GPCA '11: SABIC considers investing in US cracker – Al-Mady
15 December 2011 07:26 [Source: ICIS news]
DUBAI (ICIS)--SABIC will consider investing in a
“We are in the business of petrochemicals,” A-Mady said, adding that SABIC would pursue opportunities in any market where feedstock availability is feasible.
Al-Mady declined to say if SABIC has been approached by other companies seeking a partner for a joint cracker in the
“I cannot comment on that,” he said on the sidelines of the sixth annual GPCA (Gulf Petrochemicals & Chemicals Association) conference.
Shale gas was a recurring theme at the event, as delegates debated how the newfound
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