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.
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.
The top ten global petrochemical companies based on the 2008 revenues – excludes state-owned companies:[1]
| Company | Country | 2008 revenues $ (billion) |
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| 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 |
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Further information: Category:Petrochemical companies, China Petrochemical Corporation, National Petrochemical Company, and Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company |
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Further information: Instrumentation in petrochemical industries |
