Petrochemicals
With the growth of the Petrochemical sector in the Middle East and China, and the decline in capacity in the mature North Atlantic basin, the question is: How far will the global restructuring go?
  • Will the rapid changes in global petrochemical balance continue?
  • What strategies are available for further Middle East expansion as supply of the cheapest feeds is restricted?
  • When will China's market and capacity growth ease?
  • Will Latin America and Russia become significant players?
  • How will mature North Atlantic Basin capacity survive?
  • Will gas liquids from shale revive the industry in the US?
  • Will global consolidation continue?
  • Where do downstream and specialty investments make sense?
  • Are biomass and coal/gas conversion significant issues?
  • How can operational improvements and refinery-petrochemical integration allow others to compete in a rapidly changing market?
On 7 January 2011, KBC released its second in a series of Global Energy Perspectives. This executive briefing outlines some of KBC's views on the key issues shaping the petrochemical sector over the coming decade and beyond.

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