GCC PLASTIC INDUSTRY ADVANCES ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY BUT CHALLENGES PERSIST, AGREE SPEAKERS AT GPCA CONFERENCE

The 11th GPCA Plastics Conference concludes today at the Fairmont Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 26 May 2022 – The development of ‘circular’ polymers with recycled plastic content, investing in advanced recycling facilities as well as the announcement of key regional initiatives focused on sustainability demonstrate significant progress by the GCC polymer industry and…

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GPCA PlastiCon and R&I Summit to take place in Bahrain this March

GPCA PlastiCon and R&I Summit to take place in Bahrain this March   GPCA conferences will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Bahrain   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 January 2019 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is proud to…

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GPCA ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2018 PLASTICS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Award series recognizes best-practice contributions to the plastics industry in the Arabian Gulf Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 15, 2018 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region, on Wednesday announced the winners of the 8th GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards sponsored by SABIC. The award…

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GCC REGION MUST EMBRACE CIRCULAR ECONOMY, LEVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES, SAY SPEAKERS DURING 9TH GPCA PLASTICON

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14th March 2018 –  The chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region must embrace the Circular Economy, which if correctly leveraged can generate huge economic and environmental benefits, said speakers during the 9th GPCA PlastiCon taking place on 14-15 March at the Oberoi Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai. Stakeholders would need to work together to…

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GPCA to drive industry dialogue on circular economy and innovation this March

9th GPCA PlastiCon and the 5th GPCA Research & Innovation Summit to take place on 11-13 March and 14-15 March 2018 respectively Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2018 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) will focus on the circular economy and innovation during its 5th Research and Innovation Summit and 9th GPCA PlastiCon, taking place at the…

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8th GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards open for entries

Awards series recognizes best-practice contributions to the plastics industry   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, – Nominations can now be received for the 8th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Plastics Excellence Awards recognizing industry excellence, best practice and innovation across the entire polymer value chain in the Arabian Gulf region. Scheduled to take place alongside the…

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GCC plastics industry expected to grow to 34.5 million tons by 2022

Future plastics capacity growth will be driven by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 2 2017 – The GCC polymer industry is expected to reach 34.5 million tons by 2022, supporting further downstream development, while growing at a CAGR of 3%. This is according to the ‘GCC Plastic Industry Indicators 2016’ report…

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GPCA Study Reveals Lack of Awareness About Recycling Among GCC Public

Findings indicate greater need for bridging the gap between education and human behavior towards plastic waste management   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2017 – A recent survey commissioned by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the petrochemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, has revealed that only 38% of GCC…

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GPCA Announces Winners of Plastics Excellence Awards

Awards series recognizes best-practice contributions to the plastics industry Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 11, 2017 – Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the downstream hydrocarbon industry in the Arabian Gulf, announced the winners of the 7th edition of the GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards. The awards ceremony took place on April 9, 2017,…

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Expand plastics industry towards differentiated higher value products, say experts at 7th GPCA PlastiCon conference

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; January 11, 2016: While the GCC has witnessed impressive plastics industry growth resulting in high revenues, new export markets and new job opportunities throughout the last decade, plastics producers in the Arabian Gulf region will have to diversify their product portfolio to realize untapped potential of differentiated and specialized higher value…

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