Atofina: New Chlorochemicals Plants in Qatar
ATOFINA's stake in QAPCO brings its overall shareholding in this new venture to some 16%.
Located in the industrial zone of Mesaieed (50 km South of the capital Doha), the new installations came on stream in April 2001, with the following production capacities: 290 ktpa for caustic soda, 360 ktpa for dichloroethane, and 230 ktpa for vinyl chloride monomer (VCM).
The various productions are earmarked for the fast-growing markets of Asia and Australia.
ATOFINA thereby confirms its presence in Qatar, initially established over 20 years ago, together with its interest in the markets of Asia.
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