PTT Global Chemical and SCG Chemicals Advance Petrochemical JV Talks
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GC and SCGC disclosed progress on the joint venture study, saying implementation is on schedule. They have entered the confirmatory due diligence phase to verify key information and are discussing shareholding structure, transaction terms and evaluating synergies from combining strengths and assets. The deal aims to raise Thai petrochemical business capacity by increasing scale, integrating supply chains, managing raw materials more efficiently and strengthening downstream businesses focused on value‑added, diverse products to improve competitiveness regionally and globally. The scope under study includes GC and SCGC’s olefins and polyolefins operations in Thailand, as well as assets and stakes in related joint ventures, which the new JV would hold in place of GC and SCGC. Under the proposed structure, GC would be the majority shareholder while SCGC would hold a significant stake, with both sides targeting to finalize the transaction’s key points by October 2026, covering shareholding structure, implementation steps and expected synergy value. However, establishing the JV still requires internal approval from both companies and clearance from relevant regulators, including filing an application with the Trade Competition Commission. GC and SCGC said the cooperation will leverage each other’s strengths to raise efficiency across the supply chain, bolster Thailand’s petrochemical industry and enhance long‑term competitiveness for customers, partners and downstream industries.
