# KBR and Sumitomo Chemical form licensing alliance for propylene oxide technology

KBR and Sumitomo Chemical signed an alliance agreement making KBR an exclusive licensing partner for Sumitomo Chemical's propylene oxide by cumene (POC) technology.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2024-04-25
- Status: announced
- Products: propylene oxide, polyurethanes
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [KBR](https://endata.com/companies/4847.md) (partner)
- [Sumitomo Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/20503.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [sumitomo-chem.co.jp](https://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/news/detail/20240425e.html), 2024-04-25: "This alliance combines KBR’s proven experience in licensing sustainable chemical processes on a world scale, complemented by Sumitomo Chemical’s outstanding expertise in propylene oxide production."

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