European olefins production: could 2020 top 2019 despite coronavirus?
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Report summary
Table of contents
- European olefins production in the rear-view mirror
- 1) Outage activity in 2020 less than half 2019 – boosts production
- 2) Naphtha comes back as a competitive feedstock – boosts production
- 3) Lower feedstock costs allowing competitive exports and reducing imports – boosts production
- 4) Economic shock and uncertain demand for olefins – lowers production
- Conclusions
Tables and charts
This report includes the following images and tables:
- Year-on-year percentage change in total European olefins production
- European ethylene capacity lost from planned and unplanned outage activity
- Average European naphtha prices in Euros per ton
- Net European olefins (ethylene and propylene) trade
What's included
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