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Malaysia Petrochemical Country Report 2014
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APIC – THE ASIA PETROCHEMICAL
INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
KOREA
May 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE ......................................................................................... 4
MALAYSIAN ECONOMY........................................................................................4
1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE MALAYSIAN ECONOMY IN 2014 ..............................4
1.2 TRADE PERFORMANCE IN 2014 ...................................................................6
1.3 INVESTMENTS ..............................................................................................11
1.4 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR 2015 ................................................................13
1.5 MALAYSIA – KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS ...........................................15
CHAPTER TWO ...................................................................................... 16
Petrochemical Industry in Malaysia ............................................................................16
2.1. OVERVIEW...................................................................................................16
CHAPTER THREE .................................................................................. 22
Committee Reports...................................................................................................22
3.1. GENERAL MATTERS & RAW MATERIALS COMMITTEE...........................22
3.2. POLYOLEFINS COMMITTEE ..........................................................................25
3.2.1 PE 27
3.2.1 LDPE ...........................................................................................................27
3.2.2 LLDPE ..........................................................................................................28
3.2.3 HDPE ...........................................................................................................29
3.3. STYRENICS COMMITTEE ...............................................................................31
3.4. PVC COMMITTEE.............................................................................................33
3.5. SYNTHETIC RUBBER COMMITTEE...............................................................35
3.6. SYNTHETIC FIBER RAW MATERIALS COMMITTEE ..................................40
3.7. CHEMICALS COMMITTEE ..............................................................................43
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CHAPTER FOUR..................................................................................... 49
4.0. Malaysian Petrochemicals Association (MPA) ............................................49
4.1. BACKGROUND.................................................................................................49
4.2. MPA MEMBERS................................................................................................49
4.3. MPA COUNCIL..................................................................................................51
4.4. MPA SECRETARIAT.........................................................................................52
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CHAPTER ONE
MALAYSIAN ECONOMY
1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE MALAYSIAN ECONOMY IN 2014
Malaysia recorded a 6.0% growth in 2014, stronger than the 4.7% achieved in 2013. The overall
growth was driven by the continued strong growth in domestic demand and supported by an
improvement in external trade performance. Net exports turned around to contribute positively to
growth after seven years of negative contribution, as Malaysia benefitted from the recovery in the
advanced economies and the sustained demand from the regional economies. While the growth in
private domestic demand remained strong, public sector expenditure registered slower growth,
consistent with the Government’s fiscal consolidation efforts.
In terms of sector performance, the services sector expanded by 6.3% in 2014 and remained the
largest contributor to growth, underpinned largely by sub-sectors catering to domestic demand. In
particular, the wholesale and retail trade sub-sector recorded higher growth benefiting from
continued strength in households’ retail spending. In the communication sub-sector, growth
remained robust, mainly on account of continued demand for data communication services.
Performance of the transport and storage sub-sector was sustained supported mainly by trade-
related activity. On the other hand, growth in the finance and insurance sub-sector improved
marginally due to higher growth in the insurance segment.
The manufacturing sector expanded by 6.2%, attributable to stronger performance of the export-
oriented industries and expansion in the domestic-oriented industries. Production in the export-
oriented industries was supported by stronger exports in both the E&E and primary-clusters, in
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line with rising global demand. Domestic-oriented industries recorded a sustained growth, mainly
driven by robust private consumption and construction activity.
Growth remained strong in the construction sector (11.6%), owing to robust activity in the
residential and non-residential sub-sectors. Growth in the residential sub-sector was underpinned
by the continued progress in high-end housing projects in Klang Valley, Penang and Johor. In the
non-residential sub-sector, commercial and industrial projects supported growth.
In the agriculture sector, growth was stronger at 2.6% due to higher production of palm oil as a
result of favorable weather conditions, especially in the middle of the year. This was augmented
by the higher production of food crops, particularly poultry and vegetables, which provided
further support to the sector during the year.
The mining sector registered a stronger growth of 3.1% in 2013, as a result of higher production of
natural gas and crude oil. Continued demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) from North Asia led
to higher production of natural gas, while crude oil output registered higher growth, especially in
the second half of the year. This mainly reflected the commencement of production from a new
major oil field, namely Gumusut-Kakap at offshore Sabah.
The Malaysian labour market remained stable, as continued expansion across all economic sectors
sustained demand for labour. The unemployment rate declined to 2.9% in 2014 (2013: 3.1%),
while the labour force participation rate improved to 67.5% (2013: 67.0%) supported by higher
female participation in the labour force. Retrenchments, as reported to the Ministry of Human
Resources, were also lower at 10,431 workers (2013: 11,195 workers).
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The headline inflation rate, as measured by the annual change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI),
averaged at 3.2% in 2014 (2013: 2.1%). After rising in the earlier part of the year, inflation
moderated during the last four months due to lower food inflation, the lapse of the impact of the
September 2013 fuel price adjustments, and the downward adjustments in fuel prices following
the implementation of the managed float fuel pricing mechanism. Inflation during the year was
driven mainly by domestic cost factors arising from the adjustments in the prices of several price-
administered items since late 2013.
The extent of spillovers on the prices of other goods and services was, however, contained given
the subdued global prices, stable domestic demand conditions, and the firms’ ability to
accommodate some of the increase in input costs. As a result, core inflation averaged 2.4% (2013:
1.8%). The contained spillovers and the absence of excessive wage pressures also mitigated the
risk of second-round effects.
1.2 TRADE PERFORMANCE IN 2014
According to the report published by the Malaysian Ministry of International Trade and Industry,
total trade for 2014 expanded by 5.9% to reach a value of RM 1.449 trillion, compared to the RM
1.369 trillion registered in 2013. Malaysia’s exports for 2014 grew by 6.4% or RM 46.29 billion
to RM 766.1 billion, surpassing the forecast export growth of 6% in the 2014/2015 Malaysia
Economic Report, while imports rose by 5.2% to RM 683.0 billion. A trade surplus of RM 83.1
billion was recorded; the 17th consecutive year of trade surplus.
The PRC remained Malaysia’s largest trading partner for the sixth consecutive year since 2009.
