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Asia Pacific's Petrochemical Industry

November 23, 2017

In recent years, the petrochemical industry has experienced a technological renaissance, shaking up global supply dynamics. Fast-evolving trends in the petrochemical sector are promoting the industry’s adoption of cost-effective, non-oil feedstocks such as natural gas liquids (NGLs) and gradually, coal. The Middle East and the US have now established petrochemical powers, with comparatively favorable cost positions to Asian Pacific producers.

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Ocean Chemical

Founded in 2006 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Ocean Chemical Industry began its history manufacturing industrial soaps and anti-tack agents. In following years, the company specialized in industrial products such as mold release agents, soap lubricants, and degreasers for hands, floors, and equipment. The plant is certified by ISO 9001:2008, with the objective of improving the quality of its products even more and to better serve its customers.

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Asia Pacific's Petrochemical Industry