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Petrochemical industry 
Summary
The petrochemical industry is concerned with the production and trade of petrochemicals. A major part is constituted by the plastics (polymer) industry. It directly interfaces with the petroleum industry, especially the downstream sector.
Companies edit
The top ten global petrochemical companies based on the 2008 revenues – excludes state-owned companies:[1]
| Company | Country | 2008 revenues $ (billion) |
|---|---|---|
| BASF | Germany | 62.30 |
| Dow Chemical | US | 57.51 |
| ExxonMobil Chemical | US | 55 |
| LyondellBasell Industries | Netherlands | 51 |
| INEOS | UK | 47 |
| SABIC | Saudi Arabia | 37.66 |
| Formosa Plastics Corporation | Taiwan | 31.5 |
| Sumitomo Chemical | Japan | 16.65 |
| DuPont | US | 31.83 |
| Chevron Phillips | US | 13 |
Countries and sites edit
Technology edit
Conferences edit
- Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference
- International Petrochemical Conference by the AFPM[2]
Associations edit
- American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
- European Petrochemical Association
- Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association
Awards edit
See also edit
- Aqueous Wastes from Petroleum and Petrochemical Plants
- All pages with titles containing petrochemical