PUBLISHER: GlobalData | PRODUCT CODE: 1199222
PUBLISHER: GlobalData | PRODUCT CODE: 1199222
Global ethylene capacity is poised to see considerable growth over the upcoming years, potentially increasing from 214.39 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2021 to 324.90 mtpa in 2030. Around 146 planned and announced plants are slated to come online by 2030, primarily in Asia and the Middle East. Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Ltd, China Petrochemical Corp, and Exxon Mobil Corp are the top three companies by planned and announced capacity additions globally over the upcoming years.