Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LII

No 34

24-Aug-2009

KUWAIT

Equate Brings First Kuwaiti Styrene Plant On-Stream

Equate Petrochemical Company announced in 17 August the start-up of a 450,000 tons/year ethyl benzene and styrene monomer (EBSM) plant. The plant marks Kuwaits first venture into styrenics production, said Dan Gibbs CEO of the Kuwait Styrene Company (TKSC), Equates subsidiary, which will operate the plant. This is a significant milestone for TKSCs customers, shareholders and greater...