Who we are

Who We Are

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is a dedicated non-profit association serving its members with industry data and information resources. It is the first such association to represent the interests of the petrochemicals and chemicals industries in the Arabian Gulf and it has brought a major dimension to its task by creating both a forum for discussion and a place where like-minded people can meet and share concepts and ideas. Since its inception in March 2006, the GPCA has earned the enviable reputation for steering the regional industries toward a whole new level of cooperation and raising the standard in terms of common ground interests.

Since its launch by the eight leading regional producers of chemicals and petrochemicals, its membership base has continued to grow at the phenomenal rate of 23% per annum. Today, GPCA's Full members are the leading regional petrochemicals and chemicals producers accounting for about 95% of the total regional output (by volume). Building on that, GPCA has emerged as the collective voice of the Arabian Gulf petrochemical and chemical industry on the regional and international scenes addressing issues of common interest. Over the years, GPCA has steadily expanded its portfolio of services from networking to include advocacy and content development. 

Founding Members
GPCA was formed by eight visionary founding members including:

• SABIC


• National Industrialization Company (Tasnee)


• Qatar Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. (QAPCO)


• Qatar Vinyl Company Ltd. (QVC)


• Borouge


• Gulf Petrochemicals Industries Co. (GPIC)


• Petrochemical Industries Co. (PIC)


• Equate

Mission
To support the growth and sustainable development of the petrochemical and chemical industries in the Gulf,in partnership with our members and other stakeholders
Objective

To provide effective opportunities for members and industry stakeholders to network, share information and knowledge, and strengthen partnerships

To develop and advocate common industry positions

To identify and promote industry’s best practice

To champion the Responsible Care Initiative among members

To establish regional industry data and information resources

To develop credible relationships with regional communities