Kirby, P.
Patrick Kirby is a Principal Analyst for the EMEARC region for Wood Mackenzie. In this role, he is integral in developing Wood Mackenzie’s light olefins forecast for the EMEARC region. His previous work experience includes being a Senior Consultant with CMAI and both project and operations-based positions in the olefins division for SABIC Europe. Mr. Kirby holds a chemical engineering degree from the University of Manchester and is a chartered engineer with the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
Petrochemicals: Ethylene and polyethylene— An outlook to 2022
Petrochemicals
/ Construction
/ Economics
/ Naphtha
/ Natural Gas
/ Polymers
/ Products
/ Africa
/ Americas
/ Asia/Pacific
/ Europe
/ Middle East
The first petrochemical-based production of ethylene occurred nearly a century ago. Since then, the industry has undergone a momentous evolution.
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Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
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Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
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