UAE-based leading petrochemical company Borouge has announced that its block polypropylene (PP-B) materials have been selected by the consultant and contractor of the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) works to manufacture drainage pipelines of the third line of the Greater Cairo Metro project in Egypt.
Through the partnership, Borouge will provide its materials to Egyptian German Industrial Corporate (EGIC) to manufacture the drainage pipes for the third phase of the third line of the metro project.
EGIC approved Borouge’s materials after thorough testing by a leading German third-party laboratory, as per the statement.
Mr. Khalfan AlMuhairi, Senior Vice President Regional, Middle East and Africa, Borouge, said that, “We expect the partnership with EGIC to be the start of a long and mutually beneficial relationship that will provide more business and growth opportunities to Borouge, as we continue to meet the highest customer demands and boost the sustainability of piping networks, helping to eliminate leakage, and offer energy savings.”
According to the statement, “Pipes made from PP-B materials are recognized for their flexibility and contribution to reducing the risk of leakage. The smooth inner walls of the pipes ensure high gravity flow rates and minimize the risk of blockage, whilst their impact resistance ability makes them simple to install, especially in winter.”
Borouge’s materials are designed to meet the highest demands due to their high impact resistance, good stiffness, excellent chemical resistance, and temperature performance.
The third line of the metro is considered the first transverse route to connect the east and west of Greater Cairo as it covers a length of 41.2 km and includes 34 stations.
The company stated that “it is implemented in four stages. Three stages have already been completed and are operational, covering about 24 km. The third phase of the third line of the Greater Cairo Metro covers 17.7 km in length and includes 15 stations (8 underground, 5 elevated, and 2-grade level).”
