According to GlobalData’s Petrochemicals Database, there were a total of 193 active petrochemical complexes in Middle East with a further 115 announced and planned. The largest capacities of active complexes are located in Saudi Arabia, Iran and Qatar which together account for 79% of region’s petrochemical capacity. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global petrochemicals segment. Buy the latest petrochemical plants profiles here.
In 2023, Saudi Arabia had the highest petrochemical capacity, followed by Iran and Qatar. Here are the ten largest active petrochemical complexes by capacity in Middle East in 2023, according to GlobalData’s Petrochemical Database.
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1. Petrokemya Al-Jubail Complex
Petrokemya Al-Jubail Complex is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The plants at this complex are operated by Petrokemya. The complex started commercial operations in 1985 and has petrochemical capacity of 10.46mtpa. Key products produced in this complex include ethylene, ethylbenzene, styrene, ethylene dichloride (EDC) and polyethylene etc. Buy the profile here.
2. Abu Dhabi Polymers (Borouge) Ruwais Complex
Abu Dhabi Polymers (Borouge) Ruwais Complex is located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The plants at this complex are operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co and Abu Dhabi Polymers Co Ltd. The complex started commercial operations in 2001 and has a petrochemical capacity of 9.86mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, and propylene etc. Buy the profile here.
3. Qatar Fertiliser Company Mesaieed Complex
Qatar Fertiliser Company Mesaieed Complex is located in State of Qatar, Qatar. The plants at this complex are operated by Qatar Fertiliser Co. The complex started commercial operations in 1973 and has a petrochemical capacity of 9.76mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include Urea and ammonia etc. Buy the profile here.
4. Eastern Petrochemical Company (SHARQ) Al-Jubail Complex
Eastern Petrochemical Company (SHARQ) Al-Jubail Complex is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The complex has a petrochemical capacity of 8.79mtpa. The complex started its operations in 1985 and is operated by Eastern Petrochemical Co (SHARQ) and SHARQ Eastern Petrochemical Co. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, ethylene glycol (EG), polyethylene and ethylene oxide (EO) etc. Buy the profile here.
5. Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company Rabigh Complex
Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company Rabigh Complex is located in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia. The plants at this complex are operated by Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Co. The complex started commercial operations in 2009 and has a petrochemical capacity of 8.46mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, xylene, propylene, polyethylene and polypropylene etc. Buy the profile here.
6. Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company Al-Jubail Complex
Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company Al-Jubail Complex is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The plants at this complex are operated by Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Co and Saudi Butanol Company Ltd. It started operations in 2011 and has a capacity of 6.79mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, ethylene glycol (EG), ethylene oxide (EO), polyethylene and propylene etc. Buy the profile here.
7. Sadara Chemical Company Al-Jubail Complex
Sadara Chemical Company Al-Jubail Complex is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. The plants at this complex are operated by Sadara Chemical Co. The complex started commercial operations in 2015 and has a petrochemical capacity of 6.20mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, polyethylene, propylene and nitrobenzene etc. Buy the profile here.
8. SABIC Agri-Nutrients Al-Jubail Complex
Located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, SABIC Agri-Nutrients Al-Jubail Complex started operations in 1993. It has petrochemical capacity of 5.64mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by SABIC Agri-Nutrients Co. Key products manufactured at this complex include urea and ammonia etc. Buy the profile here.
9. Pardis Petrochemical Company Assaluyeh Complex
Pardis Petrochemical Company Assaluyeh Complex is located in Bushehr, Iran. It became operational in 2007 and has a petrochemical capacity of 5.26mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by Pardis Petrochemical Co. Key products manufactured at this complex include urea and ammonia etc. Buy the profile here.
10. AR-RAZI Saudi Methanol Company Al-Jubail Complex
AR-RAZI Saudi Methanol Company Al-Jubail Complex is located in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. It became operational in 1983 and has a petrochemical capacity of 4.85mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by AR-RAZI Saudi Methanol Co. The product manufactured at this complex include methanol. Buy the profile here.
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