PTTGC to turn Thailand into petrochemicals hubPTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), the largest petrochemical producer in Thailand by capacity, aims to jump-start a downbeat industry by transforming the country into a high-value speciality petrochemical production hub in Southeast Asia. To develop as a regional speciality petrochemical hub, PTTGC will produce more high-value products from a manufacturing process with low carbon dioxide emissions, said Narongsak Jivakanun, the company's new chief executive. Allnex and Natureworks will help PTTGC develop high-value petrochemical products in the industrial coating and PLA categories, said Mr Narongsak. PTTGC plans to use Allnex's technical know-how to develop its petrochemical factory in the Map Ta Phut area. Plants in Map Ta Phut and Nakhon Sawan will play a key role in helping Thailand become a speciality petrochemical production hub.