Malaysia’s trade with the PRC expanded by 3.99% to RM 207.22 billion. Exports to the PRC
decreased by 4.4% to RM 92.7 billion. Increase in exports were contributed by higher exports of
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manufactured goods by 9.5% or RM 6.16 billion and mining goods by 37.3% or RM 3.22 billion.
Export products that contributed to the increases were manufacturers of metal primarily cathodes
of refined copper; refined petroleum products; chemicals and chemical products mainly
hydrocarbon and their derivatives; as well as, liquefied natural gas (LNG). Exports of E&E
products, valued at RM 40.22 billion, accounted for 41.5% of total exports to the PRC. Imports
from the PRC increased by 15.7% to RM 106.26 billion with higher imports of E&E products;
manufactures of metal; as well as, machinery, appliances and parts.
Total Trade by Major Countries in 2014
Total Exports and Imports by Major Countries in 2014
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ASEAN remained as an important and strategic trading partner for Malaysia, accounting for
26.8% of Malaysia’s total trade in 2014, valued at RM389.03 billion with an increase of 3.9%
from 2013.
Exports to ASEAN increased by 5.9% to RM213.58 billion, driven by improved economic and
investment conditions, growing middle income group as well as development and reform
initiatives carried out by ASEAN member economies. It is important to note that growing cross
border investments had strengthen industry linkages and intercompany transactions and this in
turn has had positive impact on intra ASEAN trade.
In 2014, exports to all ASEAN markets registered increases except for Indonesia. Exports to
Indonesia declined by 4.1% or RM1.35 billion due mainly to lower exports of refined petroleum
which declined by RM1.15 billion. Increase in exports to ASEAN was contributed mainly by
higher exports of petroleum products, crude petroleum, chemicals, palm oil (crude palm oil;
fractionated palm oil; and palm kernel oil, olein and stearin), optical and scientific equipment as
well as E&E products. Imports from ASEAN increased by 1.5% to RM175.45 billion. Main
imports from ASEAN were petroleum products, E&E products as well as chemicals.
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In 2014, exports of manufactured goods,rose by 7.1% or RM39.11 billion to RM587.25 billion
and accounted for 76.7% of total exports during the period. Exports of almost all manufactured
goods registered increases. Exports of E&E products expanded by 8.1% or RM19.16 billion to
RM256.15 billion, the highest export value since 2008. It accounted for 33.4% of total exports.
The growth is fuelled by stronger global demand for new applications of semiconductors and new
wave of technologies for Internet of Things (IOT). Higher demand for E&E products was led by
electronic integrated circuits which grew by 17.8% to reach RM92.21 billion and followed by:
• Apparatus for transmission or reception of voice, images and other data, increased by 58.5% to
RM7.4 billion;
• Parts for diodes, transistors, piezoelectric crystals and other semiconductor devices, ↑36.9% to
RM5.34 billion;
• Parts for electrical machinery and apparatus, ↑500.1% to RM1.56 billion;
• Parts and accessories for television, radio, transmission apparatus and other telecommunication
apparatus, ↑30.7% to RM4.15 billion; as well as
• Photosensitive semiconductor devices, ↑8% to RM11.19 billion.
Export markets with significant increases for E&E products were Hong Kong, the USA, the PRC,
Taiwan, Japan and Mexico. The recovery in the EU and stronger manufacturing activities in
ASEAN, saw increased exports of E&E products to these markets. Exports of E&E products to the
EU and ASEAN increased by RM4.92 billion and RM694.6 million, respectively.
Other manufactured products that contributed to the growth in exports for 2014 were:
• Chemicals, increased by 8.5% to RM51.51 billion, primarily alcohols, phenols and their
derivatives;
• Machinery, appliances and parts, ↑10.9% to RM30.01 billion, mainly machines and mechanical
appliances specialized for particular industries;
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• Optical and scientific equipment, ↑13.4% to RM23.64 billion, primarily automatic regulating or
controlling instruments and apparatus;
• Processed food, ↑16.3% to RM16.56 billion;
• Iron and steel products, ↑28.2% to RM9.57 billion;
• Petroleum products, ↑2.9% to RM70.36 billion;
• Textiles, clothing and footwear, ↑13% to RM12.12 billion;
• Manufactures of plastics, ↑11.6% to RM11.92 billion;
• Transport equipment, ↑10% to RM10.58 billion; and
• Wood products, ↑3.9% to RM14.72 billion.
The PRC was the largest import source, followed by Singapore, Japan, the USA and Thailand.
These countries accounted for 51.4% of total imports. Main imports from ASEAN were refined
petroleum products; E&E products; as well as, chemical and chemical products.
Higher demand of intermediate goods for manufacturing activities was the primary factor for
imports to rise by 5.3% to RM683.02 billion. The three main categories of imports by end use
were:
• Intermediate goods valued at RM408.38 billion or 59.8% of total imports, increased by 7.6%
from 2013;
• Capital goods(RM96.18 billion or 14.1%of total imports), ↓2.1%; and
• Consumption goods (RM50.32 billion or 7.4% of total imports), ↑5.7%.
The largest category of imports was manufactured goods, accounting for 86.3% of Malaysia’s
total imports. Major imports of manufactured goods in 2014 were:
• E&E products, accounted for 27.9% share of Malaysia’s total imports,
• Petroleum products mainly refined petroleum, 11.7% share;
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• Chemicals, 9.1% share;
• Machinery, appliances and parts, 8.4% share; and
• Manufactures of metal, 6.1% share.
The PRC was the largest import source, followed by Singapore, Japan, the USA, Thailand and
Taiwan. These countries accounted for 55.9% of total imports. ASEAN contributed RM175.45
billion or 25.7% of Malaysia’s total imports for the year 2014.
1.3 INVESTMENTS
Malaysia saw an impressive level of investments in 2014 with new approved direct investments
reaching RM 235.9 billion from RM 219.4 billion in 2013. This constitutes approved investments
in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors. The country’s investment performance in 2014
exceeds the average annual investment target of RM 148 billion set under the 10th Malaysia Plan.
Of the total investments approved, RM 171.3 billion (72.6%) were comprised of domestic
investments (DDI), while RM 64.6 billion (27.4%) came from foreign sources (FDI). The ratio of
foreign and domestic investments is in line with the Government’s drive to actively promost
domestic investments, as outlined in the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) and the
10th Malaysia Plan.
