Dow Freeport Complex is an active petrochemical complex located in Texas, the US. The complex started commercial operations in 1940 and currently has an active annual capacity of 7.98mtpa. Its capacity is expected to remain the same as 7.98mtpa in 2030. The plants in this complex are operated by Dow Chemical and The Dow Chemical.
Key Products Capacity – Dow Freeport Complex, 2020
Key products produced in this complex include ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, propylene oxide (PO), methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) etc.
Ethylene accounts for major capacity share i.e., 45.6% of the total annual capacity of the complex with 3.64mtpa, followed by propylene and polyethylene with 15.9% (1.27mtpa) and 14.5% (1.16mtpa) respectively.
About Dow Chemical
The Dow Chemical Co (Dow) is a manufacturer and supplier of chemical products. The company’s product offerings include emulsions, fluids, dispersants, optical materials, coatings, plastic additives, elastomers, plastomers, resins, and adhesives. The company serves automotive, transportation, agriculture, paper, packaging, consumer, oil and gas, energy, textile, food and beverage, industrial, and medical sectors. Dow is headquartered in Midland, Michigan, the US.
Methodology
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