The impact estimation of structural transformations and mesures fowards advancement carried out in “Azerikimya” PU on energy and feedstock resources of steam cracking unit

Abstract

The article presents the detailed study and analysis of structural transformations and measures carried out at “Azerikimya” Production Union, as well as their impact on energy and feedstock resources of the steam cracking (pyrolysis) unit. As provided in the paper, the full information on the relation between technical and economic parameters of petrochemical products produced in the Republic of Azerbaijan and the performance of the steam cracker and the latter’s contribution to the yield of quality products builds upon in-depth studies and analyses. Besides, consideration is given to the necessity of structural transformations as a consequence of issues that occurred after the national petrochemical facilities had been incorporated into SOCAR. The article also highlights the importance of economic recovery in the industry that once secured an important place in the national economy, improving operational efficiencies of refining and petrochemical industries that run as a single process chain, building the state-of-the-art enterprise in line with the advanced global practice, as well as upgrading the management mechanism and structure in the petrochemical industry. It underscores the positive outcomes of the long-term national policy of sustainable development in the petrochemical industry, as well as a decisive role of an increasingly efficient future performance aimed at improving profitability and synergy across the company.