According to GlobalData’s Petrochemicals Database, there were a total of 3,243 active petrochemical complexes with a further 706 announced and planned. The largest capacities of active complexes are located in China, United States and India, the capacities of which together account for 50% of global 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.

In 2022, China had the highest petrochemical capacity, followed by the United States and India. Here are the ten largest active petrochemical complexes by capacity in the world in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Petrochemical Database.

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1. Zhejiang Petrochemical Daishan Complex

Zhejiang Petrochemical Daishan Complex is located in Zhejiang, China. The plants at this complex are operated by Zhejiang Petrochemical Co. The complex started commercial operations in 2019 and has a petrochemical capacity of 33.36mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include xylenes, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), ethylene, ethylbenzene etc. Buy the profile here.

2. Formosa Plastics Group Mailiao Complex

Formosa Plastics Group Mailiao Complex is located in Yun-lin Hsien, Taiwan. The plants at this complex are operated by Formosa Chemicals & Fibre, Formosa Plastics, Formosa Petrochemical, Nan Ya Plastics, Formosa INEOS Chemicals and Formosa Asahi Spandex Co. The complex started commercial operations in 1974 and has a petrochemical capacity of 26.59mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, xylenes, propylene, ethylene glycol (EG), ethylbenzene etc. Buy the profile here.

3. Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Complex

Hengli Petrochemical Dalian Complex is located in Liaoning, China. The plants at this complex are operated by Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Co. The complex started commercial operations in 2012 and has a petrochemical capacity of 26.46mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include purified terephthalic acid (PTA), xylenes, ethylene glycol (EG), ethylene, ethylene oxide (EO) etc. Buy the profile here.

4. LG Chem Yeosu Complex

LG Chem Yeosu Complex is located in South Jeolla, South Korea. The complex has a petrochemical capacity of 13.41mtpa. The complex started its operations in 1976 and is operated by LG Chem. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), ethylene dichloride (EDC), cumene, propylene etc. Buy the profile here.

5. Wanhua Chemical Yantai Complex

Wanhua Chemical Yantai Complex is located in Shandong, China. The plants at this complex are operated by Wanhua Chemical Group, Wanhua Petrochemical Yantai Co, Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co., Wanhua Industrial Group. The complex started commercial operations in 2002 and has a petrochemical capacity of 12.96mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE), polyethylene, propylene, chlorine etc. Buy the profile here.

6. CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Huizhou Complex

CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals Company Huizhou Complex is located in Guangdong, China. The plants at this complex are operated by CNOOC and Shell Petrochemicals. The complex started commercial operations in 2006 and has a petrochemical capacity of 12.68mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, ethylene glycol (EG), ethylbenzene etc. Buy the profile here.

7. Formosa Plastics Group Point Comfort Complex

Formosa Plastics Group Point Comfort Complex is located in Texas, US. The plants at this complex are operated by Formosa Plastics and Nan Ya Plastics. The complex started commercial operations in 1983 and has petrochemical capacity of 12.56mtpa. Key products produced in this complex include ethylene, polyethylene, ethylene dichloride (EDC), ethylene glycol (EG), caustic soda etc. Buy the profile here.

8. Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Ningbo Complex

Sinopec Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company Ningbo Complex is located in Zhejiang, China. The plants at this complex are operated by Sinopec Ningbo Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Co, Ningbo ZRCC Lyondell Chemical Co, Ningbo ZRCC LyondellBasell New Material Co and Sinopec Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Co. It started operations in 1984 and has a capacity of 12.4mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, styrene, xylenes, ethylene glycol (EG), ethylbenzene etc. Buy the profile here.

9. Reliance Industries Jamnagar Complex

Located in Gujarat, India, the Reliance Industries Jamnagar Complex started operations in 1999. It has petrochemical capacity of 12.31mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by Reliance Industries and Reliance Sibur Elastomers. Key products manufactured at this complex include xylenes, polypropylene, propylene, ethylene, benzene etc. Buy the profile here.

10. ShengHong Holding Group Lianyungang Complex

ShengHong Holding Group Lianyungang Complex is located in Jiangsu, China. It became operational in 2014 and has a petrochemical capacity of 12.13mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by ChengHong Holding Group and Shenghong Refining & Chemical (Lianyungang). Key products manufactured at this complex include purified terephthalic acid (PTA), xylene, ethylene etc. Buy the profile here.

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