{
  "schema_version": "1.0",
  "codex": {
    "name": "The Energy Codex",
    "url": "https://thecodex.expert/energy/",
    "domain": "energy"
  },
  "entry": {
    "id": "petrochemicals",
    "status": "active",
    "url_html": "https://thecodex.expert/energy/petrochemicals/",
    "name": "Petrochemicals \u2014 Oil Beyond Fuel",
    "type": "concept",
    "aliases": [
      "petrochemicals",
      "plastics",
      "fertiliser",
      "ammonia",
      "Haber-Bosch",
      "ethylene"
    ],
    "definition": {
      "canonical": "Petrochemicals are chemicals derived from petroleum and natural gas used to make plastics, synthetic fibres, fertilisers, and pharmaceuticals. Approximately 14% of oil (14M bbl/day) is for petrochemical feedstocks. Largest hub: Jubail Industrial City (27.01N 49.67E \u2014 world's largest, SABIC/Saudi Ara"
    },
    "provenance": {
      "author": "The Codex (Let Us Do It For U)",
      "created": "2026-05-03",
      "last_updated": "2026-05-04",
      "confidence": "high",
      "citation": "\"Petrochemicals \u2014 Oil Beyond Fuel\", The Energy Codex, https://thecodex.expert/energy/petrochemicals/, last updated 2026-05-04."
    }
  }
}