World ethylene capacity increased marginally in 1995

Journal Article · Mon May 13 04:00:00 EDT 1996 · Oil and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:242269

Although ethylene capacity increased little the past year, the industry is perched on the edge of a construction boom. US producers have announced plans to build 5.9 million mty of capacity by the year 2000, while proposals in Thailand call for as much as 2.8 million mty. On the demand side, China`s booming economy is supporting a capacity increase of 1.7 million mty over the period. The Journal`s annual Petrochemical Report, written and analyzed by Petrochemical Editor Anne K. Rhodes, also reveals that planned expansion of the polyolefins industry will cause loose markets until 1997/1998, when operating rates will begin to improve. A technological overview of a VCM plant revamp shows how a producer in the Ukraine plans to increase capacity and reduce emissions.

• OSTI ID: 242269
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 94; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
CONSTRUCTION
ENERGY DEMAND
ETHYLENE
FORECASTING
GLOBAL ASPECTS
PETROCHEMICAL PLANTS
PRODUCTION