Produced in large volumes, base chemicals are sold to the
fine, speciality and consumer chemical industry or to other industries. Manufactured using basic processes such as thermal cracking and distillation, they act as essential starting products for intermediates, agrochemicals, polymers, coatings and many other products.
As a leading supplier to the oil and gas industry, ABB provides the systems, solutions and services needed to operate downstream refining and petrochemical plants safely, productively and profitably.