KUWAIT, February 7, 2021 — As part of its commitment to support Kuwait’s strategic industries, EQUATE Group hosted a delegation from the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) and Kuwait Industries Union (KIU), at its complex in Shuaiba, Kuwait on 1, February. The PAI was headed by General Manager, Mr. Abdulkarim Taqi Abdulkarim, while the KUI’s was headed by Mr. Hussein Al-Kharafi.

EQUATE Group extended the invitation to its strategic partners, as it continues to promote partnership efforts in support of national strategic industries, that contribute to the development and diversification of the economy.

Mr. Naser Aldousari, President and CEO EQUATE Group, said: “We would like to extend our gratitude to the PAI and KIU for their ongoing support and valuable cooperation as together, we continue to enhance the status of Kuwait’s strategic industries – this partnership is a true reflection of our achievements as “Partners in Success”.

Abdulkarim Taqi, PAI General Manager, said: “EQUATE Group’s ongoing contribution towards the diversification of the country’s transformational industries is highly commendable. We will continue to provide the facilities and incentives that are required to support its endeavors, as part of our commitment to developing and advancing the region’s industrial activity.”

Commenting on the success of the partnership, Mr. Hussein Ali Al-Kharafi, Chairman, KIU, said: “EQUATE Group’s contribution to the region’s economic development sets an example for the industry. The partnership between public and private sectors, and foreign investors represents Kuwait’s industrial sector’s high potential, the region’s national technical competencies and the necessary infrastructure required to support these activities.”

ABOUT THE EQUATE GROUP

The EQUATE Group is a global producer of petrochemicals and the world’s second largest producer of ethylene glycol (EG). The EQUATE Group owns and operates industrial complexes in Kuwait, North America and Europe that annually produce over 6 million tons of ethylene, EG, polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), styrene monomer (SM), paraxylene (PX), heavy aromatics (HA) and benzene (BZ). The EQUATE Group includes EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE), The Kuwait Olefins Company (TKOC), as well as a number of subsidiaries such as MEGlobal and Equipolymers. Their products are marketed throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The EQUATE Group’s shareholders are Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Employing more than 1,500 people worldwide, the EQUATE Group is a leading enterprise that pursues sustainability wherever it operates through partnerships in fields that include the environment, economy and society. Visit www.equate.com

KUWAIT, January 4, 2021 — Equipolymers (EQP), a subsidiary of EQUATE Group has once again achieved a global product innovation with the launch of Viridis 30, a food-grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) manufactured with 30 percent chemically recycled PET as feedstock.

The successful development of Viridis 30 reflects EQUATE Group’s alignment with the European Commission’s ‘Strategy for Plastics in a Circular Economy’. Adopted in January 2018, the strategy aims to transform the way plastic products are designed, used, produced and recycled in the European Union.

Viridis 30 is a strong example of EQUATE’s commitment to innovation, and continuous drive to shrink its carbon footprint.  The company believes that designing more and better quality recyclates will not only help close the loop in the circular economy, but deliver greater added value for a more competitive, resilient plastics industry.

Sudhir Shenoy, Senior Vice President at EQUATE Group, said: “Operating in a sustainable economy is a critical area of focus for EQUATE Group, and has driven the development of the Viridis 30 innovation – a demonstration of our industry leadership and excellence. This new product adds a new milestone to the successful manufacture of recyclable materials without compromising on quality and contributes to improved economic and environmental performance for our customers.”

Viridis 30’s roots go back to 2009, when EQP launched Viridis 10 (with 10% recycled PET) with the support of The Coca Cola Company. Viridis complies with the relevant European Commission’s regulations for food contact plastics, meaning it can be used in beverage bottle production as well as in thermoforming applications. In 2016, EQP and Coca-Cola announced Viridis 25, a PET grade containing 25% recycled PET.

Muayad Al Faresi, Global Business Director, PET at EQP said: “Viridis 30 is a significant achievement for EQP and for the petrochemical industry. As global demand increases, the transformation of our industry is necessary to create new products that are more sustainable in the long-term.  The development of Viridis 30 is aligned with the EU’s target to achieve 25% rPET in packaging by 2025, and 30% by 2030. It highlights our commitment towards innovation – this is a breakthrough that will have far reaching environmental, social and business benefits.”

Viridis 30 which will be available commercially to the European market from Q1 2021.

