Qatar Petrochemical Co Qapco

Qatar Petrochemical Company Q.S.C (QAPCO) is one of the leading producers of ethylene and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in the Middle East Region. The required feedstock is supplied by the State owned Qatar Petroleum for the production of ethylene.  A substantial part of ethylene is consumed for the production of LDPE of various grades, which are exported under the ‘LOTRENE’ brand name in various part of the world. The remaining ethylene is mainly supplied to Qatar Vinyl Company (QVC) and balance if any, is exported in the overseas market. QAPCO is one of the companies located in the Mesaieed Industrial City along-with its neighbors producing fertilizers, steel, petroleum products and natural gas liquids. QAPCO was established in 1974 as a joint multinational venture to utilize the associated and non-associated Ethane feed from petroleum/natural Gas production in line with the industrialization plan of the State of Qatar. QAPCO had commenced commercial production in 1981 and soon became well established in the global market for its commitment to quality and reliability.