Qatar Vinyl Co’s (QVC) new 350,000 tonne/year polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Mesaieed is slated for completion in mid-2025, with Industries Qatar expected to have a direct 44.8% stake in the company in May 2026, said the company.
“During April 2022, an EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) contract was awarded for a new PVC plant, and the plant’s construction is expected to be completed by mid-2025,” Industries Qatar said on 4 October, confirming ICIS’ story in April.
Details on plant capacity and investments were not disclosed by the company. The PVC plant, which will be the first in Qatar, will be integrated with QVC’s existing vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), ethylene dichloride (EDC) and caustic soda facilities in Mesaieed.
Its PVC output is expected to cater to the growing requirements of the Middle East’s construction industry.
We remind, QatarEnergy has selected Eni as a new international partner in the North Field East (NFE) expansion project. QatarEnergy will hold a 75% interest while Eni will hold the remaining 25% interest, the company said.
Qatar Vinyl Company (QVC) was established in 1997 as a limited Qatari shareholding company. The company’s shareholders are Mesaieed Petrochemical Holding Company (55.2%), QAPCO (31.9%) and QatarEnergy (12.9%). QVC produces 370 ktpa of Caustic Soda (Dry Basis), 180 ktpa of Ethylene Dichloride (EDC), 355 ktpa of Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) and 15 ktpa of 32% Hydrochloric Acid solution.
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