About Petrochemicals

What are Petrochemicals

Polyethylene cord and rope, flexible packaging material, polystyrene cups and other consumer products, such as nylon and plastics are all examples of materials made from petrochemicals - products used in our day-to-day lives. Read more

Petrochemicals FAQs

What are some derivatives of natural gas liquids, and what products are they used to make? This section provides you with quick and easy answers to commonly asked questions related to petrochemicals. Read more

Statistics

This a valuable section outlining current statistics regarding the production potential of petrochemicals in Alberta, and much more. Read more

Petrochemical Facts

Alberta is Canada’s leading producer of petrochemicals with a production capacity of 8.6 billion pounds per year. If you are looking for more interesting facts on petrochemicals, this section will provide it for you. Read more
Last reviewed/revised: 2007-09-07