Shell to invest US$90 million in Bintulu plant

Shell MDS (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is investing US$90 million over the next three years to double wax production at its gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Bintulu. Shell MDS’ GTL waxes are used in applications such as hot-melt adhesives, printing inks, packaging, fiberboards, PVC lubricants, plastic processing, candles and coatings. The expansion project is expected to be completed in 2011, said Shell MDS Managing Director Dick Benschop. (September 3, 2009)