Cooperation Protocol between Ethydco and Moharram Plast for Polyethylene Coloring and Granulation

As part of strengthening the partnership between state sectors and the private sector to promote economic growth, and due to the fruitful and exceptional collaboration between Ethydco and private sector companies in the petrochemical field, a cooperation protocol was signed between the Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company (Ethydco) and Moharram Plast for the coloring and granulation of polyethylene raw materials. These materials, used in the production of pipes, are manufactured by Ethydco and re-granulated and colored by Moharram Plast in response to growing demand in both local and global markets.The protocol signing took place at Ethydco’s headquarters, attended by Chemist Hisham Riyad, Ethydco‘s Chairman and Managing Director, and Mr. Mohamed Moharram, Chairman of Moharram Plast.

The protocol outlines the plan to color and granulate up to 50,000 tons of polyethylene annually, with production expected to commence at the required capacity in the first quarter of 2025. This will be achieved by using the latest manufacturing technologies to ensure that both companies meet global product specifications. The partnership is set to increase the added value of colored and granulated polyethylene products, supply the local market with essential raw materials, reduce import dependency, conserve foreign currency, and create new job opportunities.

The significance of coloring and granulating polyethylene lies in its use in manufacturing gas, water, and high-pressure pipes, along with sewage and seawater desalination systems. These products play a vital role in major national infrastructure projects, including the development of new cities and the "Decent Life" initiative, which focuses on improving Egyptian villages. This partnership helps decrease the reliance on imported pipes, as Ethydco supplies colored and granulated polyethylene to the local market, sister petroleum companies, and various industrial and construction sectors. It also supports the demands of national businesses in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and other economic industries.