According to GlobalData’s Petrochemicals Database there were a total of 1,842 active petrochemical complexes in Asia with a further 292 announced and planned. The largest capacities of upcoming petrochemical complexes are located in China, India and Indonesia, the capacities of which together account for 93% of region’s upcoming petrochemical capacity. By 2030 a total of 455.35mtpa of capacity additions are expected to be commissioned, taking the total petrochemical capacity to 1,758.97mtpa. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global petrochemicals segment. Buy the latest petrochemical plants profiles here.
Here are the five largest upcoming petrochemical complexes in Asia by capacity additions, according to latest information from GlobalData’s Petrochemicals database.
1. Reliance Industries Jamnagar Complex
Reliance Industries Jamnagar Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex, located in Gujarat, India. The capacity additions of 47.53mtpa are expected to start operations by 2026. The complex will use naphtha as its key feedstock. Key products that will be produced in this complex are xylenes, propylene oxide (PO), propylene glycol (PG), acetic anhydride etc. The complex is operated by Reliance O2C. Buy the profile here.
2. Zhejiang Petrochemical Daishan Complex
Zhejiang Petrochemical Daishan Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Zhejiang, China. The capacity additions of 0.1mtpa are expected to start operations by 2023, which is likely to reach 21.86mtpa in 2030. Key products that will be produced in this complex are polyethylene terephthalate (PET), purified terephthalic Acid (PTA), acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), acetic acid etc. The complex is operated by Zhejiang Petrochemical. Buy the profile here.
3. Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Longkou Complex
Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Longkou Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Shandong, China. The capacity additions of 9.17mtpa are expected to start operations by 2025, which is likely to reach 16.37mtpa in 2030. Key products that will be produced in this complex are ethylene, propylene, styrene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) etc. The complex is operated by Shandong Yulong Petrochemical. Buy the profile here.
4. Haldia Petrochemicals Kakinada Complex
Haldia Petrochemicals Kakinada Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Andhra Pradesh, India. The capacity additions of 13.1mtpa are expected to start operations by 2028. The complex will use naphtha as its key feedstock. Key products that will be produced in this complex are ethylene, propylene, xylenes, polypropylene etc. The complex is operated by Haldia Petrochemicals. Buy the profile here.
5. Nayara Energy Vadinar Complex
Nayara Energy Vadinar Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Gujarat, India. The capacity additions of 1.1mtpa are expected to start operations by 2023, which is likely to reach 11.72mtpa in 2030. The complex will use naphtha as its key feedstock. Key products that will be produced in this complex are purified terephthalic Acid (PTA), ethylene, ethylene glycol (EG), polypropylene etc. The complex is operated by Nayara Energy. Buy the profile here.
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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s Oil & Gas Intelligence Center, which provides detailed profiles of 34,000+ oil and gas fields, 400,000+ exploration blocks, 1,100+ LNG terminals, 3,400+ gas processing plants, 5,000+ storage terminals, and 8,000+ pipelines, 1,400+ refineries and 13,000+ petrochemical plants worldwide.
