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SCG halts olefins unit following Hormuz disruption
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 11/03/2026
» Industrial conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG) is temporarily shuttering its olefins plant in Rayong, though it remains confident its other businesses will continue to operate as normal during the conflict in Iran.
Oil shortage hits petrochemical output
Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 09/03/2026
» The current “oil shock” has begun to affect companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), with industrial conglomerate Siam Cement (SCC) suspending operations at its petrochemical unit in Map Ta Phut due to insufficient feedstock amid the Middle East war, analysts say.
IRPC signs MoU to leverage Thailand’s plastic industry towards Industry 5.0
Published on 15/01/2026
» IRPC Public Company Limited (IRPC) led by Terdkiat Prommool, President and Chief Executive Officer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Plastics Institute of Thailand to enhance the competitiveness of Thailand’s plastics industry. The signing took place at the “DIPROM Rama IV Open House”, organised by the Department of Industrial Promotion under the Ministry of Industry.
Drastic plastic
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 15/12/2025
» In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
Vantive expands dialysis plastics recycling across Asia-Pacific
Published on 05/09/2025
» Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, September 5, 2025 – Vantive, a vital organ therapy company with a 70-year legacy of kidney care innovation, today announced the expansion of its recycling programs for plastic waste from home dialysis to now include Malaysia, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand.
SCGC offers digital solutions
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 08/07/2025
» SCG Chemicals (SCGC) plans to earn 2 billion baht over 3-5 years from its new business offering digital solutions to customers across industries that want to improve factory operations.
Thailand Hosts APIC 2025, Driving Sustainable Innovation
Published on 22/05/2025
» The Federation of Thai Industries, Petrochemical Industry Club (FTIPC) proudly represented Thailand as host of the Asia Petrochemical Industry Conference 2025 (APIC 2025) under the theme “Ensuring a Transformed World Prosperity: Action for Planet with Innovation and Collaboration.” Held on 15–16 May 2025 at Centara Grand at CentralWorld, Bangkok, the event marked the 43rd edition of APIC and the third time Thailand has hosted the prestigious gathering.
SCGC ramps up green polymer production
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 21/05/2025
» SCG Chemicals (SCGC), a unit of Siam Cement Group, Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, plans to increase production of green polymers to serve growing global demand.
Supply glut hits petrochemicals
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Yuthana Praiwan, Published on 02/05/2025
» This year is likely to be another tough one for downstream petrochemical businesses, which serve various industries ranging from automotive and textiles to medical equipment and toys.
Siam Cement frets over impact of US tariffs on Asean
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 01/05/2025
» SET-listed Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand's largest cement maker and industrial conglomerate, is worried about the impact of Washington's new tariff policy on Southeast Asia, as the region is the company's main market.