GCC exports over 80pc of petchem productionThe Gulf countries export more than 80 per cent of their petrochemical production including ethylene glycol, styrene monomer and paraxylene to overseas markets, said a senior industry expert. “These exports have included ove More… |
Equate sees Kuwait sales soar to $45mEquate Petrochemical Company, a major player in the petrochemical sector based in Kuwait, said its annual sales to local Kuwaiti plastic manufacturers for 2012 increased by over 300 per cent thus netting orders worth $45 million. More… |
Gulf petchem investments to top $250bnThe total investments in the petrochemical sector in the Gulf region will balloon to more than $250 billion by 2015, said an expert while speaking at a major industry event in Dubai. The 4th International Conference for Plastics C More… |
Kuwait Aromatics names new directorsKuwait Aromatics Company (Karo), a major joint venture company owning aromatics and styrene facilities in Kuwait, has named Ahmad Al-Jemaz as its new chairman of the board of directors. Karo is a joint venture grouping Petrochemic More… |
Equate wins top regional CSR awardKuwait-based Equate Petrochemical Company received the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 2012 Award during the recent third annual Oil & Gas Middle East Awards ceremony in Dubai. “Such recognition is a result of Equa More… |
Equate issues 2011 sustainability reportEquate Petrochemical Company, a major player in the petrochemical sector based in Kuwait, has issued its 2011 sustainability report based on the global reporting initiative (GRI) framework and as per international reporting standards. More… |
Kuwait sees Nov re-opening for EG unitKuwait-based Equate Petrochemical Company said that its ethylene glycol (EG) unit is estimated to be back online mid-November. “This was a change in schedule from what was issued on August 2, which had stipulated that the 55 More… |
Equate profit jumps 20pc to $1.05 billionKuwait's Equate Petrochemical Company has announced a net profit of $1.05 billion for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2011, a 20 per cent increase over what was achieved in 2010. Following its board and general assembly meetings held i More… |
Equate backs students training programEquate Petrochemical Company has announced its sponsorship, for the fourth consecutive year, of the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR) summer training program for high school and university students. Established in 1995, Equat More… |
Equate Petrochemical wins CSR awardEquate Petrochemical Company was recently announced as the winner of Arabian Business Best CSR Company Award 2011 in Kuwait. “Being more than a petrochemical producer, Equate pays great attention to overall sustainability within and outsid More… |








