Arco Chemical Asia Pacific

Arco Chemical Asia Pacific Singapore Company Profile:

Arco Chemical Asia Pacific in Singapore was a significant petrochemical manufacturing company. It operated substantial production facilities, primarily known for producing key chemicals such as propylene oxide (PO) and styrene monomer (SM). These manufacturing operations were strategically located on Pulau Ayer Merbau, which is now an integral part of Jurong Island, Singapore's dedicated chemical industry hub. The company's presence in Singapore was vital for supplying foundational chemicals to various downstream industries across the Asia Pacific region. Arco Chemical's global operations, including those in Singapore, were later acquired by Lyondell, which subsequently merged to form LyondellBasell Industries.

Factory or Trader:

Arco Chemical Asia Pacific was a factory, meaning it was a manufacturing company. Its primary function and identity were centered around large-scale chemical production. While it certainly engaged in the sales and distribution (trading) of its manufactured products, its fundamental nature was that of a producer and manufacturer.

Arco Chemical Asia Pacific, which is now part of LyondellBasell, historically manufactured or sold a range of key petrochemical products. In Singapore, their operations primarily involved the sales, marketing, and distribution of these products for the Asia Pacific region. The main products associated with Arco Chemical globally, and thus relevant to their presence and activities including Singapore, were:

Propylene Oxide

Styrene Monomer

Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE)

Tertiary Butyl Alcohol (TBA)

Propylene Glycol

Polyether Polyols

Propylene Glycol Ethers

Butanediol