1.   However, the steam cracker which processes naphtha can also handle liquefied petroleum gases, giving great flexibility.

2.   Broadly, the steam cracker makes olefines, while the aromatics plant turns out benzene, toluene and zylenes, known collectively as BTX.

3.   For instance, the steam cracker at Wilton is jointly owned by ICI and BP Chemicals.

4.   Niess said BASF will finance the venture through existing capital and still plans to build a steam cracker with Chinese partners in Nanjing.

5.   An Exxon statement said M.W. Kellogg and Chiyoda have been selected to develop the engineering and plans for procurement and construction for the steam cracker.

6.   The project involves the construction of an ethylene steam cracker and polyethylene and polypropylene units.