M15III

M15III is a fluidized catalytic cracker (FCC) unit located at the Millennium Petrochemicals refinery in Ras Laffan, Qatar. The unit was constructed by the engineering and construction company, Chiyoda Corporation, and is one of the largest FCC units in the global market.

The M15III unit has a design capacity of 12 million tons per annum (TPA) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and other petroleum products. The unit uses a proprietary technology to produce high-quality LPG, which is an essential feedstock for various petrochemical processes, including the production of polyethylene and polypropylene.

The M15III unit is designed to achieve high operating efficiency, with a run length of over 12 months in between maintenance shutdowns. The unit's design also allows for a high raffinate yield, which minimizes the generation of waste and reduces the consumption of energy.

The M15III unit is considered a significant component of Qatar's petroleum industry, contributing to the country's diversification of revenue streams away from hydrocarbon production. The unit is operated by Qatar Petroleum, the state-owned oil and gas company responsible for the exploration, production, and sale of oil and gas in Qatar.

The M15III unit has received recognition for its performance and efficiency, and has won several industry awards and recognitions, including the "Asia Petrochemical Industry Award" and the "Middle East Refining and Petrochemicals Congress" award. The unit continues to play a vital role in Qatar's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production and petrochemical manufacturing operations.