The United States downstream industry accounted for 18.8% of the global refining capacity and witnessed a CAGR of 0.92% between 2013 and 2018. The Gulf Coast region is the largest refining center in the United States and is home to approximately half of the country’s refining capacity. As of 2018, the Gulf Coast accounted for 45% of total petroleum refining capacity and 51% of total natural gas processing capacity in the United States. The US Gulf Coast region is expected to witness a fresh wave of investment in the downstream business, during the forecast period. In 2018, Total SA planned to build a new petrochemical plant of capacity 1 million metric ton per year of an ethane cracker at Port Arthur, Texas. The petrochemical plant involves an investment of USD 1.7 billion, and it is anticipated to commence production by 2020.

1. INTRODUCTION

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET OVERVIEW

5. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS