Where is the Most Value for Ethylene and Olefin By-Products?

摘要

With excess production capacity affecting the industry, olefin petrochemical markets have entered the weaker portion of the traditional "petrochemical cycle". The threat of lower prices and margins in the refining and petrochemical businesses is causing producers to seek new ways to maximize the value of their products while minimizing their costs of production. This paper will address the following questions: · What are ethylene producers doing to minimize costs? · Why should ethylene producers care about the value of by-products? · What are the key issues concerning propylene valuation? · What are the key issues concerning C4 olefin valuation?