Petrochemical, are chemical products derived from petroleum. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, or renewable sources such as corn or sugar cane. It can readily be applied to fundamental human needs, such as health, hygiene, housing and food. 95% of all manufactured goods, like electronics, furniture, appliances, textiles, and many more, are based on petrochemicals.
The petrochemical industry responds to global challenges.
- Petrochemicals enable downstream industries to innovate and improve the quality of life by providing the necessary building blocks.
- They enhance product lifecycles and increase the durability, flexibility and convenience of products making materials more lightweight and efficient. Such innovations may be found in renewable energy, such as windmills and solar panels, insulation materials, healthcare, protection and safety, long lasting infrastructures used in construction and many more.
- The petrochemical industry innovates with local customers, universities and research and development institutions owing to their close geographic proximity.
The two most common petrochemical classes are olefins (including ethylene and propylene) and aromatics (including benzene, toluene and xylene isomers).
Oil refineries produce olefins and aromatics by fluid catalytic cracking of petroleum fractions. Chemical plants produce olefins by steam cracking of natural gas liquids like ethane and propane. Aromatics are produced by catalytic reforming of naphtha. Olefins and aromatics are the building-blocks for a wide range of materials such as solvents, detergents, and adhesives. Olefins are the basis for polymers and oligomers used in plastics, resins, fibers, elastomers, lubricants, and gels.
From crude oil to everyday life products
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