Petrochemicals

projects tracked
319
active
159
countries
59

Processes and products related to upstream chemical production, including steam cracking and refining operations.

Projects in petrochemicals

chemXplore tracks 319 projects in petrochemicals, of which 159 are active.

  1. 39 projects Announced / Concept
  2. 30 projects FEED / Pre-FID
  3. 14 projects FID / Sanctioned
  4. 63 projects Under Construction
  5. 13 projects Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 96 new construction, 40 expansion, 20 revamp / retrofit and 3 conversion / repurposing.

Expected start-up, by year
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68 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.

What moved recently

  • 30 October 2026 Sasol ISOSIV Paraffin Unit Restart, Augusta, Italy · Operational / Completed · Italy
  • 30 October 2026 MOL Danube Refinery AV3 Unit Reconstruction, Százhalombatta · Operational / Completed · Hungary
  • 19 October 2026 Noventra Port Qasim PTA technology upgrade retrofit · Announced / Concept · Pakistan
  • 15 October 2026 PetroChina Tarim 1.2 Mt/yr phase II ethylene project · Operational / Completed · China
  • 13 October 2026 Rompetrol Quality Control Laboratory Equipment Modernization, Petromidia and Vega · Under Construction · Romania

Latest news in petrochemicals

6 November 2026
LOTTE Chemical restructures basic chemicals and expands specialty businesses after Q3 2026 loss

Q3 revenue KRW 5.3951T, operating loss KRW 281.4B; Daesan JV launched; Yeosu integration targeted H1 next year; Yulchon compounding capacity 500,000 t/yr with new specialty line in Q1.

6 November 2026
MOL Group posts USD 1,250m profit before tax in Q3 2026

Strong refining margins and higher gas prices lifted results, while petrochemicals weakness and regulated fuel pricing weighed on retail performance.

6 November 2026
Sinopec’s Hou Qijun at 9th CIIE opening and theme forum

Chairman sets priorities on supply‑chain resilience, green development and open innovation; Sinopec signs US$41.3bn in procurement deals with 37 partners.

5 November 2026
ORLEN Q3 2026 results: lowest fuel prices in the EU support Polish economy

Q3 LIFO EBITDA PLN 14.8bn, revenue PLN 80.1bn, net profit PLN 5.6bn; PLN 7.8bn invested; Afrodite appraisal lifts ORLEN’s gas share above 4bn m³; negative net debt-to-EBITDA.

5 November 2026
MCG Group H1 FY2027 Consolidated Results

Sales rose 13.2% to ¥2,037.1bn; core operating income jumped 60.9% to ¥202.8bn while net income fell 18.1% to ¥90.2bn. Full-year revenue and profit forecasts were raised.

5 November 2026
Borouge International scales AI and digitalization globally

Rolling out AI across production, innovation, supply chain and customer engagement; aims to deliver $100 million in value by 2027 and signed technology partnerships at ADIPEC 2026.

5 November 2026
MOL receives OFAC licence for preparatory NIS acquisition transactions

Permits transfer of Russian‑issued securities and related Russian approvals; valid until 28 February 2027; does not permit final divestment without separate OFAC authorisation.

4 November 2026
SONATRACH and World Bank Group sign MoU on flaring, methane and green hydrogen

Agreement targets reducing gas flaring and methane emissions, accelerating green hydrogen and derivatives, and exploring petrochemicals and fertilizers cooperation with technical assistance and financing studies.

4 November 2026
TA'ZIZ closes $1.39 billion financing for Ruwais ammonia and terminal projects

Two Ruwais projects secured $1.39bn; terminal received $928m (incl. $225m Islamic), ammonia $460m for a 1 mtpa plant. EPC works are >90% (ammonia) and ~70% (terminal).

4 November 2026
PureCycle Technologies Q3 2026 results: branded ramps, Ironton output up, Thailand permit

Branded programs could reach 45–55M lb/yr; Ironton produced 5.2M lb in Q3; $193M liquidity plus $200M revolver; Thailand construction permit issued.

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