Top five upcoming petrochemical complexes in Africa
According to GlobalData’s petrochemicals database there were a total of 63 active petrochemical complexes in Africa with a further 49 announced and planned. The largest capacities of upcoming petrochemical complexes are located in Egypt, Nigeria and Tanzania, the capacities of which together account for 84% of region’s upcoming petrochemical capacity. By 2030 a total of 35.42mtpa of capacity additions are expected to be commissioned, taking the total petrochemical capacity to 86.55mtpa. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global petrochemicals segment. Buy the latest petrochemical plant profiles here.
Here are the five largest upcoming petrochemical complexes in Africa by capacity additions, according to latest information from GlobalData’s petrochemicals database.
1. Tahrir Petrochemicals Company Ain Sokhna Complex
Tahrir Petrochemicals Company Ain Sokhna Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex, located in Suez Governorate, Egypt. The capacity additions of 5.72mtpa are expected to start operations by 2027. The complex will use naphtha as its key feedstock. Key products that will be produced in this complex are ethylene, polyethylene and propylene etc. The complex is operated by Egypt Hydrocarbon Corp. Buy the profile here.
2. Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Brass Complex
Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Company Brass Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Bayelsa, Nigeria. The capacity additions of 3.5mtpa are expected to start operations by 2024, which is likely to reach 5.57mtpa in 2030. The complex will use natural gas as its key feedstock. The products that will be produced in this complex are methanol, urea and ammonia. The complex is operated by Brass Fertilizer & Petrochemical Co Ltd. Buy the profile here.
3. The Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company El-Alamein Complex
The Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company El-Alamein Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Matrouh Governorate, Egypt. The capacity additions of 3.18mtpa are expected to start operations by 2028. Key products that will be produced in this complex are ethylene glycol (EG), propylene and styrene, etc. The complex is operated by Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Co. Buy the profile here.
4. Dangote Group Lekki Complex
Dangote Group Lekki Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Lagos State, Nigeria. The capacity additions of 3.1mtpa are expected to start operations by 2023. The products that will be produced in this complex are propylene, polypropylene and polyethylene. The complex is operated by Dangote Industries Ltd. Buy the profile here.
5. Notore Chemical Industries Onne Complex
Notore Chemical Industries Onne Complex is an upcoming petrochemical complex located in Rivers State, Nigeria. The capacity additions of 3.08mtpa are expected to start operations by 2023. The complex will use natural gas as its key feedstock. The products that will be produced in this complex are methanol, urea and ammonia. The complex is operated Notore Chemical Industries Plc. Buy the profile here.