About EQUATE Group

The EQUATE Group is a global producer of petrochemicals and the world’s second-largest producer of ethylene glycol (EG). The Group owns and operates industrial complexes in Kuwait, North America and Europe that annually produce over 6 million tons of ethylene, ethylene glycol (EG), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), styrene monomer (SM), paraxylene (PX), heavy aromatics (HA) and benzene (BZ). The EQUATE Group includes EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE), The Kuwait Olefins Company (TKOC), subsidiaries such as MEGlobal and Equipolymers. Their products are marketed throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The EQUATE Group’s shareholders are Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Employing more than 1,500 people worldwide, the EQUATE Group is a leading enterprise that pursues sustainability wherever it operates through partnerships in fields that include the environment, economy and society.

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EQUATE Petrochemical Company extends its deepest condolences to the people of Kuwait on the sad demise of Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. In his lifetime, the humanitarian Sheikh Sabah has guided the nation through an era of peace and prosperity, setting an example of dignity, wisdom, and leadership that will continue to inspire us all. We ask Allah Almighty to grant his soul eternal rest, and his loved ones and his beloved people of Kuwait patience and solace.

KUWAIT, September 8^th, 2020 — As part of its commitment to long-term sustainable development, the EQUATE Group, in partnership with the National Technology Enterprise Company (NTEC), has completed a solar power project that will deliver clean renewable energy for the Public Authority of Industry (PAI). Of the 655 solar panels that were placed on the PAI rooftop, approximately 419 Mwh will be generated per year to meet demand for electrical renewable energy that will help reduce about 252 tons of CO2 annually.

Commenting on the completion of the project, Abdulkarim Taqi, PAI Director-General, said: “This project is a demonstration of a successful private and public sector partnership that realizes the ambitions of His Highness Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to generate 15% of Kuwait’s power demand from renewable energy by 2030. The completion, in partnership with EQUATE Group and NTEC, of the installation of solar panels, is the first solar project of its size for the country – and will be used as a prototype for future government buildings to implement renewable energy solutions that create efficiencies and contribute to the protection of the environment.”

The Public Authority of Industry was established in 1997, to develop, promote and supervise the industrial activity in the State of Kuwait.

CEO-elect and Senior Vice President, Mr. Naser Aldousari, said: “The EQUATE Group has a long-term commitment to sustainability applied across all disciplines of our business, aiming to achieve sustainable economy, environment, and community.

“The Renewable Energy Project at the PAI building reflects Kuwait’s progressive steps in developing its sustainable energy production, and our partnership with NTEC on this affirms our shared mission to make as positive and sustainable an impact in everything we do.”

Anas Meerza, Group CEO, NTEC, said: “NTEC was mandated to play a role in identifying and initiating technology projects that contribute to the development of Kuwait, and the region. This latest partnership with EQUATE, employing technology that provides clean renewable energy for the PIA is a successful demonstration of this. We believe that this will encourage more private sector and international companies to play a role in expanding the country’s solar energy capabilities.”

EQUATE continues invests an annual average of US$ 500 million in the Kuwait economy. This includes employment of national professionals, contribution to social, educational and environmental initiatives, as well as partnering with the local private sector in its operational local content.

ABOUT THE EQUATE GROUP

The EQUATE Group is a global producer of petrochemicals and the world’s second largest producer of ethylene glycol (EG). The EQUATE Group owns and operates industrial complexes in Kuwait, North America and Europe that annually produce over 6 million tons of ethylene, EG, polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), styrene monomer (SM), paraxylene (PX), heavy aromatics (HA) and benzene (BZ). The EQUATE Group includes EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE), The Kuwait Olefins Company (TKOC), as well as a number of subsidiaries such as MEGlobal and Equipolymers. Their products are marketed throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The EQUATE Group’s shareholders are Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Employing more than 1,500 people worldwide, the EQUATE Group is a leading enterprise that pursues sustainability wherever it operates through partnerships in fields that include the environment, economy and society. Visit www.equate.com

ABOUT THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY FOR INDUSTRY

On 15 January 1997, Public Authority for Industry was established and it is an autonomous authority under the supervision of the Minister of Commerce & Industry. The purpose of such an establishment was developing, promoting and supervising the industrial activity in the State of Kuwait, through encouraging local industries, protecting and expanding the production base to including strategic goods required for national and nutritional security, and this would diversify national income sources which is a main goal for PAI. In addition to that it is in PAI’s concern to deepening the industrial awareness of the citizens, and helps propagate studies, coordinate between the existing industries and that proposed for future at GCC and Arabian countries and consolidates the industrial cooperation with different countries and international organization. Visit https://www.pai.gov.kw/

