Braskem Camacari Complex is an active petrochemical complex located in Bahia, Brazil. The complex started commercial operations in 1977 and currently has an active annual capacity of 4.24mtpa. Its capacity is expected to remain the same as 4.24mtpa in 2030. The plants in this complex are operated by Braskem.
Key Products Capacity – Braskem Camacari Complex, 2020
Key products produced in this complex include ethylene, polyethylene, propylene, benzene, xylenes etc.
Ethylene accounts for major capacity share i.e., 30.1% of the total annual capacity of the complex with 1.28mtpa, followed by polyethylene and propylene with 18.1% (0.77mtpa) and 12.9% (0.55mtpa) respectively.
About Braskem
Braskem SA (Braskem) is a thermoplastic resins provider that produces, distributes, and sells diversified portfolio of petrochemical and thermoplastic products. Its portfolio includes polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), ethane, propene, butadiene, chlorine, caustic soda and hydrogen and sodium hypochlorite. The company serves customer in packaging, civil construction, industrial, retail, automotive, agribusiness, and health and hygiene, among others. It also produces green polyethylene from sugarcanes. It has operations in Camacari, Triunfo, Capuava, Sao Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro; Brazil; the US; Mexico; and Germany. Braskem is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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