Download now GPCA is pleased to preset the latest edition of Insight, your trusted source for in-depth updates and expert analysis from the chemical and petrochemical industry across the GCC and beyond. In this issue, we spotlight the 15th GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference, offering a special preview of the key themes shaping the future of agri-nutrients and…
Download report Urea constitutes the biggest share of GCC agri-nutrient production, accounting for 43.6% of GCC total in 2022. Being an export-oriented and natural gas abundant region, the GCC stands as one of the primary global producers and exporters of urea, with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and UAE ranked among the global top 10 for…
Download report The 13th annual GPCA Agri-Nutrients Conference has established itself as the premier gathering that convenes regional industry leaders from the agri-nutrient sector. In 2023, the conference attracted 426 delegates from 59 companies in 17 countries. An insightful conference program, carefully crafted to meet the challenges of regional and global industry players, featured 16…
Part 1: A review of alternative and supplemental technologies to flare systems in the oil and gas industry By Abdulrahman AlMashaan, Production Engineer, Operations Department, PIC 1. Introduction Gas flaring is a standard practice in which plants burn process gas and release the by-products into the atmosphere. In general, hydrocarbons gas streams are vented off…
Green supply chain practices in the GCC chemical industry By J Sivan, Senior Consultant, Supply Chain & Logistics Practice, and Gopal R, Global Leader, Supply Chain & Logistics Advisory, Frost & Sullivan Economic diversification is a key growth driver With economic diversification initiatives prioritizing non-oil GDP contribution, chemical-based manufacturing benefited from these initiatives and became…
The USD 6 billion GCC recycling stronghold By Maryam Al Mansoori, General Manager, Rebound Plastics Exchange Currently, GCC countries recycle very little plastics compared to other regions in the world. There lies though a significant opportunity to thrive on increased collaboration towards a shared infrastructure. When looking at recycling, it has become all too clear…
Rethinking plastic waste: From trash into treasure GPCA Analysis By: Noora Mukhtar The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have emerged as major producers and exporters of a wide range of plastic products, including plastic pipes, sheets, films, packaging materials, construction materials, automotive parts, and household items. They are key players in the global plastics market…
China and the GCC – Fueling a green future for fertilizers GPCA Analysis By: Noora Mukhtar 1. China’s fertilizer industry overview China is one of the largest producers, consumers, exporters, and importers of fertilizers in the world, with a high demand for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilizers to support its rapidly growing…
The role of hydrogen in the GCC’s green future GPCA Analysis By: Valentina Olabi Hydrogen outlook in the GCC The use of hydrogen in the GCC chemical industry is becoming increasingly favored. Hydrogen is not only seen as a key enabler for countries and industries to hit their net-zero targets, but also a valuable opportunity…
Impact of Russia-Ukraine conflict and climate change on food security and GCC fertilizer industry By Amit Dutta, Associate Director – Agri, Food & Nutrition Practice, and Navin Tamrakar, Principal Consultant – Chemicals & Materials Practice, Frost & Sullivan On 24 February 2023, the Ukraine-Russia conflict marked its one-year anniversary and shows no sign of abatement.…