ABOUT THE NATIONAL ENTERPRISE COMPANY (NTEC)

The National Technology Enterprises Company (NTEC) was established back in November of 2002 and operational in late 2004, by the Kuwait Council of Ministers as a fully owned subsidiary of the Kuwait Investment Authority (KIA). Capitalized at 100 Million Kuwaiti Dinars (Approximately 350 Million U.S. Dollars), with a paid up capital of 85 Million Kuwaiti Dinars. NTEC was created to play a vital role in servicing major stakeholders in Kuwait with their technology needs. The company holds a unique position being fully owned by the Kuwaiti Government, yet enjoys all private sector privileges and operates as such; with its own business license, articles of association, board of directors and capital, NTEC was able to utilize its broad objectives and technology focus being: Information & Communications Technologies, Life Sciences & Healthcare Technologies, Energy, Renewable Energy, Water & Environmental Technologies, to develop distinctive operational and investment strategies to address its core mandate: Technology & Knowledge Transfer. Visit https://www.ntec.com.kw/

KUWAIT, September 6, 2020 — The EQUATE Group today announced its third internationally patented invention – an innovative ‘Mobile Non-Destructive Testing Inspection’ robot that will increase safety, efficiency and quality during maintenance of its facilities.

The robotic solution, successfully patented through the United States Patent & Trademark Office, was invented by a team of EQUATE engineers that included Soud Al-Deweesh, Yousef Al-Haddad, Abdulrahman Al-Mutawaa, Yousef Safar and Abdullah Al-Ruwayeh, in collaboration with the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and the Sabah Al-Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity (SACGC).

The invention demonstrates EQUATE’s commitment to innovation, and a continuous drive to promote an environment of technological platform for human capital advancement. The new robot enables new levels of access to confined locations during maintenance inspections without human intervention, this means uncompromising safety and efficiency standards across every element of the business.

Nawaf Al-Khaledi, Vice President for Technical Services at EQUATE Group, said: “EQUATE has always encouraged innovation to effectively improve as a global organization. The invention is a measurable improvement in the use of effective technology to support and advance maintenance. This robotic solution will not only keep employees safe, but also improve productivity levels, cost and time efficiencies for our business.

Nawaf added: “On behalf of everyone in the EQUATE Group, I extend our congratulations on the new invention to the team of engineers and every member who played a role in this success.”

EQUATE’s commitment to innovation has been recognized on multiple occasions, including additional internationally patented inventions by EQUATE colleagues Suhaim Al-Hajeri in 2017, and Nabeel Al-Kandari in 2019. The achievements align with Kuwait’s Global Innovation Index – an international framework followed by the country to improve its innovation landscape, and the Kuwait Vision 2035 presented by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

About EQUATE Group

The EQUATE Group is a global producer of petrochemicals and the world’s second-largest producer of ethylene glycol (EG). The Group owns and operates industrial complexes in Kuwait, North America and Europe that annually produce over 6 million tons of ethylene, ethylene glycol (EG), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), styrene monomer (SM), paraxylene (PX), heavy aromatics (HA) and benzene (BZ). The EQUATE Group includes EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE), The Kuwait Olefins Company (TKOC), subsidiaries such as MEGlobal and Equipolymers. Their products are marketed throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The EQUATE Group’s shareholders are Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Employing more than 1,500 people worldwide, the EQUATE Group is a leading enterprise that pursues sustainability wherever it operates through partnerships in fields that include the environment, economy and society.

KUWAIT, 1^st September, 2020 — EQUATE Group has published its latest sustainability performance results as it continues on its path to create long-term value and positive change in the communities it serves around the world. The company’s Sustainability Report 2017/18, was prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and received the GRI Materiality Disclosures Stamp.

The report’s theme, Enhancing Value Creation through Global Integration, highlights the integration of EQUATE Petrochemical Company and its North American subsidiary MEGlobal as one organization – EQUATE Group – and outlines the collaborative efforts across different functions. This integration has enabled greater value creation for the group and further paved the way for long-term, sustainable growth. The report demonstrates EQUATE’s sustainability performance at multiple levels in the areas of economic contribution, environmental impact and care for people and communities.

Dr. Ramesh Ramachandran, EQUATE Group President and CEO, said: “As a global player in the petrochemical industry, we are conscious of our responsibilities at a global, regional and local level. We are wholeheartedly committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to which we align our sustainability strategy. Through our sustainability efforts, we aim to move towards operating in a sustainable economy, sustainable environment, and a sustainable community. “

Dr. Abeer Al-Omar, EQUATE Group Sustainability Committee Leader, said: “We apply a triple bottom line approach to business across our areas of operation, and into the economies and communities in which we have presence.   Measurement is key to achieving real results, and our bi-annual Sustainability Report holds us accountable for our progress and keeps us on track in our commitment to making life better for all.”

