What is the Petrochemical Industry?
In the petrochemical industry, raw materials - predominantly petroleum and natural gas - are transformed into chemical products, often called feedstocks. These chemicals serve as the building blocks for a wide range of everyday items, such as polymers, detergents and agricultural chemicals. The petrochemical industry is the foundation of chemical manufacturing, playing a pivotal role in supplying indispensable materials for downstream applications.
For decades, it has relied on cyclical global supply and demand patterns. However, as global events complicate these cycles, cost-conscious petrochemical organisations must identify new ways to drive sustainable, long-term growth—these range from embracing digitisation to delivering end products produced sustainably. The industry is turning challenging disruptions into opportunities, and John Crane is here to support them at every stage.
John Crane understands the intricate production and cost dynamics in the petrochemical industry. We leverage 75 years of specialised expertise to guide customers through uncertain times with reliability and sustainability at our core. We take pride in empowering world-class petrochemical operations with our range of mechanical seals and seal support systems, power transmission couplings, gas turbine filtration solutions and a global support network.
