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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nGlobalData identified Asia as the second-highest contributor to the global VDU capacity additions, accounting for roughly 30% of the total additions through 2026. The announced Larkana refinery in Pakistan is one of the highest contributors in the region, with 192 mbd of capacity expected to become operational in 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Middle East will be the third-highest contributor, accounting for 27% of the global VDU capacity additions during the outlook period. Iran will account for most of the capacity additions in the region, with 516mbd of capacity expected to be added by 2026 from three new build and expansion projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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