Petrochemicals (sometimes abbreviated as petchems [1]) are the chemical products obtained from petroleum by refining. Some chemical compounds made from petroleum are also obtained from other fossil fuels , such as coal or natural gas , or renewable sources such as maize , palm fruit or sugar cane .

2024年10月3日 · Petrochemical plants play a vital role in the global oil and gas industry, transforming raw materials like natural gas liquids and crude oil into essential products that power modern...

The petrochemical industry is concerned with the production and trade of petrochemicals. [ according to whom? ] A major part is constituted by the plastics (polymer) industry .

petrochemical, in the strictest sense, any of a large group of chemicals (as distinct from fuels) derived from petroleum and natural gas and used for a variety of commercial purposes. The definition, however, has been broadened to include the whole range of aliphatic, aromatic, and naphthenic organic chemicals, as well as carbon black and such ...

2024年9月30日 · What Is A Petrochemical Plant? A petrochemical plant is a specialized industrial facility that manufactures chemical compounds known as petrochemicals. These chemicals are generated from petroleum or natural gas via a series of sophisticated methods that degrade hydrocarbons into simpler molecules.

Petrochemical plant technologies encompass a range of processes and techniques used to convert raw hydrocarbons into valuable petrochemical products. These technologies are critical for the efficient and sustainable operation of petrochemical facilities.

2024年5月13日 · Petrochemicals transform raw materials derived from processing oil and gas into a myriad of products that are integral to daily life, ranging from plastics, synthetic fibers, and fertilizers to ...

Natural gas liquids and naphtha that is created from crude oil during the refining process are used as feedstocks to manufacture a wide variety of petrochemicals. When using natural gas liquids to create petrochemicals, we separate it into ethane, propane and butanes.

2024年12月17日 · The petrochemical industry is a cornerstone of modern life, driving the production of essential materials that contribute to nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Petrochemicals are fundamental to diverse industries and products, from healthcare to agriculture to electronics and renewable energy.

Refineries focus on converting crude oil into refined products like fuels and petrochemical feedstocks. Petrochemical industries focus on producing chemicals and products derived from hydrocarbons. Outputs: Refineries primarily produce fuels and a …