According to GlobalData’s Petrochemicals Database, there were a total of 385 active petrochemical complexes in North America with a further 67 announced and planned. The largest capacities of active complexes are located in the US, Canada and Mexico, the capacities of which together account for 100% 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, the US had the highest petrochemical capacity, followed by Canada and Mexico. Here are the ten largest active petrochemical complexes by capacity in North America in 2023, according to GlobalData’s Petrochemical Database..
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1. Formosa Plastics Group Point Comfort Complex
Formosa Plastics Group Point Comfort Complex is located in Texas, US. The plants at this complex are operated by Formosa Plastics Corp USA and Nan Ya Plastics. The complex started commercial operations in 1978 and has petrochemical capacity of 10.61mtpa. Key products produced in this complex include ethylene, polyethylene, ethylene dichloride (EDC), ethylene glycol (EG) and polypropylene etc. Buy the profile here.
2. LyondellBasell Channelview Complex
LyondellBasell Channelview Complex is located in Texas, US. The plants at this complex are operated by LyondellBasell Industries NV. The complex started commercial operations in 1957 and has a petrochemical capacity of 9.70mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, propylene, ethylbenzene, styrene and propylene oxide etc. Buy the profile here.
3. Exxon Mobil Corporation Baytown Complex
Exxon Mobil Corporation Baytown Complex is located in Texas, US. The plants at this complex are operated by Exxon Mobil Corp. The complex started commercial operations in 1940 and has a petrochemical capacity of 7.77mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, propylene, polypropylene and xylene etc. Buy the profile here.
4. Dow Freeport Complex
Dow Freeport Complex is located in Texas, US. The complex has a petrochemical capacity of 7.50mtpa. The complex started its operations in 1951 and is operated by Dow Chemical Co. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, propylene oxide (PO) etc. Buy the profile here.
5. CF Industries Donaldsonville Complex
Located in Louisiana, US, CF Industries Donaldsonville Complex started operations in 1966. It has petrochemical capacity of 7.18mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by CF Industries Holdings Inc. Key products manufactured at this complex include ammonia and urea etc. Buy the profile here.
6. Exxon Mobil Corporation Baytown Complex
Exxon Mobil Corporation Baton Rouge Complex is located in Louisiana, US. It became operational in 1942 and has a petrochemical capacity of 6.20mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by Exxon Mobil Corp. Key products manufactured at this complex include polyethylene, ethylene, propylene and polypropylene, etc . Buy the profile here.
7. Occidental Chemical Corporation Ingleside Complex
Occidental Chemical Corporation Ingleside Complex is located in Texas, US. The plants at this complex are operated by Ingleside Ethylene LLC, Occidental Chemical Corp and Oxymar Inc. It started operations in 1989 and has a capacity of 6.03mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene dichloride (EDC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), etc. Buy the profile here.
8. Westlake Chemical Corporation Lake Charles Complex
Westlake Chemical Corporation Lake Charles Complex is located in Louisiana, US. The plants at this complex are operated by Westlake Corp. The complex started commercial operations in 1986 and has a petrochemical capacity of 5.48mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene Dichloride (EDC), ethylene, vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and polyethylene etc. Buy the profile here.
9. Dow Plaquemine Complex
Dow Plaquemine Complex is located in Louisiana, US. The plants at this complex are operated by Dow Chemical Co. The complex started commercial operations in 1958 and has a petrochemical capacity of 5.10mtpa. Key products manufactured at this complex include polyethylene, ethylene, propylene, propylene oxide and ethylene glycol (EG) etc. Buy the profile here.
10. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Baytown Complex
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Baytown Complex is located in Texas, US. It became operational in 1963 and has a petrochemical capacity of 5.00mtpa. The plants at this complex are operated by Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LLC. Key products manufactured at this complex include ethylene, polyethylene and propylene etc . Buy the profile here.
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