BULK
Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs)
Continuous alkoxylation (ethylene oxide + glycol initiator under alkaline catalysis, followed by distillation, dehydration, and finishing) · US
Total Cost
$7,232 / MT
Capacity (tonnes/year)
50,000
Throughput %
85%
Working capital
$8.0M Mn
Capex
$75.0M Mn
Offsite
$15.0M Mn
Total investment
$98.0M Mn
Lines
14
Net raw material
$66.66
0.9%
Conversion
$7,165
99.1%
Total / MT
$7,232
$ per MT
Raw Material
$66.66 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene Oxide (EO)Live | tonne | $0.57 | ||
| Water (process feedstock)Live | tonne | $0.09 | ||
| Catalyst & Process Chemicals (KOH, neutralisation acid) | tonne | $66.00 |
Utility
$58.90 / MT
| Line | Consumption | Unit | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP Steam (from EO exotherm + auxiliary boiler) | tonne | $23.10 | ||
| Electricity (pumps, mixers, drying, utilities) | MWh | $23.80 | ||
| Cooling Water (recirculating, make-up) | tonne | $12.00 |
Operating
$6,700 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Labour (operators, technicians — 3 shifts, ~30 FTE) | $6,000 | |
| Maintenance Materials & Contract Services | $700 |
Overhead
$218 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Assurance & Testing (QC lab, batch testing, COA) | $80.00 | |
| Regulatory Compliance (REACH/TSCA documentation, EHS) | $48.00 | |
| Plant SG&A & Admin (plant management, insurance, R&M) | $90.00 |
Depreciation
$59.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Plant & Equipment Depreciation (10-yr straight-line) | $59.00 |
Financing
$74.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Financing Cost (7% WACC, 5-yr debt on $75M capex) | $74.00 |
Others
$55.00 / MT
| Line | Price (USD) | Cost / MT |
|---|---|---|
| Packaging & Logistics (drums/IBCs, outbound freight) | $55.00 |
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