According to GlobalData’s Petrochemicals Database there were a total of 117 active petrochemical complexes in Former Soviet Union with a further 94 announced and planned. The largest capacities of upcoming petrochemical complexes are located in Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, the capacities of which together account for 90% of region’s upcoming petrochemical capacity. By 2030 a total of 111.80mtpa of capacity additions are expected to be commissioned, taking the total petrochemical capacity to 212.57mtpa. 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 Former Soviet Union by capacity additions, according to latest information from GlobalData’s Petrochemicals database.
1. Gazprom Yamal Complex
Gazprom Yamal Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex, located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. The capacity additions of 7.2mtpa are expected to start operations by 2029. The complex will use natural gas as its key feedstock. Key products that will be produced in this complex are methanol, polyethylene and polypropylene. The complex is operated by Gazprom. Buy the profile here.
2. Sherwood Energy Maysky Complex
Sherwood Energy Maysky Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Khabarovsk Krai, Russia. The capacity additions of 7.2 mtpa are expected to start operations by 2027. The complex will use natural gas as its key feedstock. The product that will be produced in this complex is methanol. The complex is operated by Sherwood Energy. Buy the profile here.
3. Nakhodka Fertilizer Plant Nakhodka Complex
Nakhodka Fertilizer Plant Nakhodka Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Primorsky Krai, Russia. The capacity additions of 1.8mtpa are expected to start operations by 2025, which is likely to reach 6.6mtpa in 2030. The products that will be produced in this complex are urea, ammonia and methanol. The complex is operated by Nakhodka Fertilizer Plant. Buy the profile here.
4. Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Complex
Baltic Chemical Complex Ust-Luga Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Leningrad Oblast, Russia. The capacity additions of 3.01mtpa are expected to start operations by 2024, which is likely to reach 5.97mtpa in 2030. The complex will use natural gas as its key feedstock. key products that will be produced in this complex are polyethylene, ethylene etc. The complex is operated by Baltic Chemical Complex. Buy the profile here.
5. Amur GCC Blagoveshchensk Complex
Amur GCC Blagoveshchensk Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Amur Oblast, Russia. The capacity additions of 5.7mtpa are expected to start operations by 2026. The complex will use natural gas as its key feedstock. Key products that will be produced in this complex are polyethylene and ethylene etc. The complex is operated Amur GCC. 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.
