Zhong Guo Hua Gong Bao·2025-12-10 03:19Core Viewpoint - Chevron and Phillips 66's joint venture, Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem), is advancing two world-class petrochemical projects that are now expected to commence production in 2027, delayed from the original 2026 timeline [1] Group 1: Project Details - The two projects include an $8.5 billion ethylene and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) joint facility located in Orange, Texas, and a $6 billion integrated petrochemical complex in Ras Laffan, Qatar [1] - The Texas project will feature a 2.1 million tons per year ethane cracker and two HDPE units with a capacity of 1 million tons each, while the Qatar project will have a 2.1 million tons per year ethane cracker and two HDPE units with a total capacity of 1.68 million tons per year [1] Group 2: Market Impact - Upon completion, these projects will add 4.2 million tons per year of ethylene and 2.68 million tons per year of HDPE capacity to the currently oversupplied and weak global market [1] - The projects will leverage low-cost ethane feedstock from U.S. shale gas and Qatar's North Field, providing a competitive cost advantage [1]