Amoco Chemical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

Amoco Chemical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. was a manufacturing plant.

Company Introduction:

Amoco Chemical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. was a prominent entity in the Malaysian petrochemical sector. It operated as a subsidiary of Amoco Chemical Company, a globally recognized producer of petrochemical products. The company's primary operation was a large-scale manufacturing facility, specifically a Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) plant, situated in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

PTA is a crucial raw material extensively used in the production of polyester fibers, resins, and films, which are integral components in various industries including textiles, packaging, and automotive. The Kuantan plant played a significant role as a key supplier of PTA, thereby supporting the growth and development of downstream petrochemical industries within Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region.

Following the acquisition of Amoco Corporation by BP plc in 1998, Amoco Chemical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. became integrated into BP Chemicals' global operations. Although the Amoco name is no longer independently operational in this context, its historical contribution as a pioneering chemical manufacturing facility in Malaysia, particularly in the production of PTA, remains noteworthy. The facility continued its operations under subsequent ownerships, maintaining its strategic importance within the region's petrochemical supply chain.

Amoco Chemical (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. manufactures and sells:

* Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)

* Isophthalic Acid (PIA)

* Benzoic Acid