The Asian petrochemical industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by rising demand from sectors such as construction, automotive, packaging, and textiles. With massive investments in infrastructure and manufacturing across China, India, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the region is setting new benchmarks in petrochemical production. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), China alone has added as much ethylene and propylene production capacity in five years as Europe, Japan, and Korea combined.
However, this growth presents challenges. Refinery owners must maximise throughput, improve efficiency, and reduce unplanned shutdowns, all while meeting increasingly strict environmental standards. In such a high-demand environment, precise process control is critical.