Milestones | PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG)

2024

Achieved commercial operation for our growth investments for Pengerang Petrochemicals Complex, Nitrile Butadiene Latex plant in Pengerang Johor, Specialty ethoxylates and polyether polyols plant in Kertih, Terengganu and 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA) in Gebeng, Pahang.
Introduced Emfinity®, BRB new brand for Personal Care ingredients
Introduced Synmerse™ DC, a high-performance immersion cooling solution, to meet data centre cooling needs
Perstorp commissioned International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS certified plant in Bharuch, India, producing pentaerythritol and Voxtar™ to cater to the APAC region
Achieved the following for CDP: B- for Water Security and C for Climate
Recognised by EcoVadis for period assessed in 2024 - Perstorp achieved a Platinum medal, placing it among the top 1% in the industry while PCG and BRB achieved Silver medal, placing us among the top 15% in the industry

2023

Sanctioned the acquisition of Maleic Anhydride (MAn) plant in Gebeng, Pahang from BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn. Bhd. and to upgrade the facilities to produce refined MAn
Sanctioned the development and construction of advanced chemical recycling plant in Pengerang, Johor
Achieved ready for start-up phase for specialty ethoxylates and specialty polyether polyols plant in Kertih, Terengganu and Nitrile Butadiene Latext plant in Pengerang, Johor

2022

Sanctioned the development and construction of a Melamine plant in PETRONAS Chemicals Fertiliser Kedah (PC FK) in Gurun, Kedah
Incorporated BRB subsidiary in South Korea
Sanctioned the development and construction of an expansion of the 2EH Acid plant in Gebeng, Pahang through our JV company - BASF PETRONAS Chemicals (BPC)
Acquired Perstorp, a niche specialty chemicals player for Resins & Coatings, Engineered Fluids, Animal Nutrition, and Advanced Materials; and a leading sustainability-driven global specialty chemicals company
Commenced production at BRB's new Lube oil Additives and Chemicals (LAC) manufacturing facility at Echt, Netherlands, which will serve as a LAC hub for global market

2021

Incorporated LG PETRONAS Chemicals Malaysia Sdn Bhd for nitrile butadiene latex plant in Pengerang, Johor.
Achieved first drop of Bio-Monoethylene Glycols (Bio-MEG) product from pilot plant.
Commenced production of silicone blended products in Gebeng, Pahang.

2020

Sanctioned the development and construction of a silicone blending facility in Gebeng, Pahang.
Sanctioned the expansion of BRB facility in the Netherlands.
Entered into a joint venture with PT AKR Corporindo Tbk to distribute chemical products across Indonesia.

2019

First production of polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP) and ethylene glycols (EG) at PIC in Pengerang, Johor.
Acquired BRB, the world's leading independent producer and formulator of silicones, lube oil additives and chemicals.
Sanctioned the development and construction of specialty chemicals plant at KIPC in Kertih, Terengganu.
Sanctioned the development and construction of butadiene derivative plant at PIC in Pengerang, Johor.

2018

Commenced production of citral, citronello, L-methanol and HR-PIB at BPC in Gebeng, Pahang
Divested 50% equity in PPC to Aramco Overseas Holding Coöperatief U.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
Launched state-of-the-art Surfactant Laboratory in Bangi, Selangor

2017

Sanctioned development and construction of Isononanol project at PIC in Pengerang, Johor.
Commenced production of ammonia and urea of PC Fertiliser Sabah in Sipitang, Sabah

2016

Commenced production of 2-EHAcid at BPC In Gebeng, Pahang
Sanctioned development and construction of HDPE Project at PIC in Pengerang, Johor.
Incorporated overseas marketing subsidiary in Indonesia - PT PCM Kimia Indonesia.

2015

Sanctioned development and construction of 2-EH Acid and HR-PIB Projects at BASF PETRONAS Chemicals Sdn Bhd in Gebeng, Pahang.
Acquired 100% equity in PPC and PRPC Elastomers to undertake petrochemical projects as part of the Pengerang Integrated Complex (PIC) in Pengerang, Johor.

2014

Divested in Phu My Plastics & Chemicals Co Ltd pursuant to decision to discontinue vinyl business.
Secured license for PETRONAS Chemicals Marketing (Labuan) Ltd as Labuan International Commodity Trading Company.
Incorporated overseas marketing subsidiaries in Thailand - PCM (Thailand) Company Limited; and PCM (China) Company Limited.

2010

Acquired additional interest in PETRONAS Chemicals Ethylene and PETRONAS Chemicals Polyethylene from BP.
Listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

2009

Commissioned mega methanol plant in Labuan.
Acquired additional interest in PETRONAS Chemicals Olefins, PETRONAS Chemicals Glycols and PETRONAS Chemicals Derivatives from Dow Chemicals.

2006

2004

2002

Commenced production of olefins, glycols and derivatives in Kertih Integrated Petrochemical Complex, Terengganu.
Commenced production of polyvinyl chloride in Baria-Vung Tau, Vietnam.

2000

Commenced production of acrylic acid in Gebeng Complex, Pahang.
Commenced production of benzene, paraxylene, ammonia, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride and acetic acid in Kertih Integrated Petrochemical Complex, Terengganu.

1999

1997

1995

Commenced production of ethylene and polyethylene in Kertih Integrated Petrochemical Complex (KIPC) in Kertih, Terengganu.

1992

Commenced production of propylene, petrochemical polypropylene and MTBE at Gebeng Integrated Petrochemical Complex in Gebeng, Pahang.
Acquired methanol plant in Labuan

1985