The services sector accounted for the largest share of the total investments, contributing 63.4% or
RM 149.6 billion, followed by the manufacturing sector with investments of RM 71.9 billion or
30.5%, while the primary sector contributed the remaining approved investments of RM 14.4
billion (6.1%).
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Malaysia’s services sector continued to expand in 2014, attracting 5,059 approved projects with
investments amounting RM 149.6 billion. Domestic investments led the way with RM 131.9
billion or 88% of the total investments.
Within the services sector, the real estate sub-sector continued to be the leading contributor with
RM 88.5 billion worth of investments approved, followed by utilities at RM 9.1 billion,
distributive trade at RM 8.7 billion, financial services at RM 6.9 billion and hotel & tourism at
RM 6.7 billion. In 2014, MIDA approved 227 regional establishments with investments of RM 3.2
billion. MIDA also approved seven (7) projects that will make Malaysia their Global Operations
Hub with investments valued at RM 2.4 billion.
Malaysia’s manufacturing sector continued to draw a significant share of investments in 2014, a
surge of 38% from the total investments totaling RM 43.5 billion in 450 projects. This highlights
that Malaysia continues to be a location of choice for high value-added manufacturing activities.
Malaysia continues to attract encouraging levels of foreign investments in the manufacturing
sector despite the global economic slowdown. Foreign investments in approved manufacturing
projects amounted to RM 39.6 billion or 55.1% of the total investments approved for the year.
Japan was the manufacturing sector’s largest foreign investor in 2014 with investments of RM
10.9 billion in 55 projects, followed by Singapore (RM 7.8 billion in 121 projects), China (RM 4.8
billion in 24 projects), Germany (RM 4.4 billion in 13 projects), and the Republic of Korea (RM
1.5 billion in 11 projects). Together these five countries accounted for 74.2% of total foreign
investments approved in 2014.
The primary sector attracted investments worth RM 14.4 billion. This sector comprises three main
subsectors namely agriculture, mining and plantation and commodities. Investments by foreign
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sources totaled RM 7.3 billion or 50.6% while domestic investments contributed RM 7.1 billion or
49.4%.
The mining sub-sector took the lead with approved investments of RM 13.4 billion in 36 projects,
followed by the plantation and commodities sub-sector with investments of RM 724 million, and
the agriculture sub-sector making up the rest of approved investments. Investments in oil palm in
2014 amounted to RM 462 million, a threefold increase from last year’s investments of RM 107
million.
The total investments approved were in 5,942 projects and are expected to generate about 178,360
job opportunities, many of which will be in high technology and high value added industries. The
services sector accounted for the largest share of total potential employment in the economy with
98,540 job opportunities or 55.3%, followed by the manufacturing sector with 78,340 job
opportunities (43.9%) and primary sector with 1,480 employment opportunities (0.8%).
1.4 ECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR 2015
Despite a challenging external environment, the Malaysian economy is expected to register a
steady growth of 4.5% – 5.5% in 2015, supported mainly by sustained expansion in domestic
demand amid strong domestic fundamentals and a resilient export sector.
Domestic demand will remain the key driver of growth, driven by private sector spending. Private
investment is forecast to register a robust growth of 9.0% amid lower investments in the mining
sector. Nevertheless, private investment growth will be supported by on-going projects and new
investments in the manufacturing and services sectors with firms benefitting from the continued
global recovery and expansion in domestic demand.
Public consumption is anticipated to record moderate growth, with lower spending on supplies
and services following the Government’s expenditure rationalization measures. Public investment
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is projected to register a positive growth, with higher capital spending by public enterprises and to
a lesser extent, by the Federal Government. Investments by public enterprises reflect the continued
implementation of key infrastructure projects, particularly in the utilities and transportation sub-
sectors.
Headline inflation is projected to be lower at 2%-3% in 2015, largely on account of lower global
energy and food prices. The decline in global oil prices will lead to lower domestic fuel prices
through the managed float fuel pricing mechanism. The more subdued external price pressures
would also mitigate increases in the cost of imports stemming from the ringgit depreciation,
thereby moderating imported inflation. While the implementation of GST would result in higher
prices for some goods and services, the impact on overall headline is expected to be contained.
The inflation rate in 2015 would also be affected by the new pricing mechanism for petrol prices
in which there would be a more direct transmission of global oil price volatility into domestic
prices given the market-based pricing of domestic fuel products. Nevertheless, the expectation is
for underlying inflation to still remain relatively stable, amid modest demand pressures.
The Government will continue to introduce various measures to enhance Malaysia’s
competitiveness to face domestic and external challenges and opportunities. These measures will
include fine-tuning its investment policies, enablers, fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, as well as
continually collaborating and engaging with industry players and stakeholders to attract investors
in all economic sectors.
Going forward, the Government will strengthen the ecosystem to attract quality
investment projects, without discounting the importance of investment volume. Efforts
will be further intensified to facilitate and realize the implementation of approved quality
investments.
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1.5 MALAYSIA – KEY ECONOMIC INDICATORS
1Beginning 2012, real GDP has been rebased to 2005 prices, from 2000 prices previously 2Exclude stocks 3All assets and liabilities in foreign currencies have been revalued into ringgit at rates of exchange ruling on the balance sheet date and the gain/loss has been reflected accordingly in the Bank’s account 4Effective from 2011, the Consumer Price Index has been revised to the new base year 2010=100, from 2005=100 previously 5Effective from 2015, the Producer Price Index has been revised to the new base year 2010=100, from 2005=100 previously 6Based on average USD exchange rate for the period of January-February 2015
pPreliminary
f Forecast
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CHAPTER TWO
Petrochemical Industry in Malaysia
2.1 OVERVIEW
Malaysia is the second largest oil and natural gas producer in Southeast Asia, the second
largest exporter of liquefied natural gas globally, and is strategically located amid
important
routes for seaborne energy trade. Malaysia's energy industry is a critical sector of growth
for the entire economy and makes up about 20 percent of the total gross domestic product.
