Thai Petrochemical Giant Defend Proposed Joint Venture Against Monopoly Concerns
THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2026
SCGC pushes back on domestic monopoly fears as a feasibility study for a landmark olefins joint venture gets under way, arguing that imports and free-market pricing cap their power
SCG chief thanks Thai government as Hormuz efforts continue
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
SCGC’s chief has thanked the Thai government after diplomatic efforts helped one stranded vessel leave the Strait of Hormuz, while work continues on a second ship.
Iran clears SCG ship to leave Hormuz after Thai diplomatic push
SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2026
After talks with Oman, Bangkok says one of SCG’s two stranded vessels has been cleared to leave the Strait of Hormuz, while efforts continue for the other.
SCC halts Rayong olefins plant as Iran war disrupts feedstock supply chain via Strait of Hormuz
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
SCC has temporarily stopped operations at its Rayong Olefins subsidiary after Middle East tensions linked to the Iran war disrupted shipments of key feedstocks such as naphtha and propane, prompting a force majeure declaration.