OilChem: Propane shortage on conflicts to hinder PDH operating rate

Source: Mysteel Mar 11, 2026 09:20

The operating rate of PDH units is predicted to drop, as geopolitical risks in the Middle East will result in the shortage of feedstock propane.

The operating rate of propane dehydrogenation (PDH) industry is anticipated to move down, as the conflicts in the Middle East will undermine the supply of feedstock propane. The capacity of PDH units in China has reached 23.43 million t/y so far this year. However, the supply of domestic propane is