New tax and investment incentives, starting in 2010, aim to promote oil and natural gas
exploration and development. These incentives are part of the country's economic
transformation program to leverage its resources and location to be one of Asia's top
energy players by 2020. Another key pillar in Malaysia's energy strategy is to become a
regional oil storage, trading, and development hub that will attract technical expertise and
downstream services able to compete within Asia. Malaysia is unveiling several major
upstream and downstream oil and natural gas projects in the next few years, with some
coming online in the next few months, as part of the country's strategy to enhance output
from existing oil and natural gas fields and to advance exploration in deep water areas.
The beneficiary of Malaysia's energy strategy, growing Malaysian petrochemical industry
is one of the pillars of Malaysian economy attributing its rapid growth to the steady
availability of oil and gas as feedstock, a well- developed infrastructure, a strong base of
supporting services, the country's cost competitiveness, as well as Malaysia's strategic
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location within ASEAN and its close proximity to major markets in the Asia Pacific
Region.
A wide range of petrochemicals are produced in Malaysia, including olefins, polyolefins,
aromatics, ethylene oxide (EO), glycols, oxo-alcohols, ethoxylates, acrylic acids, phthalic
anhydride, acetic acid, styrene monomer (SM), polystyrene (PS), ethylbenzene and
polyvinyl chloride (PVC). World-scale producers of low-density polyethylene (LDPE),
linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), PP,
expanded polystyrene (EPS), PVC, ABS and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resins have
established plants in Malaysia, providing a steady supply of feedstock material for the
plastic industry. Natural gas and naphtha are the two locally available basic raw materials
for the petrochemical industry.
Malaysia's strategic location within the ASEAN and its proximity to the major Far East
markets augurs well for its exports in the Asia Pacific region. As such, state-owned oil
and gas company PETRONAS and the privately owned Lotte Chemical Titan dominate
the Malaysian petrochemicals companies. PETRONAS is the leading integrated
petrochemicals producer in Malaysia and one of the largest petrochemicals producers in
South East Asia, involved primarily in the manufacturing, marketing and selling a
diversified range of petrochemical products. The company operates two integrated
petrochemical complexes, one in Kertih, Trengganu and another in Gebeng, Pahang.
PCG also has four manufacturing complexes in Gurun, Kedah; Bintulu, Sarawak; and
F e d e r a l T e r r i t o r y o f Labuan that produce fertilisers and methanol including a
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new fertilisers manufacturing complex in Sipitang, Sabah (SAMUR Project) which will
commence production in 2016.
PETRONAS operates two ethylene plants, joint venture with South African-based Sasol
and Japan-based Idemitsu Petrochemicals Co. Ltd with a combined capacity of 1mn tpa.
PETRONAS also operates a range of downstream joint venture (JV) facilities at its Kerteh
and Gebeng complexes, along with global industry players. Lotte Chemical Titan is the
second-largest polyolefins producer in South East Asia. Lotte Chemical Titan currently
operates two of the nation's four ethylene plants and has a production capacity of
630,000tpa. The company currently operates eight plants on two integrated sites in Pasir
Gudang and Tanjung Langsat, Johor.
The plastic products industry comprises various sub-sectors with many useful applications.
The plastic packaging sub-sector, covering both flexible and rigid products, remains the
largest sub- sector and covers bags, sheet, film, hose and containers. The main production
processes in this industry are film extrusion, injection moulding, pipe and profile
extrusion, blow moulding and foam moulding. The growth of domestic downstream
plastic processing activities can be attributed to the developed petrochemical sector in
Malaysia. The sector provides a steady supply of materials to the plastic industry with
world-scale resin production facilities producing polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP),
polyvinylchloride (PVC), polystyrene (PS), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),
polyacetal (PA), polyester copolymers, styrene acrylonitrile (SAN) and polybutylene
terephthalate (PBT).
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Growth in the Malaysian plastics industry accelerated in 2014, with the industry
registering a total turnover of RM20 billion, of which RM12 billion were exported. Plastic
product manufacturers were able to achieve the high export total turnover ratio because
they moved up the value chain to focus more on the quality of their products, even though
the total number of converters further reduced due to mergers and companies shutting
down.
The Malaysian plastics industry will continue to expand despite the gloomy global
outlook and strong challenges ahead. Total consumption of resins exceeded 2 million tons,
and most of the growth in demand were for the manufacture of flexible packaging, sheets,
bags and film.
Increased productivity and expansion in industry output over recent years have resulted in
improved export performance. Malaysia is expected to continue attracting foreign
investment, but the industry is reassessing its competitive status within the ASEAN and
the 'threat' posed by China's rapid industrial expansion. The petrochemicals industry is
facing tougher market conditions with downward pressure on product prices caused by a
massive increase in capacities in Asia and the Middle East. In order to sustain production
volumes, Malaysian producers will need to constrain feedstock costs. In the face of
intensified competitiveness in the global market, prospects for the Malaysian
petrochemicals industry depend on its ability to cultivate and maintain competitive
advantages over competing nations.
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The Third Industrial Development Plan (IMP3, 2006-2020) expects further expansion in
the industry and seeks to enhance competitiveness. Development investment of
MYR34bn (US$9.99bn) will be made during the plan period compared to the MYR27.8bn
(US$8.17bn) approved under the second master plan (1996-2005). The IMP3 targeted
petrochemicals exports worth approximately MYR27.6bn (US$8.11bn) by 2015 and
MYR36.7bn (US$10.79bn) by 2020. This IMP3 plan will focus on developing Bintulu
(Sarawak), Gurun (Kedah), Tanjung Pelepas (Johor) and Labuan into new petrochemicals
zones. The government plans to encourage the private sector to invest in support facilities,
infrastructure and supply services, which are important for the development of
petrochemicals zones. The investments are to be undertaken through a consortium of JVs.
This would enable the setting and sharing of the costs in building and maintaining the
facilities at competitive levels. Development of upstream and downstream linkages is also
a part of the plan. Efforts would also be made to realize the full potential of the existing
petrochemicals zones, Kerteh (Terengganu), Gebeng (Pahang) and Pasir Gudang-Tanjung
Langsat (Johor), through a systematic and coordinated approach. The plan also calls for
the construction of three new crackers by 2020. PETRONAS has majority stakes in two
existing gas-based crackers at Kertih, Malaysia. Lotte Tican Chemical operates the
country's other cracker, at Pasir Gudang. Two major cracker-based petrochemicals
complexes are planned in Kuantan and Johor.
