Production of polymer additives for asphalt suggested in Tatarstan

On January 21 prospects of production of polymer-modified asphalt cement additives for bitumen-concrete mixture in Tatarstan were discussed at a round table chaired by Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov at Tatarstan Ministry of Transport and Roads.

Director General of Italian group of companies “MASSENZA” Diego Massenza made a presentation of polymer-modified asphalt cement production technology using MASSENZA plant. He said that the use of polymer-modified asphalt cement additives for bitumen-concrete mixture would make it possible to lower costs for current repair works due to rutting and cracking resistance, as well as reduce repair expenses for road surface and extend its life time by 2 times.

To the point, OAO “Gazpromneft” is the leading manufacturer of polymer-modified asphalt cement in Russia, in particular, Omsk refinery, where MASSENZA complex emulsion-modified plant is mounted.

Participants of the round table also discussed the possibility of production of polymer-modified asphalt cement additives in Tatarstan.

Summing up, Rustam Minnikhanov asked to carry out the pilot introduction of the suggested technologies to the regional road facilities for detailed analysis of prospects and possibilities of their further implementation.

Tatarstan Minister of Transport and Roads Lenar Safin, Director General of OAO “Tatneft” Nail Maganov, Board Chairman of OAO “Nizhnekamskneftekhim” Vladimir Busygin, Director General of OAO “Tatneftekhiminvest-holding” Rafinat Yarullin and other specialists in the sphere of petrochemistry and road construction took part in the event.