is located in the Amur Region, 15 kilometres from the town of Svobodny. It is configured to annually process up to 3.5 million tonnes of ethane fraction and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplied by Gazprom’s Amur GPP.

Amur GCC is the final link in an integrated, deep-processing gas supply chain and the main catalyst for the regional gas chemical cluster. It is also a key driver of industrial and socio-economic growth for the Svobodny—Tsiolkovsky agglomeration. The project will scale up the Amur Region’s economy and unlock new industrial capacities. Furthermore, it is a cornerstone of Russia’s International Cooperation and Exports National Project, designed to secure the country’s foothold in traditional foreign markets and capture new export segments.

up to RUB 5 trillion

expansion of the nation’s non-commodity, non-energy exports through 2040

~25%

of all regional capital investments over the last five years

up to 13%

projected contribution to the Amur Region’s GRP

~2,700

jobs

Amur GCC holds the world record for single-unit ethane cracker capacity (2.3 million tonnes of ethylene per outperforming the largest global peer projects

The plant employs innovative technologies and field-tested solutions proven across SIBUR’s existing production facilities. Pyrolysis, polymerisation, and polyolefin production units and equipment represent the state of the art, ensuring superior energy efficiency and environmental performance.

1.5x

feedstock processing efficiency: 1.5x the global average

6–9x

unit performance: 6–9x higher than previous-generation assets

Amur GCC is engineered as a next-gen, near-lights-out facility featuring a supreme level of automation. Around 99% of process circuits are automated, with a single digital core managing the entire value chain from feedstock to shipping to eliminate human error and maximise operational safety and reliability.

Automated controls across ~99%

of all process circuits

Minimised human risk

across complex operations

74,835 physical signals

handled by the facility’s process control systems (excluding packaged units)

Tens of thousands of instrumentation sensors

and advanced Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) infrastructure continuously tracking operational performance

Import substitution

focusing on Russian-made core safety and process control systems

Robots and automated solutions

performing the vast majority of operations across warehousing, container terminals, railway logistics, and packaging

150+ digital and automated solutions

minimising manual labour and human presence in complex process areas

Scaling from hundreds of diverse wireless sensors

(pressure, temperature, level, gas, humidity) to nearly a thousand devices

A proprietary IIoT platform and LoRaWAN infrastructure

supporting operation of wireless sensors and integration with the facility’s digital ecosystem.

By embedding comprehensive environmental protection solutions at the design stage, Amur GCC has emerged as a benchmark for modern Russian industry — pairing strong operational performance with dedicated environmental stewardship and production cycles aligned with global sustainability best practices. Key environmental solutions implemented at the facility include a closed-loop water system, enclosed smokeless flare systems, and next-generation equipment designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions. The site also features separate waste collection optimised for maximum recycling alongside continuous environmental monitoring to protect the local ecosystem.

99.94%

flare efficiency: engineered to maximise combustion and minimise atmospheric emissions

≥95%

off-gas recovery: waste gases are captured and reintegrated directly back into the energy cycle

≥95%

water recycling: a zero-discharge, closed-loop system designed to minimise external water intake

24/7

real-time monitoring of noise levels, atmospheric emissions, and wastewater

4x

lower waste generation per tonne of product, representing a sharp reduction compared to Western manufacturing averages

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