Ethylene, Co-Products & Derivatives

We are a leading North American producer of ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, ethylene glycol and acetyls.Photo: Woman standing in dairy aisle holding plastic food containers

  • 2006 Revenues: $13.2 billion*
  • Large scale operations and the operational flexibility to use the lowest-cost raw materials provide competitive advantages
  • A key producer of polymer resins for plastic films, blow-molded and extruded products and wire and cable insulating resins and compounds for electrical, electronic, telecommunications and automotive markets
  • 1,400-mile ethylene/propylene pipeline distribution system that spans the Texas Gulf Coast and into Louisiana

*Includes intersegment sales.

  Rated Capacity Major Capacity Positions
2006
Major products (billion lbs/yr) Global North America
Ethylene 10.8 5 2

Propylene

4.8   2
Butadiene 1.2 4 3
Benzene (million gal/yr) 310   3
Ethylene glycol 1.4   2
Ethylene oxide 1.5   2
High-density polyethylene 3.2   3
Low-density polyethylene 1.4   3
Linear low-density Polyethylene 1.2   4

Vinyl acetate monomer

0.8 4 2
Acetic acid 1.2 3 2


End Uses:
Food packaging and containers, beverage cups and bottles, wire and cable compounds, adhesives, paints and coatings, surfactants, industrial cleaners, cosmetics, emulsifiers, antifreeze, household appliances, toys, pipes, detergents, countertops, sinks, clothing, storage tanks, medical tubing, automotive fascia, battery cases, grocery, merchandise and trash bags and more.

Information current as of March 1, 2007

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