Gazprom Yamal Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia. The complex is expected to commence commercial operations in 2029 and is likely to have an annual petrochemical capacity of 7.2mtpa. The complex will use natural gas as its key feedstock. The plants in this complex are operated by Gazprom.
Details of key upcoming projects in Gazprom Yamal Complex
The complex is set to add capacity with upcoming plants including Gazprom Yamal Methanol Plant (4.2mtpa), Gazprom Yamal Polyethylene Plant (2.1mtpa), Gazprom Yamal Polypropylene Plant (0.9mtpa).
The complex also includes Gazprom Yamal Ethylene Plant, and Gazprom Yamal Propylene Plant for which the capacity information is not available/reported.
The operator details for upcoming plants are as follows:| Plant Name | Operator |
|---|---|
| Gazprom Yamal Ethylene Plant | Gazprom |
| Gazprom Yamal Methanol Plant | Gazprom |
| Gazprom Yamal Polyethylene Plant | Gazprom |
| Gazprom Yamal Polypropylene Plant | Gazprom |
| Gazprom Yamal Propylene Plant | Gazprom |
Key Products Capacity – Gazprom Yamal Complex, 2021-2030
The complex is expected to produce key products such as methanol, polyethylene, and polypropylene.
Methanol accounts for major capacity share i.e., 58.3% of the total annual capacity of the complex with 4.2mtpa, followed by polyethylene and polypropylene with 29.2% (2.1mtpa) and 12.5% (0.9mtpa) respectively.
About Gazprom
Gazprom is an integrated global oil and gas company. It carries out the exploration, production, transportation, storage, processing and marketing of natural gas, gas condensate and crude oil. The company also sells gas as a vehicle fuel and participates in the generation and marketing of heat and electricity. It owns the gas trunk lines integrated in the Unified Gas Supply System (UGSS) of Russia. The company sells more than half of overall gas produced in Russia and exports gas to countries within and outside the former Soviet Union. It also produces and exports liquefied natural gas. Gazprom is headquartered in Moscow, Russia.
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