Shell Investors’ Handbook 2010-2014

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Chemicals

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CHEMICAL PLANT AVAILABILITY [A]

%

 

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

[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 have been restated for comparison purposes.

Average worldwide

85

92

91

89

92
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CHEMICALS SALES VOLUMES [A]

THOUSAND TONNES

 

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

[A]

Excludes feedstock trading and by-products.

Europe

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

3,287

3,423

3,771

4,006

4,507

First-line derivatives and others

2,019

2,281

2,626

2,689

2,795

Total

5,306

5,704

6,397

6,695

7,302

Asia

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

2,220

2,266

2,588

2,256

2,670

First-line derivatives and others

2,901

2,989

3,074

3,139

3,431

Total

5,121

5,255

5,662

5,395

6,101

Oceania

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

–

–

–

–

–

First-line derivatives and others

35

62

75

81

101

Total

35

62

75

81

101

Africa

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

–

–

–

–

–

First-line derivatives and others

43

47

54

62

66

Total

43

47

54

62

66

Americas

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

3,251

3,218

3,336

3,405

3,949

First-line derivatives and others

3,252

3,100

3,145

3,193

3,134

Total

6,503

6,318

6,481

6,598

7,083

Total product sales

 

 

 

 

 

Base chemicals

8,758

8,907

9,695

9,667

11,126

First-line derivatives and others

8,250

8,479

8,974

9,164

9,527

Total

17,008

17,386

18,669

18,831

20,653
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ETHYLENE CAPACITY [A]

 

 

2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

[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

1,659

1,878

Asia

1,922

1,922

1,922

1,922

1,931

Oceania

–

–

–

–

–

Africa

–

–

–

–

–

Americas

2,212

2,212

2,212

2,212

2,212

Total

5,793

5,793

5,793

5,793

6,021
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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 drainpipes

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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