300px|thumb|right|Jampilen Petrochemical co., [[Asaluyeh, Iran]]
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.
Companies
The top global petrochemical companies based on different KPIs:
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! Company !! Country !!2008 revenues $ (billion) !! 2021 annual revenue $ (million) !! 2023 market cap $ (billion)
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|BASF || Germany || 62.30 || || 51.1
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|Dow Chemical || US || 57.51 || ||
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|ExxonMobil Chemical / ExxonMobil || US || 55 || 398.6|| 466.8
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|LyondellBasell Industries || Netherlands || 51 || ||
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|Ineos || UK || 47 || ||
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|SABIC || Saudi Arabia || 37.66 ||<!--39,9
Associations
- American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)
- European Petrochemical Association (EPCA)
- Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)
- Petrochemicals Europe (industry sector of Cefic)
Awards
- Medal "For the Tapping of the Subsoil and Expansion of the Petrochemical Complex of Western Siberia"
- Petrochemical Heritage Award
See also
- Aqueous Wastes from Petroleum and Petrochemical Plants