The petrochemical industries are located in the Rivers State of Nigeria due to oil deposits.

Rivers State is one of the major oil-producing states in Nigeria, with abundant reserves of crude oil and natural gas.

These resources are essential for the functioning of petrochemical industries, which produce various products such as fertilizers, plastics, polymers, etc. from petroleum and its derivatives.

Therefore, the availability of oil deposits in Rivers State attracts and supports the petrochemical industries in the region.