Supply of Raw Materials and Utilities
Referring to the production background process of AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited (AVT),
- MTP1 is a fully integrated plant of Polyvinylchloride (PVC) and Bio-based Epichlorohydrin (ECH) production
- MTP2 and PPD1 is a Chlor-Alkali process for Caustic Soda, Chlorine, Hydrogen, Hydrochloric Acid, and Sodium Hypochlorite. Moreover, MTP2 has also produced Potassium Hydroxide and Potassium Carbonate as its products.
- The key raw materials and utilities of AVT has been sourced locally. Additionally, AVT has a capability to import some of key raw materials for flexibility on operation.
The supply of key raw materials and utilities, which are Salt, Ethylene, Refined Glycerine and Electricity are as follows:
Salt Procurement
Salt is an essential raw material for Caustic Soda, Chlorine and Hydrogen production. For purified salt procurement, AVT has jointly invested with the others in Pimai Salt Company Limited (PSC) to ensure its supply reliability.
For the expansion capacity, AVT has expanded its capability to import Solar Salt from overseas via reliable supply countries covering all key perspectives (Quality, Quantity, Diversity, Competitiveness).
Ethylene Procurement
Along with Chlorine, Ethylene is an essential raw material for VCM / PVC production. AVT has purchased Ethylene from PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC) which is the major Ethylene producer in Thailand and currently is one of major shareholders of AVT.
Additionally, AVT has cooperated with GC to expand the capability on import Ethylene from overseas when it was required.
Glycerine Procurement
Refined Glycerine is a key raw material to produce bio-based Epichlorohydrin. AVT has sourced and purchased Refined Glycerine from several suppliers to ensure the supply reliability.
- From domestic and international producers (Southeast Asia, South America and Europe)
- From Biodiesel and Oleochemicals Industries
- AVT selects Refined Glycerine from the suppliers who only meet quality criteria, sustainable criteria (RSPO, ISCC PLUS) and other criteria (KOSHER and HALAL certification) to ensure excellent quality and performance of Bio-based Epichlorohydrin product.
Electricity Procurement
Electricity is the key utility in Caustic Soda, Chlorine and Hydrogen production . AVT has committed into long term Power Supply Agreement from reliable producers in the area to ensure its supply reliability supporting AVT long term operation.