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CHAPTER THREE
Committee Reports
3.1. GENERAL MATTERS & RAW MATERIALS COMMITTEE
Recent Developments in Malaysia and its Industry Outlook in the coming years
The PETRONAS Board of Directors has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID)
for the development of the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Southern Johor,
Malaysia.
The FID marks a significant milestone in the progress of the proposed PIC, which
comprises a world scale Refinery and Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID)
and other associated facilities. RAPID is estimated to cost about US$16 billion while the
associated facilities will involve an investment of about US$11 billion.
The PIC is scheduled to commence construction upon the full hand-over of the project site
to PETRONAS by the State Government. Based on the current progress, the project is
poised for its refinery start-up by early 2019. The project will further strengthen
PETRONAS’ position as a key player in the Asian chemicals market, focusing on key
growth areas of differentiated and specialty chemicals and capturing the growing
automotive, pharmaceutical and consumer products sectors. Domestically, the PIC will
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contribute towards meeting the growing demands for petroleum products and Euro 4M
and Euro 5 specification fuels.
Developed within a 6,242-acre site, the PIC will consist of a 300,000 bpd refinery and a
petrochemical complex with a combined capacity of producing 7.7 mtpa of various grades
of products including differentiated and specialty chemicals products such as synthetic
rubbers and high grade polymers. The project will also see the development of a host of
associated facilities i.e. the raw water supply facility, power co-generation plant, LNG
regasification terminal and other ancillary facilities.
At the peak of its construction, the PIC Project is expected to have a workforce of about
70,000 people with varying skills and disciplines. In its operational stage, the PIC will
require over 4,000 employees.
The PIC is part of the larger Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC) proposed
and promoted by the Johor State Government. With its strategic location along one of the
world’s busiest shipping lanes and its proximity to international trading hub, the PIPC is
well positioned to be the next regional downstream oil and gas industrial hub.
Value of New Projects approved in 2014 and 2013
Domestic
Investment
Foreign
Investment
Total Capital
Investment
Domestic
Investment
Foreign
Investment
Total Capital
Investment
(USD) (USD) (USD) (USD) (USD) (USD)
Industry
Petroleum Products
(Incl.Petrochemicals) 3,215,799,883 1,350,440,930 4,566,240,813 892,315,244 988,971,341 1,881,286,585
Chemical &
Chemical Products 870,434,670 2,201,209,857 3,071,644,527 620,503,260 1,145,745,471 1,766,248,731
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NAMEPLATE CAPACITY 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
ABS Resins 350 350 350 350 350 350 350 350
Ethylene 1723 1,723 1723 1723 1723 1723 1723 2723
Expandable Polystyrene 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
High Density Polyethylene 485 585 585 585 585 585 585 585 Linear Low Density Polyethylene 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Low Density Polyethylene 485 485 485 485 485 485 485 485
Polypropylene 373 373 373 373 373 373 373 373
Polystyrene 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
Polyvinyl Chloride 125 110 110 110 110 110 110 110
Styrene 240 240 240 240 240 240 240 240
Vinyl Chloride Monomer 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grand Total 3991 4076 4076 4076 4076 4076 4076 5076
IMPORTS 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
ABS Resins 46 44 61 66 66 71 61 61
Ethylene 40 31 16 11 11 11 11 1
Expandable Polystyrene 27 26 27 27 28 29 29 30
High Density Polyethylene 206 231 9 41 62 91 101 330 Linear Low Density Polyethylene 320 400 425 450 475 501 523 366
Low Density Polyethylene 132 136 131 131 131 131 131 131
Polypropylene 250 244 241 251 251 261 271 201
Polystyrene 56 59 60 59 58 56 56 56
Polyvinyl Chloride 192 207 211 211 216 221 231 231
Styrene 144 121 111 111 111 121 121 131
Vinyl Chloride Monomer 61 76 79 92 96 103 101 97
Grand Total 1474 1,575 1371 1450 1505 1596 1636 1635
EXPORTS 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
ABS Resins 196 197 221 231 238 241 237 234
Ethylene 150 129 81 111 121 101 101 101
Expandable Polystyrene
High Density Polyethylene 180 196 475
Linear Low Density Polyethylene 61
Low Density Polyethylene 398 399 382 339 323 318 315 418
Polypropylene 191 179 131 121 96 81 81 401
Polystyrene 53 55 56 56 56 54 51 51
Polyvinyl Chloride 37 37 36 39 39 41 41 31
Styrene 76 63 46 41 41 41 41 41
Vinyl Chloride Monomer
Grand Total 1281 1,255 953 938 914 877 867 1813
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3.2. POLYOLEFINS COMMITTEE
Malaysia was a net exporter of polyolefin products for the last five years ending in 2013.
The major export destinations were China (including Hong Kong), and countries in the
South East Asia region and Indian Sub-Continent. However, due to PETRONAS
Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG) subsidiary, Polypropylene Malaysia Sdn Bhd
mothballing its 80,000 tons/year PP plant in Kuantan, Malaysia at the end of December
2012 and capacity reduction at the second producer Lotte Chemical Titan from 480 to 400
kta in 2013 Malaysia became net polypropylene importer.
Indeed, Lotte Chemical Titan remains the only active PP capacity in Malaysia until
PETRONAS brings its new RAPID petrochemical project on-line. Lotte Chemical Titan
total PP capacity now stands at 400,000 tons/year. PETRONAS’ new RAPID project will
house a 300,000 barrels/day refinery, a naphtha cracker to provide olefins feedstock for
the downstream of other petrochemical and polymer units.
The domestic polyolefin demand in 2014 was growing at around 5.5% in line with the
positive growth rate of GDP, from 1475 to 551 MT. In 2015, the Malaysia economy is
projected to grow by 5% and the domestic polyolefin demand is expected to grow at the
same pace 1,551 in 2014 to 1632 mt 2015. Main export markets are expected to continue
struggling throughout 2015 which will be affecting demand for polymers. There will be
no capacity expansion or addition in 2015 for polyolefin products. Due to earlier capacity
shutdowns in 2014, Malaysia will become a net polyolefin importer.
