Ethylene is one of the most important basic raw materials for the petrochemical industry. A statistic from IEK of ITRI indicates that ethylene production in 2011 slowed down significantly with a growth rate of less than 1%. Global ethylene production capacity in 2012 reached 154 million metric tons, a growth of 3.9% compared to 2011. The new production capacity is concentrated in Asia and the Middle East....
1.Global ethylene supply status
2.The United States will become a region of rapid growth in ethylene capacity
3.Ethylene capacity growth rate in the Middle East will slow down
4.China may adjust the development model of ethylene industry
5.Conclusions
Figure 1 Global Ethylene Production Capacity Distribution