Navigating divergent trends in global oil demand: the impact of petrochemicals

Dean Foreman () and Martha Gilchrist Moore ()
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Dean Foreman: Texas Oil & Gas Association
Martha Gilchrist Moore: American Chemistry Council

Business Economics, 2024, vol. 59, issue 4, No 8, 275-279

Abstract: Abstract The debate over global oil demand growth has become polarized between two trends: the electrification of road transport, which reduces oil consumption, and the rising industrial demand for petrochemicals and plastics, which increases it. Recent forecasts present conflicting views on these trends. While transportation remains the largest oil consuming segment, the impact of growing petrochemical and industrial applications is less well understood due to limited data on intermediate products and refinery processes. Understanding the relationship between consumer goods demand and petrochemical oil use is crucial for accurate corporate planning and energy policy, highlighting the need for improved data and measurement.

Keywords: Oil demand; Petrochemicals; Transportation electrification; Consumer goods demand; Natural Gas Liquids (NGLs); Energy policy and investment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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