The creation of rubber and plastic materials relies not only on chemical feedstocks but also, crucially, on energy. The polymers we encounter daily largely originate from the petrochemical industry: crude oil is refined and separated to yield basic feedstocks such as ethylene and propylene, which are then transformed via polymerization into the base resins for plastics and rubber.

While this process may appear straightforward, it is fundamentally dependent on a stable energy supply. From raw material heating and catalytic reactions to final product molding, every stage requires the continuous input of electricity, steam, and other energy sources. It is the seamless synergy between the chemical industry and energy systems that endows rubber and plastic materials with their remarkable diversity of forms and performance characteristics.