BSR and Grace: A decade of partnership in enhancing polypropylene product quality

On May 12, 2026, at the Dung Quat Refinery, BSR and Grace (a provider of catalyst technologies and chemical solutions) held a working session to review their 10-year cooperation journey in the application of PP Lynx 1010 catalyst and discuss future orientations for Polypropylene product development.

Attending the meeting on behalf of BSR were Mr. Cao Tuan Si – Director of Dung Quat Refinery; Mr. Le Hai Tuan – Deputy Director of Dung Quat Refinery; along with representatives of functional departments and technical specialists. Representing Grace were Mr. Mishra Yogesh – Business Director, together with leaders from the company’s professional divisions.

Overview of the working session

Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Cao Tuan Si stated that BSR had officially begun operating under its new name, Petrovietnam Refining and Petrochemical Corporation, replacing the former name Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical Joint Stock Company. The adoption of the new name aims to unify brand identity, align with the development orientation under the corporation model, and expand the enterprise’s role within the national energy value chain, with charter capital exceeding VND 50 trillion.

Cao Tuan Si, Director of the Dung Quat Refinery, speaking at the meeting

Mr. Cao Tuan Si also expressed appreciation for Grace’s important role in BSR’s development journey. He emphasized that after 10 years of cooperation, the relationship between the two sides has evolved beyond a supplier-customer relationship into a comprehensive partnership in technology and technical support, delivering practical operational benefits: “The effective cooperation with Grace has played an important role in helping BSR maintain the stable operation of the Polypropylene unit while expanding the product portfolio and enhancing the Refinery’s competitiveness in the market.”

Throughout BSR’s development journey, the Polypropylene (PP) unit has played a key role in increasing product value and meeting market demand. The strong partnership with Grace has become one of the critical factors enabling BSR to maintain stable and efficient operations while gradually improving its competitive capabilities.

Over the past decade, the application of PP Lynx 1010 catalyst has brought significant benefits to BSR’s PP unit. The catalyst has helped optimize continuous operating cycles of up to 3-4 years, aligning with the Refinery’s overall turnaround maintenance schedule, thereby minimizing costs and improving production efficiency.

Beyond operational stability, Grace’s support has also enabled BSR to successfully research and develop several new product lines. In particular, in 2022, BSR launched its BOPP product to the market, marking an important milestone in the strategy to diversify Polypropylene products and better meet growing customer demand.

During the meeting, BSR and Grace reviewed their 10-year partnership and discussed future development orientations. The discussions also focused on technical support solutions for LYNX 1010 catalyst to further optimize operations; proposals for testing the next-generation HYAMPP II catalyst; and orientations for researching and developing new high value-added Polypropylene products.

Mr. Le Hai Tuan emphasized that, amid increasingly competitive market conditions, cooperation with reputable technology partners such as Grace will continue to serve as a foundation for BSR to optimize operations and develop high value-added products.

Mishra Yogesh, Business Director of Grace, delivered remarks at the meeting

From the partner side, Mr. Mishra Yogesh expressed his appreciation and gratitude to BSR for its trust and partnership over the past decade, creating favorable conditions for both sides to maximize cooperation effectiveness. He also reaffirmed Grace’s long-term commitment to accompanying BSR: “Grace will continue supporting BSR through advanced catalyst solutions, in-depth technical services, and cooperation in researching and developing new products, thereby contributing to enhanced production efficiency and sustainable development.”

After 10 years of cooperation, BSR and Grace have built a solid foundation in Polypropylene production. With new cooperation orientations, particularly in technology testing and product development, both sides expect to achieve even greater success in the future, contributing to strengthening BSR’s position in the regional and international refining and petrochemical value chain.

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