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3.2.1 PE
3.2.1.1 LDPE
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3.2.1.2LLDPE
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3.2.1.3 HDPE
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3.2.2 PP
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3.3. STYRENICS COMMITTEE
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3.4. PVC COMMITTEE
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The landscape for PVC market in Malaysia and to some extent in South East Asia had
dramatically changed with PCG’s exit from VCM & PVC business at the end of 2012.
The vinyl business in PCG comprised of three plants located in the Kertih Integrated
Petrochemical Complex, Malaysia and in Vung Tau, Vietnam. The vinyl chloride
monomer (VCM) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plants in Kertih were owned by Vinyl
Chloride (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (VCMSB), a wholly owned subsidiary of PCG, while the
PVC plant in Vietnam was owned by Phu My Plastics and Chemical Company Limited
(PMPC), also a subsidiary of PCG. As a consequence to the discontinuation, VCMSB
ceased operations from 1 January 2013. The plant was later decommissioned. PCG also
divested 93% of its stake in Vietnam’s Phu My Plastics to Japan’s Asahi Glass and
Mitsubishi Corporation, with the transaction being finalized in mid of 2014. Phu My
Plastics has a PVC capacity of 100,000 tons/year.
As a result, domestic converters had to start importing more PVC from SEA and NEA
producers in 2011 and 2012 due to overall lower operating rates of Malaysian producers.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
Demand in 2015 is expected to remain similar to 2014 although the industry will face
severe competitive pressure.
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3.5. SYNTHETIC RUBBER COMMITTEE
3.5 World Rubber Production
Industry Profile
In 2014, total world production of rubber was estimated to be 28.5 million tonnes, increasing at an
annual average rate of 2.9% from 23.4 million tonnes in 2007. Natural rubber, with production
estimated to be 11.8 million tonnes, accounted for 41% of world rubber production, while
synthetic rubber production accounted for 59%, with production estimated at 16.7 million tonnes.
Table 1 – World Production, Consumption and Trade of Rubber (‘000 Tonnes)
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Production, Consumption and Trade Performance
Malaysia is currently the world’s sixth largest producer of NR after Thailand, Indonesia,
Vietnam, China and India. NR production in Malaysia declined by 20.7% to 0.7 million
tnones in 2014 from 0.8 million tonnes in 2013. Exports recorded a decline of 9.3% for
the same period. Nonetheless, Malaysia is still a net exporter of NR. Consumers can look
towards Malaysia as a source of supply for quality raw rubber of SMR (Standard
Malaysian Rubber) grades, specialty rubber such as ENR, DPNR and TPENR and latex
concentrate products including Low Protein Latex.
Malaysia is the world eighth largest consumer of rubber and the seventh largest consumer of
natural rubber (NR). The other countries in the top ten ranking include China, the USA, Japan,
India, Thailand, Brazil, Indonesia, Germany and Republic of Korea. In terms of consumption of
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NR, Malaysia is behind China, India, the USA, Japan, Thailand and Indonesia. Other major
consumers of NR include Brazil, the Republic of Korea and Germany.
With the availability of quality raw materials, political stability and good infrastructure and
research and development support from the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) and the Tun Abdul
Razak Reasearch Centre (TARRC), Malaysia remains a global player in rubber, supplying the
world market with a wide range of rubber products.
Table 2: Malaysia’s Production, Consumption and Trade of Rubber (‘000 Tonnes)
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Table 3: Malaysia’s Export of Selected Rubber Products
Destination
Exports of rubber products from Malaysia surpassed RM 12 billion in 2010 and reached RM 15.2
billion in 2014. In 2009, exports experienced a slight decline of 5.7% due to the global recession
which led to lower demand for most rubber products. Nevertheless, Malaysia’s exports rebounded
the following year and have since continued to improve. In 2014, exports of rubber products from
Malaysia increased by 3.3% year-on-year, fuelled by strong growth in exports of general rubber
goods and tyres.
Malaysian rubber products are currently exported to more than 190 countries globally. The United
States (USA), Germany and Japan remained the largest markets for Malaysian rubber products,
accounting for more than 41% of Malaysia’s total exports of rubber products. Other important
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markets for Malaysian rubber products manufacturers include the United Kingdom (UK), China
and Australia.
Outlook
The natural rubber industry is expected to recover in 2015, supported by increased demand from
consuming countries amid low supply. The brighter prospects would be supported by China’s
mounting demand for the commodity which has been on the increase since 2014. The demand is
expected to exceed the world’s supply of natural rubber. Furthermore, the International Tripartite
Rubber Council (ITRC) consisting of Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia are taking steps to curb
the fall in the commodities prices.
Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said that Malaysia and Thailand will discuss further
cooperation to stabilise natural rubber prices. He said it was important for Malaysia, Thailand and
Indonesia to continue working together to support the work of the International Tripartite Rubber
Council (ITRC) to shore up the commodity's price.
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3.6. SYNTHETIC FIBER RAW MATERIALS COMMITTEE
Ethylene Glycols [Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG), Di-Ethylene Glycol (DEG)] as
Synthetic Fiber Raw Material
Malaysia’s leading Ethylene Glycol (EG) producer is PETRONAS Chemicals Glycols
Sdn Bhd (formerly known as OPTIMAL GLYCOLS (M) SDN BHD), which produces
three main products which are Mono-Ethylene Glycol (MEG), Di-Ethylene Glycol (DEG)
and Re-Distilled Ethylene Oxide (RDO).
PETRONAS Chemicals Glycols Sdn Bhd’s production capacity of MEG is 365kTa and is
applied in resins for fibers and PET containers or bottles, antifreeze as well as electronic
applications. PETRONAS Chemicals Glycols Sdn Bhd’s production capacity for DEG is
20kTa and is used in the production of unsaturated polyester resins (used for fiberglass)
and brake fluid formulation.
Although the production facility in Malaysia is relatively small compared to North East
Asia plant capacities, however its existence remains significant due to its cost
competitiveness, strategic location and significant exportable volume. Both, the MEG and
DEG are sold within Malaysia and to various countries throughout the Asia Pacific region.
