Finding alternatives to fossil naphtha is crucial for the defossilization of the chemical industry. The concept of “alternative naphtha” utilizes the existing infrastructure of refineries and steam crackers in the chemical industry, where part of the fossil feedstock – crude oil or fossil naphtha – can be replaced by alternatives derived from the three possible sources of renewable carbon: CO2, biomass and recycling.
This new report from the nova-Institute analyzes the value chains, associated technologies, market participants and the volumes and capacities through which renewable carbon can be used in refineries and steam crackers as a substitute for fossil feedstocks.
With 188 pages, 22 tables and 48 graphs, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the capacity growth for these alternative naphtha sources as a feedstock for the chemical industry, the production routes and the need for upgrading, the key companies and partnerships, and the regulatory environment.
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