Chemical plants produce olefins by steam cracking of natural gas liquids like ethane and propane. Aromatics are produced by catalytic reforming of naphtha. The petrochemical industry is concerned with the production and trade of petrochemicals. A major part is constituted by the plastics industry. It directly interfaces with the petroleum industry, especially the downstream sector. Petrochemical plants convert natural resources such as crude oil and natural gas liquids into products. India ‎

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