World ethylene capacity tops 71 million mt/y; recovery on horizon

Journal Article · Mon Apr 25 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:7178937

Rhodes, A K

The Journal's survey of world ethylene capacity reveals a global total of more than 71 million metric tons/year (mt/y). The survey has been organized to provide additional data on feedstocks and plant ownership, where available. Where feedstock percentages were not provided by survey responders, an X'' indicates the feedstocks used, when known. Estimates of coproduct olefins production, such as propylene and butadiene, can be made based on feedstock composition. Table 1 shows ethylene capacities by global region. North America is the largest producer, followed by Western Europe and the Asia/Pacific region, where growth is strongest. Table 2 shows ethylene production totals by country. The top three producing countries are, in order, US, Japan, and Germany. Countries with 2 million mt/y or more capacity include Canada, France, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Brazil, and China.

• OSTI ID: 7178937
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 92:17; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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