Shell Investors' Handbook 2009-2013

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Chemicals

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CHEMICAL PLANT AVAILABILITY [A]

%

 

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

[A]

The calculation of Chemicals plant availability with effect from 2011 is based on a methodology to bring better alignment for our Downstream assets. Figures for 2010 and 2009 have been restated for comparison purposes.

Average worldwide

92

91

89

92

91
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CHEMICALS SALES VOLUMES [A]

THOUSAND TONNES

 

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

[A]

Excludes feedstock trading and by-products.

Europe

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

3,423

3,771

4,006

4,507

4,610

First-line derivatives and others

2,281

2,626

2,689

2,795

2,776

Total

5,704

6,397

6,695

7,302

7,386

Asia

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

2,266

2588

2,256

2,670

2,160

First-line derivatives and others

2,989

3,074

3,139

3,431

2,499

Total

5,255

5,662

5,395

6,101

4,659

Oceania

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

–

–

–

–

–

First-line derivatives and others

62

75

81

101

116

Total

62

75

81

101

116

Africa

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

–

–

–

–

–

First-line derivatives and others

47

54

62

66

56

Total

47

54

62

66

56

Americas

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

3,218

3,336

3,405

3,949

3,396

First-line derivatives and others

3,100

3,145

3,193

3,134

2,698

Total

6,318

6,481

6,598

7,083

6,094

Total product sales

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

8,907

9,695

9,667

11,126

10,166

First-line derivatives and others

8,479

8,974

9,164

9,527

8,145

Total

17,386

18,669

18,831

20,653

18,311
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ETHYLENE CAPACITY [A]

 

 

2013

2012

2011

2010

2009

[A]

Includes the Shell share of capacity entitlement (offtake rights) of joint ventures and associates, which may be different from nominal equity interest. Nominal capacity is quoted at December 31.

Europe

1,659

1,659

1,659

1,878

1,880

Asia

1,922

1,922

1,922

1,931

1,047

Oceania

–

–

–

–

–

Africa

–

–

–

–

–

Americas

2,212

2,212

2,212

2,212

2,255

Total

5,793

5,793

5,793

6,021

5,182
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CHEMICAL PRODUCTS AND THEIR MAJOR APPLICATIONS

Product group

Some typical end uses

Base chemicals:

Feedstock for petrochemical derivatives typically used for:

ethylene, propylene and aromatics

polyethylene film for packaging, carrier bags, polypropylene for moulded plastic buckets, food containers, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) for drain pipes

Ethylene oxide/glycols (EO/G)

Brake fluids, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics, polyester, packaging, antifreeze

Higher olefins and derivatives (HODer)

Sunscreen, shower gel, automobile interiors, wire insulation, detergents

Styrene monomer

Polystyrene, fridge insulation, tyres, food containers, crash helmets, film scenery

Propylene oxide and derivatives

Insulation, foam for bedding and car interiors, engineering plastics, aeroplane de-icers, cosmetics

Solvents

Pharmaceuticals, paints, mining and metalworking fluids, adhesives, inks, hand sanitisers

Phenol

Plywood, kitchen worktops, fibreglass boats, car parts, CDs, circuit boards
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