Chemicals & Petrochemicals Industry Overview for Non-technical Personnel

Petrochemical Products and Business Structures – From Derivatives to Polymers

1. The Natural Gas/Shale Gas Revolution:
Overview of how shale gas and natural gas developments have reshaped energy markets, petrochemical feedstocks, and global supply chains.

2. Evaluation of the Major Players and their Strategies:
Overview of key companies and regions shaping the global petrochemical industry through production capacity, innovation, market influence, and the strategic approaches they employ to maintain competitiveness.

3. Difference in Costs and Margins Between Producing Regions:
Analysis of regional variations in production costs and profit margins driven by feedstock availability, energy prices, and operational efficiencies.

4. Detailed Investigation of Major Ethylene Derivatives:
In-depth analysis of products derived from ethylene, such as ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, and PVC.

4. Aromatics and Aromatics Business:
Examination of aromatic hydrocarbons and their role in producing a wide array of petrochemical products.

6. Focus on Benzene, Toluene, and Xylene:
Detailed study of the BTX aromatics group, their derivatives, and industrial applications.

7. Fundamentals of Key Petrochemical Building Blocks:
Overview of the production, properties, and industrial uses of butylene, butadiene, polyethylene, and polypropylene in synthetic rubber, plastics, and everyday products.

8. LDPE, HDPE, and LLDPE:
Comparative analysis of the different types of polyethylene, including their properties, production methods, and end uses.

9. Business Structure:
Exploration of how petrochemical companies are structured, including supply chains, value integration, and market strategies.