The EG market growth relies heavily on the polyester supply and demand since it is a key
feedstock together with Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) in this industry. The global
economic downturn of 2008–2009 actually resulted in a contraction of global MEG
demand from the 2007 peak. However, the demand growth since 2010 was more than
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sufficient to recapture the demand volume losses. The Asia market is projected to
continue to have immense potential for the EG growth and consumption.
Today, major MEG producers include Saudi Arabia, China, Taiwan, Kuwait and Canada.
In the future global demand growth is expected to be about 5% per year, while China is
forecasted to grow at 6.5%. China is the largest MEG consumer and despite the new
capacity additions within the country, it will still be very much dependent on imports to
meet its demand.
In Malaysia, the EG market is expected to be stable until 2016 as domestic demand
growth is expected to be rather limited. Malaysia’s demand constitutes 15% of the MEG
demand in South East Asia. The MEG market growth relies heavily on the polyester
sector (fibre and PET resin) which, takes up around 93% from the total domestic
demand.
The PETRONAS Board of Directors has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID)
for the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) which comprises of the world scale RAPID
Project, due for completion by 2019. EG is most likely to be one of the potential products
which may be produced by RAPID.
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3.7 CHEMICALS COMMITTEE
Chemicals & Chemical Products
Industry Profile
Chemicals & chemical products is one of the leading industries in Malaysia, maintaining its
second position as the largest contributor to Malaysia’s total exports of manufactured goods. This
industry has a very strong linkage to almost every other sector of the economy. Chemicals are the
key components of other industries such as automotive, electrical and electronics, pharmaceutical
and construction. Chemical industry is a High-tech and capital intensive industry. It requires
highly trained and skillful human resources for its R&D, operating activities and continuous
development programme. It also evolves new production technology and new products. The
players in this industry are mostly dominated by the Multinational Companies (MNCs).
Trade Performance
Continuous Growth in Exports Of Chemicals In 2014
2013 2014
Change Change
Description
RM Mil Share % RM Mil Share %
(Value) %
TOTAL EXPORTS
OF CHEMICALS
47470.10 100.00 51509.20 100.00 4039.10 8.50
PETROCHEMICALS 20939.80 44.10 22456.90 43.60 1517.10 7.20
OLEO-CHEMICALS 9297.70 19.60 11286.70 21.90 13447.40 21.40
Exports of chemicals and chemical products grew by 8.5%, or RM4.039 billion from RM47.470
billion to RM51.509 billion. Major exports of chemicals in 2014 were the exports of
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Petrochemicals products which contributed RM22.457 billion or 43.6% of the total chemical
exports. Oleo-chemicals contributed RM11.287 billion or 21.9% of the total chemical exports.
Major Export Market
Table 1: Major Exports Of Petrochemicals
Exports of chemicals and chemical products grew by 8.5%, or RM4.039 billion from RM47.470
billion to RM51.509 billion. Higher exports of Polymers of ethylene (Polyethylene) contributed
very significantly to the growth of chemical exports as exports for this products increased by
RM1.593 billion or 1,019.7% to RM1.750 billion.
This is in line with the global demand for polyethylene resins, HDPE, LLDPE, and LDPE – which
is expected to rise 4 percent per year to 99.6 million metric tonnes (MMT) in 2018, valued at $164
billion from 81.78 MMT in 2013. The strong growth in demand for polyethylene by China which
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accounted for nearly one-quarter of global demand in 2013. Exports of Polyethylene to China in
2014 valued at RM574.0 million, an increase of 1,600.3% or RM540.3 million
Exports of Polyethylene to other market such as Indonesia and India also increased quite
significantly. Exports to Indonesia increased by 3,468.2% from RM9.7 million to RM345.5
million. While exports to India also grew by 115% from RM13.6 million to RM136.2 million.
Indonesia and India will also be among the world’s most rapidly expanding markets for the
chemicals. In Indonesia, the industry currently sources approximately 40 percent of the
petrochemicals it uses to make plastics from overseas every year. Most of the nation’s plastics
imports, comprising principally propylene and polyethylene, come from neighboring countries,
including Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as from Europe, the US and the Middle East.
Overall polyethylene demand in India is projected to climb to 8.2 million tonnes by 2023, up from
3.6 million tonnes in 2013.
Polyethylene, also called polythene, is the world’s most widely used plastic, primarily used to
make films used in packaging and plastic bags. Polyethylene consumes more than half of the
worlds’ supply of ethylene, derived from various petrochemical olefins. Demand for high density
polyethylene (HDPE), used in the manufacturing of product such as plastic sheeting for ducting
and appliance hoods, is expected to climb to more than 4 million mt by 2023, while demand for
linear- low density polyethylene (LLDPE), used in the making of industrial containers, is
projected to approach 3 million mt over the period. Demand for low density polyethylene (LDPE),
used in the making of home appliances and electrical appliances which expected to reach 1.2
million mt. It is projected that India will be the second largest importer of polyethylene by 2023,
behind China.
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is expected to be the fastest growing product segment over the
next six years, growing at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2014 to 2020. Growing PET demand for
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carbonated soft drink packaging industry is expected to drive the demand for PET over the next
several years.
In addition to Polyethylene, exports of Methanol and Saturated Polyesters (In Primary Forms
contributed to another RM148.1 million and RM55.4 million increase in exports value or 15.1%
and 10.7% respectively. Methanol was exported to ROC, Indonesia and Japan while Saturated
Polyesters, In Primary Forms was exported also to ROC, Korea and Japan.
