What is Crude C4 Processing?
Crude C4 processing encompasses the receipt of CC4 sourced from ethylene crackers separation and purification of its components into value-added materials.
Benefits of choosing TPC Group’s Crude C4
- The largest independent processor of crude C4 and a leader in North America
- High quality while being environmentally sound, safe, reliable and commercially competitive
- Unique large-scale and diverse logistics network enables direct connectivity to key suppliers and customers
In what way does TPC process Crude C4 (CC4)?
TPC Group secures its crude C4 (CC4) feedstock from ethylene crackers primarily from North American ethylene plants as well as from around the world at times. We are the largest North American merchant producer by capacity in CC4 processing. We operate a world-scale C4 processing plant in Houston as well as a toll manufacturer in southeast Texas where we aggregate our supplies of CC4 feedstock. We are a non-integrated CC4 processor in North America.
Where does TPC process C4 Crude?
We have multiple units with reliable, environmentally-sound operations to process crude C4 at both our Houston plant and southeast Texas toll manufacturer facilities. Our Port Neches terminal facility provides critical logistical and terminalling infrastructure to support Houston and third-party processor.
What is the shipping method for TPC CC4?
Our extensive logistics network that ensures efficient receipt of raw materials and delivery of our products regardless of shipment mode. Crude C4 raw materials and products are delivered by pipeline, ship, barge and rail. TPC Group has substantial storage facilities, more than 230 miles of pipeline, and world-class dock and rail facilities. We have a unique supply chain infrastructure at both our Houston and Port Neches facilities.
We have access to multiple ship docks that can accommodate both barges and ocean-going vessels.
After Crude C4 has been processed, how does TPC use it?
TPC Group plays an essential role and has earned the trust of olefin producers through our extensive capabilities and commitment to upgrading the value of their mixed C4 olefin production (CC4) into finished products for sale to our customers using key products. These include butadiene, butene-1 and Raffiante in applications such as tires, rubber, nylon, gasoline additives and polyethylene for the manufacture of trash bags, as a specific example.
Benefits of choosing TPC Group’s Crude C4
- The largest independent processor of crude C4 and a leader in North America
- High quality while being environmentally sound, safe, reliable and commercially competitive
- Unique large-scale and diverse logistics network enables direct connectivity to key suppliers and customers