VOL. XXXIII

NO. 26

2-APRIL-1990

Libya

Ras Lanuf Petrochemical Production in 1989

Ethylene production from the 330,000 ton/year Ras Lanuf petrochemical complextotaled 300,711 tons in 1989, compared to 261,782 tons in 1988, or an increaseof 14.87%, according to information provided to MEES. Increases have also beenregistered in the production of the other products produced by the complex -propylene, butane and pyrolysis gasoline. Around 96% of the ethylene productionis destined for export. The plant...