The report can be found at: http://www.equate.com/reporting/

ABOUT THE EQUATE GROUP

The EQUATE Group is a global producer of petrochemicals and the world’s second largest producer of ethylene glycol (EG). The EQUATE Group owns and operates industrial complexes in Kuwait, North America and Europe that annually produce over 6 million tons of ethylene, EG, polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), styrene monomer (SM), paraxylene (PX), heavy aromatics (HA) and benzene (BZ). The EQUATE Group includes EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE), The Kuwait Olefins Company (TKOC), as well as a number of subsidiaries such as MEGlobal and Equipolymers. Their products are marketed throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The EQUATE Group’s shareholders are Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Employing more than 1,500 people worldwide, the EQUATE Group is a leading enterprise that pursues sustainability wherever it operates through partnerships in fields that include the environment, economy and society. Visit www.equate.com

Kuwait, August 31, 2020 – The EQUATE Group, a global producer of petrochemicals and the second largest producer of ethylene glycol in the world, today announced its second quarter (Q2) 2020 earnings, reporting $159 million in EBITDA – a 31% decrease from $231 million in Q2 2019, and $693 million in revenue, a 16% decrease from $822 million in Q2 2019. Net income after tax stood at $27 million in Q2 2020, a 79% decrease from $126 million in the same period last year.

Despite unpredictable global challenges EQUATE’s facilities around the world continued to operate safely and maintain production rates. The company remains the leading low-cost producer with 100% sellout of all its products globally. This includes EQUATE’s US Gulf Coast plant production, which began operating in October 2019, and is already at 15% above nameplate capacity.

In order to effectively manage debt liability, in Q2 EQUATE completed a $1.6 billion dual tranche issuance and secured $300 million with local banks for a tenor of three years to re-finance $1.9 billion in bank loans.

Commenting on the results, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandran, CEO and President of the EQUATE Group, said: “Despite significant global headwinds, EQUATE EBITDA margins are above 29% of sales due to cost control and our market-leading position across the globe. The company has a well-balanced debt maturity profile, reducing costs and providing stability amidst current market conditions.”

ABOUT THE EQUATE GROUP

The EQUATE Group is a global producer of petrochemicals and the world’s second largest producer of ethylene glycol (EG). The Group owns and operates industrial complexes in Kuwait, North America and Europe that annually produce over 6 million tons of ethylene, EG, polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), styrene monomer (SM), paraxylene (PX), heavy aromatics (HA) and benzene (BZ). The EQUATE Group includes EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE), The Kuwait Olefins Company (TKOC), as well as a number of subsidiaries such as MEGlobal and Equipolymers. Their products are marketed throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The EQUATE Group’s shareholders are Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Employing more than 1,500 people worldwide, the EQUATE Group is a leading enterprise that pursues sustainability wherever it operates through partnerships in fields that include the environment, economy and society. Visit www.equate.com.

Disclaimer

This earnings announcement (the Announcement) is for information only. The announcement is based on unaudited financial information of EQUATE Petrochemical Co. K.S.C.C. and The Kuwait Olefins Co. K.S.C.C. (together with their consolidated subsidiaries, the EQUATE Group) which is subject to change without notice and the accuracy thereof is not guaranteed. The information in the Announcement does not intend to contain all material information concerning the financial status of the EQUATE Group. We do not make any representation regarding, and assume no responsibility or liability (however arising and regardless of nomenclature) for, the accuracy or completeness of, or any errors or omissions in, any information contained in the Announcement.

Historical and current performance data are not necessarily indicative of future performance. Information contained in this Announcement may refer to forward-looking statements. The views in the Announcement are based on current assumptions which are subject to various risks and may change over time, as such we make no representations in respect of the correctness, accuracy, and/or completeness of such assumptions. Further, no assurance can be given that future events will occur, and/or that projections (if any) will be achieved. Past performance is not a reliable indication of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those projected. The Announcement shall not be considered, or in any way construed, as an offering of securities.

