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Subsidiaries, Joint Ventures and Other Investments

The operations and activities of Qatar Petroleum are conducted at various onshore and offshore locations. In addition, QP carries out activities through the following subsidiaries, joint ventures and other investments (all information correct as of October 2009).

Qatar Vinyl Company (QVC)

Qatar Vinyl Company in Mesaieed Industrial City.

 

Qatar Vinyl Company was established in 1997 and is located in Mesaieed Industrial City.  

Project completion was achieved approximately 30 months after signing of the EPC Contract, with start up of the facilities taking place during the second quarter of 2001.

The company produces 210,000 t/a of ethylene dichloride, 300,000 t/a of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) and 360,000 t/a of caustic soda.

Shareholders are Qatar Petroleum (55.2 percent), Qatar Petrochemical Company (QAPCO) (31.9 percent) and French chemicals producer Arkema (12.9 percent).

For more information, please visit the QVC website.