Silleno: first 8 loop reactor sections delivered — each over 67 m long, over 600 t in total

The first eight loop reactor sections have been delivered to the construction site of the Silleno polyethylene plant in Atyrau region. KazMunayGas's press service reported this on 10 November 2026; the news was published by Neftegaz.RU and Ak Zhaiyk.

The equipment is intended for the polymerisation unit, one of the plant's core processes. Each section is over 67 m long and weighs up to 77 t; total weight of the delivered equipment exceeds 600 t.

According to KMG, the move followed a complex multimodal route via international transport corridors and is one of the largest logistics operations of the project. The sections will next be erected and integrated into the plant's process system.

Silleno is designed to produce 1.25 million t of polyethylene a year, with commissioning planned for 2029. In October KMG reported an ongoing operation to deliver five oversized items totalling 1,600 t (ATI, 16 October 2026).

Long sections of this class are typical project cargo: lashing design, route survey and linking the sea, rail and road legs. Gateway Logistics handles such moves end-to-end on the China — Kazakhstan — Caspian — Caucasus — Türkiye corridors with 45 t / 5-axle and 90 t / 10-axle lowbeds.

Sources: Neftegaz.RU, 10 November 2026; Ak Zhaiyk, 10 November 2026.