Qatar Petrochemical Company (Qapco) has awarded a US$165.9mn contract to CTCI, a Taiwanese company, for the first phase revamp of its ethylene production facility in Mesaieed Industrial City.
Petrochemicals
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Sabic agrees technology deal with Mitsui
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