According to GlobalData’s Petrochemicals Database, there were a total of 404 active petrochemical complexes in North America with a further 87 announced and planned. The largest capacities of active complexes are located in the US, Canada and Mexico, the capacities of which together account for 100% 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.
In 2022, the US had the highest petrochemical capacity at 293.59mtpa, followed by Canada at 31.49mtpa and Mexico at 15.51mtpa. Here are the ten largest active petrochemical complexes by capacity in North America in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Petrochemical Database..
1. Formosa Plastics Group Point Comfort Complex
Formosa Plastics Group Point Comfort Complex is located in Texas, the 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 12.66mtpa. Key products produced in this complex include ethylene, polyethylene, ethylene dichloride (EDC), ethylene glycol (EG), caustic soda etc. Buy the profile here.
2. LyondellBasell Channelview Complex
LyondellBasell Channelview Complex is located in Texas, the US. The plants at this complex are operated by LyondellBasell Industries. The complex started commercial operations in 1957 and has a petrochemical capacity of 8.23mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, propylene, ethylbenzene, styrene and methanol etc. Buy the profile here.
3. Westlake Chemical Corporation Lake Charles Complex
Westlake Chemical Corporation Lake Charles Complex is located in Louisiana, the US. The plants at this complex are operated by Westlake. The complex started commercial operations in 1947 and has a petrochemical capacity of 8.11mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene Dichloride (EDC), caustic Soda, ethylene, chlorine and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) etc. Buy the profile here.
4. Dow Freeport Complex
Dow Freeport Complex is located in Texas, the US. The complex has a petrochemical capacity of 7.98mtpa. The complex started its operations in 1951 and is operated by Dow Chemical Co. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, propylene oxide (PO) etc. Buy the profile here.
5. Shintech Plaquemine Complex
Shintech Plaquemine Complex is located in Louisiana, the US. The plants at this complex are operated by Shintech Louisiana. The complex started commercial operations in 2008 and has a petrochemical capacity of 7.72mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), caustic Soda, ethylene dichloride (EDC) and chlorine etc. Buy the profile here.
6. Exxon Mobil Corporation Baytown Complex
Exxon Mobil Corporation Baytown Complex is located in Texas, the US. The plants at this complex are operated by Exxon Mobil. The complex started commercial operations in 1940 and has a petrochemical capacity of 7.67mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, propylene, xylene, and polypropylene etc. Buy the profile here.
7. Occidental Chemical Corporation Ingleside Complex
Occidental Chemical Corporation Ingleside Complex is located in Texas, the US. The plants at this complex are operated by Ingleside Ethylene, Occidental Chemical and Oxymar. It started operations in 1977 and has a capacity of 7.28mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), caustic soda and chlorine etc. Buy the profile here.
8. CF Industries Donaldsonville Complex
Located in Louisiana, the US, CF Industries Donaldsonville Complex started operations in 1966. It has petrochemical capacity of 17.18mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by CF Industries Holdings. Key products manufactured at this complex include ammonia and urea etc. Buy the profile here.
9. Exxon Mobil Corporation Baton Rouge Complex
Exxon Mobil Corporation Baton Rouge Complex is located in Louisiana, the US. It became operational in 1942 and has a petrochemical capacity of 6.10mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by Exxon Mobil. Key products manufactured at this complex include polyethylene, ethylene, propylene and polypropylene, etc. Buy the profile here.
10. Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) San Patricio Complex
Gulf Coast Growth Ventures (GCGV) San Patricio Complex is located in Texas, the US. It became operational in 2022 and has a petrochemical capacity of 4.99mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by Exxon Mobil. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, polyethylene and ethylene glycol (EG) etc. Buy the profile here.
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