Egypt’s Petrochemical Industry: Growth & Vision

All about Egypt began during the era of Pharos. Pharos is the vernacular term often used to name the monarchs of ancient Egypt; even Petrochemicals building blocks (like ethylene) were noticed to be produced during the era of Pharos. They have been using gas obtained from the fermentation process of fig plants, and this gas was ethylene. Moreover, Bitumen was discovered among materials used in pyramid construction and embalming operations to preserve pharos bodies after death.

Egypt's petrochemical industry relies on benefiting from locally produced natural gas by adding value to Egypt's reserves. However, during the last century, Egypt took its first steps towards the petrochemical industry and touched this rich field by establishing it in the Suez Governorate. The Egyptian state has paid great attention to this strategic industry. Egypt had a clear and robust vision focusing on supporting the Egyptian economy and a step towards reaching self-sufficiency.

Stages in Petrochemical Industry

The petrochemical industry in Egypt witnessed a remarkable and gradual development from the late 1940s until the beginning of the 21st century through three main stages:

First Stage

This represented the starting point of the Suez Governorate. Then, in the mid-seventies, two urea factories were established in…