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Braskem Siam announces major ethanol acquisition
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 07/04/2025
» Bio-based plastics producer Braskem Siam is planning to buy ethanol from Mitr Phol Bio Fuel to produce bio-ethylene, becoming the first factory in Asia to supply this environmentally friendly product to support global efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Braskem, SCGC partner on bioplastics
Business, Published on 24/08/2023
» Brazil-based Braskem, the world's largest biopolymer producer, has joined hands with SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) to build a new plant in Thailand producing bio-based polyethylene, a type of eco-friendly plastic, as part of efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Department urges firms to home in on ESG
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 08/08/2023
» The Excise Department is advising business operators to accelerate adjustments by focusing on manufacturing products in line with the environmental, social and governance (ESG) approach to prevent an embargo on imports, says director general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Ethanol to be used in making bioplastics
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/06/2023
» The cabinet has endorsed the promotion of the use of ethanol to produce bioplastics to create environmentally-friendly materials, said government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri.
Ethanol tax incentives mulled
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 20/03/2023
» The Finance Ministry stands ready to use tax measures to support the use of ethanol to produce bio-ethylene, a major feedstock used for making bio-based polyethylene, says a ministry source who requested anonymity.
Asian bourses advance but SET could see volatility
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/02/2023
» RECAP: Most Asian stock markets rose yesterday while currencies fell against a firmer US dollar, as investors awaited a key US jobs report for more clues about interest rates after mixed signals from global central banks.
SCGC plans to develop plant-based plastics plant
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/02/2023
» SCG Chemicals Plc (SCGC) is preparing to jointly develop a bio-based ethylene factory in Thailand to produce plastic materials made from plants, as part of efforts to focus more on eco-friendly manufacturing.
SCG, Braskem team up to assess bio-plastic feasibility
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/09/2021
» SCG Chemicals, a petrochemical arm of SCG Group, has teamed up with Braskem, the world's largest biopolymer producer, to conduct a feasibility study on bio-plastic production in Thailand under their joint move to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
PTTGC plans ethane cracker plant in US
Business, Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 26/04/2016
» PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC) is expected to finalise plans to develop a petrochemical complex in the US by next year after a delay caused by falling global oil prices.
PTTGC joint venture boosts biopolyol output
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2012
» Emery Oleochemicals, a 50:50 joint venture between the SET-listed PTT Global Chemical Plc (PTTGC) and Malaysia's Sime Darby Bhd, will spend US$50 million to expand its biopolyol capacity in the US.