OYSTER CREEK, TX – The EQUATE Group has added a new global award to its list of accomplishments, as the MEGlobal BookraMEG Oyster Creek Project has been named an Award of Merit winner in the Power/Industrial category of the ENR Best Project Awards of 2020. The world-scale 750,000 metric-ton-per-annum monoethylene (MEG) glycol and di-ethylene glycol facility (DEG) was constructed in Oyster Creek, Texas ahead of schedule, below budget and with an excellent safety record. It was the first time the EQUATE Group constructed a new EG facility in the United States.

EQUATE CEO-elect and Sr. Vice President Naser Al-Dousari credited the project team and ownership for working together to build a world class facility in a region that provides access to plentiful feedstocks and global markets.

“We are truly humbled by this global honor,” he said. “This project demonstrated what can be accomplished when you bring together global petrochemical leadership with a dedicated expert project team. We thank everyone who played a part in delivering the BookraMEG project to EQUATE’s portfolio and strengthening our ability to reach customers around the world.”

The project was co-submitted for award by MEGlobal, Worley (general contractor) and Fluor (construction contractor) and was one of 30 selected from a record number of entries. The submissions were judged by an international panel of industry experts.

“The panel looked at projects in many markets and examined safety performance, innovations, challenges, and design and construction quality – with a special emphasis on the diversity of global project teams and their collaboration,” said Engineering News-Record editor Scott Blair in a news release. “They also considered how the project benefits the local community and/or the construction industry.”

The winners of ENR’s Global Best Project Awards will be celebrated at a virtual ceremony in September.

About EQUATE Group:

The EQUATE Group is a global producer of petrochemicals and the world’s second-largest producer of ethylene glycol (EG). The Group owns and operates industrial complexes in Kuwait, North America and Europe that annually produce over 6 million tons of ethylene, ethylene glycol (EG), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), styrene monomer (SM), paraxylene (PX), heavy aromatics (HA) and benzene (BZ). The EQUATE Group includes EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE), The Kuwait Olefins Company (TKOC), as well as a number of subsidiaries such as MEGlobal and Equipolymers. Their products are marketed throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The EQUATE Group’s shareholders are Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Employing more than 1,500 people worldwide, the EQUATE Group is a leading enterprise that pursues sustainability wherever it operates through partnerships in fields that include the environment, economy and society.

OYSTER CREEK, TX – The EQUATE Group is proud to announce that the MEGlobal BookraMEG Oyster Creek Project has been named the 2020 Best Project in the Industrial/Energy category by ENR Texas & Louisiana. The project – nicknamed “BookraMEG” (meaning “future MEG”) – is a world-scale 750,000 metric-ton-per-annum monoethylene (MEG) glycol and di-ethylene glycol facility (DEG) built in Oyster Creek, TX as part of EQUATE’s subsidiary, MEGlobal. In addition to being completed ahead of schedule, below budget and with an excellent safety record, it was the first time the EQUATE Group constructed a new EG facility in the United States.

“During a period when there was an extraordinary number of construction projects in the US Gulf Coast, MEGlobal was able to capitalize on the expertise of its shareholders and the collaboration of its contract partners,” said Dr. Ramesh Ramachandran, CEO of EQUATE. “Dow’s world class engineering and procurement support coupled with the active participation of the global engineering work force of EQUATE enabled us to select the best work practices across the world. We will forever be grateful to this project team that delivered a world scale plant safely and ahead of schedule”

The project was co-submitted for award by MEGlobal, Worley (general contractor) and Fluor (construction contractor) and was one of 18 selected from more than 130 submissions.

“This was an outstanding project in every sense and we are incredibly proud to be recognized for the teamwork, safety commitment and operational excellence demonstrated by the entire organization,” said Clarence Stadlwieser, MEGlobal Project Director.

The project was judged on its safety, international teamwork, ability to overcome challenges, innovation, complexity, contribution to the industry/community, construction quality and craftsmanship, and functionality of design and aesthetic quality.

Jason Kraynek, Fluor’s senior VP Sales – Energy & Chemicals, said safety was the first priority of the project.

“MEGlobal, Worley, and Fluor were fully aligned that safety was the overriding project objective and nothing would compromise this attitude. As other project contractors were brought on board, they were aligned with this objective and a key part of contractor selection was the contractor’s past safety record. The entire project senior management team continuously emphasized focus on safety, both in design and execution of construction,” he said. As a result, the Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) was TRIR of 0.054.

Stephen Hillier, Worley’s President added, “It was no small feat, but working together, we were able to complete this world-scale facility eight months faster than the industry average. The success of the project is testament to the rigor and dedication of the team – always collaborating towards a common goal. Over the course of the project, we achieved continuous safe work, minimized rework and met project requirements. I’m grateful to MEGlobal for the trust they had in Worley and Fluor to partner with them and accelerate construction in a safe manner.”

