# PTT Global Chemical and SCG Chemicals to form polyolefins joint venture

PTT Global Chemical (GC) and SCG Chemicals (SCGC) announced a partnership on October 30, 2026, to combine their olefin and polyolefin businesses into a joint venture. GC will hold a 56% stake and SCGC 44%, with the combined entity expected to rank among the world's top 10 polyolefin producers with a capacity of 7.1 million tonnes per year.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-10-30
- Where: Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 7.1 million tonnes per year
- Products: olefins, polyolefins
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [PTT Global Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/813.md) (partner)
- [SCG Chemicals](https://endata.com/companies/7171.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [bangkokpost.com](https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3345320/thai-polyolefins-joint-venture-partners-think-big), 2026-10-29: "The alliance, led by GC chief executive Narongsak Jivakanun and SCGC chief executive Sakchai Patiparnprechavud, combines their olefin and polyolefin businesses in a move designed to strengthen competitiveness."

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