All schedule goals were achieved with the facility starting back up and making product one day earlier than planned. The expansion increases BP Amoco's total TMA capacity to 65,000 metric tons per year. BP Amoco Chemicals is the leading manufacturer and marketer of TMA worldwide. The new unit, which is planned to begin operation in 2002, would meet the increased demands of the Asian markets. Sites being reviewed in the Asia-Pacific region include Singapore and Kuantan, Malaysia.
Work is underway in Houston.
TMA is suitable for alkyd coatings, plasticisers, high temperature polymers, low-cost epoxy curing, surfactants and specialty chemicals. It is extensively used in the automotive, building and construction, consumer goods, coatings and packaging sectors. Halliburton Company is the world's leading diversified energy services, engineering, construction, maintenance and energy equipment company. Founded in 1919, Halliburton provides a broad range of energy services and products, industrial and marine engineering and construction services.