The winners of ENR’s National Best Project Awards will be celebrated at a ceremony in Houston on Oct. 23, 2020.

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About EQUATE Group:

The EQUATE Group is a global producer of petrochemicals and the world’s second-largest producer of ethylene glycol (EG). The Group owns and operates industrial complexes in Kuwait, North America and Europe that annually produce over 6 million tons of ethylene, ethylene glycol (EG), polyethylene (PE), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), styrene monomer (SM), paraxylene (PX), heavy aromatics (HA) and benzene (BZ). The EQUATE Group includes EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE), The Kuwait Olefins Company (TKOC), as well as a number of subsidiaries such as MEGlobal and Equipolymers. Their products are marketed throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The EQUATE Group’s shareholders are Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC), The Dow Chemical Company (Dow), Boubyan Petrochemical Company (BPC) and Qurain Petrochemical Industries Company (QPIC). Employing more than 1,500 people worldwide, the EQUATE Group is a leading enterprise that pursues sustainability wherever it operates through partnerships in fields that include the environment, economy and society.

About MEGlobal

MEGlobal is a global leader in the manufacture and marketing of ethylene glycol (EG). With a worldwide network, MEGlobal markets its products throughout Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East. MEGlobal embraces the principles of Responsible Care®, focusing on the safety of employees, neighbors, communities and the environment in every aspect of its operations. As a subsidiary of EQUATE Petrochemical Company (EQUATE), MEGlobal is part of the EQUATE Group which is the world’s second largest producer of EG. Visit www.meglobal.biz for more information.

Today, the Board of Directors of the EQUATE Group is pleased to announce two new senior leadership appointments.

Sudhir Shenoy has been named Sr. Vice President of EQUATE, effective October 1, 2020. He will succeed Naser Aldousari, who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of EQUATE, effective October 1, 2020.

Shenoy was previously Country President & CEO of Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd (Dow India), – a global material science company with India sales at over US$1.2 billion. Shenoy joined Dow in 1997 as a sales manager, and then moved into various management roles in Sales, Business, Asset and Commercial Management, based out of developed markets such as Europe, as well as fast growth markets such as China and India. He managed across large businesses like polyurethanes to market-facing businesses such as Home & Personal Care and Water Solutions. With his diverse expertise in his 20+ years with Dow, he played a key role in Dow’s growth in the specialty business segments, helping transform the company to a more customer-centric and innovation-focused organization.

“Having the opportunity to join EQUATE – an organization of global excellence within the petrochemical industry – is one that I am delighted to assume,” said Shenoy. “I look forward to being part of an organization that has enjoyed strong leadership since its inception and hope to contribute learnings gained in my career in other parts of the world for the long-term success of EQUATE.”

The Board also announced Phisanu Sermchaiwong, currently Dow’s Area Finance Director – Asia Pacific, will return to Kuwait to re-assume the EQUATE Chief Financial Officer role. He will replace Dawood Alabduljalil, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for EQUATE since 2018, who is retiring in October, 2020. Sermchaiwong has held roles in Dow such as Financial Planning manager for North America, CFO of the SCG-Dow Group of joint ventures and Finance director for Dow Thailand. In 2009, he was appointed global Financial Planning director for the Treasury department and in 2014 he was appointed CFO of EQUATE. He was appointed to his current role in 2018. He said he looks forward to re-joining EQUATE.

“EQUATE’s culture of excellence puts us in the right position to continue to build on our success and lead our industry and communities into the future,” Sermchaiwong said.

Sulaiman AlMarzouqi, Chair of the EQUATE Board of Directors, said the organization is committed to a smooth and seamless transition within the senior leadership team as EQUATE prepares for a new era of continued success and growth.

“We welcome these two excellent leaders to our team as EQUATE continues to maximize stakeholder value by providing outstanding products and services to our customers,” he said. “We also recognize Mr. Dawood Alabduljalil for his contribution to EQUATE’s standing in global markets, and its continued success in the industry, and we wish him a long and healthy retirement.”

EQUATE Vice Chairman from Dow, Mr. Raja Zeidan added, “We are confident that with their strong industry expertise and experience, Mr. Shenoy and Mr. Sermchaiwong will do a tremendous job within the leadership team led by our new CEO, Naser Aldousari. I expect to see EQUATE continuing to build on its culture of excellence as an internationally recognized industry leader.”