Petrochemical process equipment from IPP–new and used for sale

IPP stocks used petrochemical process equipment like distillation columns, heat exchangers and fired heaters—ready to ship from 15+ global locations.

Buy used petrochemical equipment from the world’s largest inventory

At International Process Plants (IPP), we help petrochemical companies expand and modernize operations without the delays or capital burden of buying new. With over 47 years of experience and 15,000+ ready-to-ship assets, we offer the world’s largest inventory of used process plants and equipment—including specialized systems for the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors.

IPP acquires equipment directly from idled and restructured plants around the world. Our petrochemical inventory includes complete unit operations and individual components from facilities producing ethylene, propylene, butadiene, aromatics and other hydrocarbon-based products.

Whether you’re scaling up, replacing aging assets, or building a pilot unit, IPP offers high-quality, field-proven petrochemical equipment that’s ready to deploy.

• Reactors: For cracking, polymerization and hydroprocessing. Available in exotic alloys, high-pressure and high-temp designs. Browse available reactors
• Heat exchangers: Shell-and-tube and plate exchangers for feed preheating, energy recovery and cooling systems. Shop heat exchangers
• Distillation columns: Tray, packed and vacuum distillation towers for separation and purification of hydrocarbons. See distillation columns
• Compressors: Reciprocating, centrifugal and rotary compressors for gas compression and transport. View compressors
• Pumps: ANSI, diaphragm and gear pumps for fluid movement in critical service. Explore pump inventory
• Fired heaters and furnaces: Process furnaces for cracking, reboiling and high-temp operations. Browse heaters
• Tanks and vessels: Storage, surge and blending tanks built for petrochemical environments. See available tanks

• Faster deployment: Equipment is in stock, no waiting on builds or shipping
• Capital savings: Up to 70% cost reduction versus new systems
• Proven reliability: Most units sourced from fully operational plant environments
• Process-ready: Documentation, MOCs and specs often included
• Full support: We assist with teardown, packaging, logistics and site recommissioning

IPP also offers new process systems through Gale Process Solutions (GPS) and specialized glass-lined equipment from UGE for corrosion-sensitive applications.

Need to get your plant online faster? Avoid lead times and skyrocketing capex.

IPP’s ready-to-ship petrochemical equipment is the shortcut to capacity, compliance and production.

Contact our team to get specs, book a video inspection, or discuss a complete plant teardown or relocation.

What is petrochemical process equipment?

It includes the heavy-duty industrial systems—reactors, exchangers, columns, pumps and heaters—used to convert hydrocarbons into chemical feedstocks and products.

Where does IPP get its petrochemical equipment?

From major petrochemical companies decommissioning units or idling facilities. All equipment is vetted and inventoried by our global operations team.

Can I inspect the equipment before purchase?

Yes. IPP offers on-site and remote video inspections for most assets.

Contact us to schedule.

Does IPP sell full petrochemical plants?

Yes. We offer complete plant systems with support for teardown, relocation and recommissioning.

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