According to GlobalData’s Petrochemicals Database, there were a total of 451 active petrochemical complexes in Europe with a further 38 announced and planned. The largest capacities of active complexes are located in Germany, Netherlands and Belgium, the capacities of which together account for 52% of region’s petrochemical capacity. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global petrochemicals segment. Buy the latest petrochemical plants profiles here. Buy the latest petrochemical plants profiles here.
In 2022, Germany had the highest petrochemical capacity, followed by Netherlands and Belgium. Here are the ten largest active petrochemical complexes by capacity in Europe in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Petrochemical Database.
1. BASF Ludwigshafen Complex
BASF Ludwigshafen Complex is located in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. The plants at this complex are operated by BASF SE. The complex started commercial operations in 1873 and has petrochemical capacity of 9.96mtpa. Key products produced in this complex include ammonia, formaldehyde, ethylene, ethylbenzene and styrene etc. Buy the profile here.
2. BASF Antwerp Complex
BASF Antwerp Complex is located in Antwerpen, Belgium. The plants at this complex are operated by BASF Antwerpen. The complex started commercial operations in 1967 and has a petrochemical capacity of 5.84mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, ammonia, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), propylene and ethylene oxide etc. Buy the profile here.
3. Shell Chemicals Moerdijk Complex
Shell Chemicals Moerdijk Complex is located in North Brabant, North Brabant. The plants at this complex are operated by Shell Nederland Chemie. The complex started commercial operations in 1980 and has a petrochemical capacity of 4.88mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include styrene, ethylene, ethylbenzene, propylene and benzene etc. Buy the profile here.
4. Dow Stade Complex
Dow Stade Complex is located in Lower Saxony, Germany. The complex has a petrochemical capacity of 4.67mtpa. The complex started its operations in 1972 and is operated by Dow Chemical Co. Key products manufactured at this complex include caustic soda, chlorine and propylene oxide (PO) etc. Buy the profile here.
5. INEOS Cologne Complex
INEOS Cologne Complex is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The plants at this complex are operated by INEOS Nitriles, INEOS Koln, INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe and INEOS Oxide. The complex started commercial operations in 1957 and has a petrochemical capacity of 4.14mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, propylene and polyethylene etc. Buy the profile here.
6. SABIC Geleen Complex
SABIC Geleen Complex is located in Limburg, Netherlands. The plants at this complex are operated by SABIC Europe and SABIC Polyolefine. The complex started commercial operations in 1959 and has a petrochemical capacity of 3.98mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, polyethylene, propylene and polypropylene etc. Buy the profile here.
7. Dow Terneuzen Complex
Dow Terneuzen Complex is located in Zeeland, Netherlands. The plants at this complex are operated by Dow Benelux. It started operations in 1969 and has a capacity of 3.98mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, benzene and polyethylene etc. Buy the profile here.
8. LyondellBasell Wesseling Complex
Located in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, LyondellBasell Wesseling Complex started operations in 1953. It has petrochemical capacity of 3.56mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by LyondellBasell Industries and Basell Polyolefine. Key products manufactured at this complex include polyethylene, ethylene and propylene etc. Buy the profile here.
9. Total Petrochemicals Gonfreville Complex
Total Petrochemicals Gonfreville Complex is located in Normandy, France. It became operational in 1971 and has a petrochemical capacity of 3.52mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by Total Petrochemicals France. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylbenzene, styrene and ethylene etc. Buy the profile here.
10. Repsol Tarragona Complex
Repsol Tarragona Complex is located in Catalonia, Spain. It became operational in 1977 and has a petrochemical capacity of 3.51mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by Repsol. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, ethylbenzene, styrene and polypropylene etc. Buy the profile here.
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