Table 2: Major Exports Of Oleo-Chemicals
2013 2014 Commodity Description
RM Mil Share %
Change (Value)
Change %
RM Mil Share
%
Change (Value)
Change
%
TOTAL EXPORTS 47,470.10 100 1,166.00 2.5 51,509.2 100 4,039.10 8.5
TOTAL OLEO- CHEMICALS
9,297.70 19.6 -2,160.70 -18.9 11,286.7 21.9 13,447.4 21.4
INDUSTRIAL FATTY ALCOHOLS
1,416.40 3 -371.8 -20.8 1,644.20 3.2 227.8 16.1
PALM FATTY ACID DISTILLATES
1,176.40 2.5 1,176.40 0 1,334.80 2.6 158.4 13.5
STEARIC ACID 1,219.90 2.6 1,219.90 0 1,303.10 2.5 83.2 6.8
SOAP NOODLES 962.6 2 -20.5 -2.1 1,097.30 2.1 134.7 14
GLYCEROL 789.4 1.7 96.7 14 795.3 1.5 5.9 0.7
ACETIC ACID 484.2 1 -39 -7.5 740.2 1.4 256 52.9
PALMITIC ACID STEARIC ACID THEIR SALTS & ESTERS
479.5 1 26.3 5.8 700.3 1.4 220.8 46
INDUSTRIAL FATTY ALCOHOLS
1,416.40 3 -371.8 -20.8 1,644.20 3.2 227.8 16.1
PALM FATTY ACID DISTILLATES
1,176.40 2.5 1,176.40 0 1,334.80 2.6 158.4 13.5
STEARIC ACID 1,219.90 2.6 1,219.90 0 1,303.10 2.5 83.2 6.8
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SOAP NOODLES 962.6 2 -20.5 -2.1 1,097.30 2.1 134.7 14
GLYCEROL 789.4 1.7 96.7 14 795.3 1.5 5.9 0.7
ACETIC ACID 484.2 1 -39 -7.5 740.2 1.4 256 52.9
Exports of Oleo-chemicals grew by 21.9% from RM8.498billion to RM10.363 billion. The growth
of oleo-chemical exports contributed by higher exports of Industrial Fatty Alcohols, Palm Fatty
Acid, Stearic Acid, Soap Noodle and Acetic Acid.
The total exports of these item amounted at RM6.120 billion, an increase of 1211.4%, or
RM4.155 billion as compared to 2013. Major export destinations were including ROC, USA,
India, Netherland and Singapore.
Increasing demand for bio-based products from various end-use industries such as soaps &
detergents, pharmaceuticals and personal care remained as a key driving factor for the global oleo
chemicals market. The global oleo-chemicals market is expected to reach USD 30.03 billion by
2020 as industry has shifted its focus towards developing bio-based products on account of
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volatility in petrochemicals prices due to supply demand imbalances which is also expected to
have a positive influence on oleo-chemicals demand over the forecast period.
Oleo-chemicals products are used in various end-use industries including personal care, food
additives, surfactants, and pharmaceuticals. Polyamide and polyols are manufactured using oleo-
chemical advanced routes which are used in producing polyurethane, a major raw material for
fabric industry. Growth of these end-use industries particularly in emerging economies of India,
China and Brazil is also expected to drive the demand for oleo-chemicals.
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CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Malaysian Petrochemicals Association (MPA)
4.1 BACKGROUND
The Malaysian Petrochemicals Association (MPA) is a formal association registered with
the Registrar of Societies in Malaysia. At present, members of MPA include companies
engaged in the manufacture and trading of petrochemicals and plastic resins, as well as
companies providing services required by the petrochemical industry. The MPA was
officially formed on March 19, 1997 with the following objectives:-.
- To provide a forum to discuss and resolve common problems of the petrochemical
industry
- To provide a focal point for the petrochemical industry to liaise with the public and
government and to make recommendations on relevant issues
- To advance the philosophy of Responsible Care, its implementation and compliance
throughout the industry
- To represent the petrochemical industry within Malaysia to interface with similar
groups on international basis
- To compile and disseminate information of common concerns and provide facilities
for consultation and exchange of views between members.
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4.2 MPA MEMBERS
1. Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Malaysia Sdn Bhd 2. Ancom Kimia Sdn Bhd 3. BASF (M) Sdn Bhd 4. BASF-PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd 5. BP PETRONAS Acetyls Sdn Bhd 6. Chiyoda Malaysia Sdn Bhd 7. Dairen Chemical (M) Sdn Bhd 8. Dow Chemical (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 9. DuPont Malaysia Sdn Bhd 10. Foster Wheeler E&C (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd 11. Idemitsu Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd 12. Kemaman Bituman Company Sdn Bhd 13. Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd 14. Petrochemicals (M) Sdn Bhd 15. PETRONAS Chemicals Derivatives Sdn Bhd 16. PETRONAS Chemicals Ethylene Sdn Bhd 17. PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad 18. PETRONAS Chemicals LDPE Sdn Bhd 19. PETRONAS Chemicals MTBE Sdn Bhd 20. Petrotechnical Inspection (M) Sdn Bhd 21. Recron Malaysia Sdn Bhd 22. Sinar Berlian Sdn Bhd 23. Technip Geoproduction (M) Sdn Bhd 24. Toray Plastics (M) Sdn Bhd 25. Toyo Engineering & Construction Sdn Bhd
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4.3 MPA COUNCIL 2014 / 2015
PRESIDENT
Mr Akbar Md Thayoob
PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad
VICE PRESIDENT
Mr Cheong Peng Khuan
Lotte Chemical Titan (M) Sdn Bhd
HONORARY SECRETARY
Mr Abdul Mazlan Abdul Razak
PETRONAS Chemicals LDPE Sdn Bhd
HONORARY TREASURER
Dr Stefan Beckmann
BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mr Edmund Tan Teck Boon
BASF (M) Sdn Bhd
Mr Hideto Yoshimi
Idemitsu Chemicals (M) Sdn Bhd
Mr Sanjay Gover
Kemaman Bitumen Company Sdn Bhd
Mr Lim Boon Hoe
Petrochemicals (M) Sdn Bhd
Mr Takehiko Takayama
Toray Plastics (M) Sdn Bhd
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CHAIRMAN
MPA Plastic Resins Producers' Group
Encik Abdul Mazlan Abdul Razak
PETRONAS Chemicals LDPE Sdn Bhd
ADVISORS
Dato' Tengku Muhamad Tengku Mahamut
Mr Tan Chai Puan
4.4 MPA SECRETARIAT
Malaysian Petrochemicals Association (MPA)
c/o Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers
Wisma FMM, No. 3, Persiaran Dagang,
PJU 9, Bandar Sri Damansara,
52200 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
Tel: 603-62867200
Fax: 603-62776714
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mpa.org.my