Statistical reports (Facts and Figures)GPCA’s annual statistical reports provide up to date information about the industry and various industry segments. The GCC Chemical Industry Facts and Figures report, which is released in November every year on the occasion of the Annual Forum, contains a collection of data and statistics from member companies and regional and international organizations, providing a comprehensive analysis of the industry’s performance. GPCA also releases indicator reports that cover the fertilizers and plastic industries in the GCC and globally.

Industry-trend reportsGPCA publishes independent reports that provide an in-depth look at the state of innovation and sustainability in the industry or specific industry segments. These reports are aimed at bridging the gap between perception and reality and provide a summary of the discussions on these topics during GPCA conferences.

Co-branded reportsTo provide its members with relevant and timely industry information, GPCA partners with some of the world’s leading consultancies. Together with these valuable partners, GPCA has published more than 30 co-branded reports, which are distributed at GPCA’s conferences and can also be found at our e-library online.

Arabic publicationsGPCA is translating on a yearly bases selected reports to Arabic language as part of its role as the voice of the Arabian Gulf chemical industry and its mission to raise awareness about the industry, foster national pride and contribute to the preservation and distribution of Arabic language content.

Petrochemical databaseCovering 156 products, GPCA’s petrochemichals database serves as a reference for producers, researchers, policy makers and anyone involved in the petrochemical industry. It provides GPCA member companies with the forecasts they need to make thoughtful and well-informed plans for the future.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

PeriodicalGPCA publishes its Annual Report each year on the occasion of the GPCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in March. The report provides an overview of GPCA’s main activities during the past year and highlights some of its milestones and achievements. Connecting the Gulf is published during the Annual Forum in the form of directory booklet and has recently been transformed into an online platform that includes details of GPCA’s member companies, listing their main contacts and address, in addition to links to their website. The online digital platform also has a product finder feature with product description covering all the products produced in the region to date.

GPCA also publishes two newsletters, the quarterly print publication Insight and the monthly digital Insight Express.

GPCA has not only become the leading voice of the chemical industry in the GCC, but also a trusted and reliable source of all regional chemical industry information through the reports, studies and newsletters it publishes. To date, GPCA has issued over 130 publications available at the e-library on the GPCA website. Members have exclusive access to the most recent and full reports.

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How to become a memberIt’s easy. All it takes is completing the application form on the GPCA website: www.gpca.org.ae. This form includes the name of the official member representative and an alternate contact person.

The GPCA membership coordinator will contact you upon receiving the form. Membership becomes effective after receipt of payment of the membership fee. Members receive a login and password to access the GPCA product database and other exclusive members-only content hosted on the GPCA website.

Annual membership fees for 2018Full members: USD 15,000

Associate members International producers USD 5,000Gulf producers < 100 KTA USD 5,000Service providers USD 4,000Business partners USD 2,000

Representing an aggregated turnover of USD 108 billion and responsible for the creation of 595,700 million direct and indirect chemical jobs in the GCC.

Mission

Supporting the sustainable growth of the region’s chemical industry.

GPCA is currently represented on the board of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), representing chemical manufacturers and producers worldwide.

The association represents the industry through six active working committees covering:

• Plastics• Fertilizers• Supply Chain• International Trade• Research and Innovation• Responsible Care

GPCA’s activities are organized around 3 pillars:

Networking Thought leadership Advocacy

GPCA IS THE VOICE OF THE PETROCHEMICAL AND CHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN THE ARABIAN GULF

Online library

As the voice of the region’s petrochemical and chemical industry, GPCA is committed to providing its members, partners and stakeholders with a comprehensive industry database, specialized reports, extensive studies and updated industry specific annual facts and figures. These reports are available on GPCA’s online library hosted on its website.

Connecting member companies and stakeholders

GPCA members The association currently holds a prominent membership base consisting of some of the world’s leading and largest petrochemical and chemical companies, both regionally and internationally.

ABOUT GPCAThe Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) represents the downstream hydrocarbon industry in the Arabian Gulf. Established in 2006, the association voices the common interests of more than 250 member companies from the chemical and allied industries, accounting for over 95% of chemical output in the Arabian Gulf region. The industry makes up the second largest manufacturing sector in the region, producing over USD 108 billion worth of products a year.

The association supports the region’s petrochemical and chemical industry through advocacy, networking and thought leadership initiatives that help member companies to connect, share and advance knowledge, contribute to international dialogue, and become prime influencers in shaping the future of the global petrochemicals industry.

Committed to providing a regional platform for stakeholders from across the industry, GPCA manages six working committees - Plastics, Supply Chain, Fertilizers, International Trade, Research and Innovation, and Responsible Care - and organizes six world-class events each year. The association also publishes an annual report, regular newsletters and industry reports.

HISTORYIn response to the need for a representative body for the petrochemical and chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region, GPCA was established in 2006 by eight visionary founding members; SABIC and TASNEE from Saudi Arabia, Qatar Petroleum and Qatar Vinyl Company from Qatar, EQUATE and PIC from Kuwait, Borouge from the UAE and GPIC from Bahrain. GPCA was established to support the interest of the growing chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region.

Throughout the years, the association has continued to expand its membership base with a CAGR of 9% in the first decade since its establishment.

GPCA Research and Innovation Summit

The GPCA Research and Innovation Summit serves as a platform to discuss ways and means for creating a culture of innovation within the regional chemical industry. The summit also engages stakeholders in the debate to develop innovation capabilities within the region. It has widely been been praised for providing the needed platform to build strong understanding of R&I in the region seen as the key area of strategic development for the industry. The first edition of the R&I Summit was held in 2013.

www.gpcaresearch.com

GPCA PlastiCon

PlastiCon is an annual GPCA event that caters to the plastics segment of the petrochemical industry. The conference provides up to date views, trends and developments in the regional and global plastics conversion industry including detailed information on trending topics. GPCA PlastiCon also hosts the GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards, recognizing innovation in plastics conversion and allied industries in addition to supporting students with their achievements.

www.gpcaplastics.com

GPCA Responsible Care Conference

GPCA launched the Responsible Care Conference in 2015 with the aim of raising awareness on the program’s framework and to measure companies’ performance. The GPCA Responsible Care Conference focuses on health, safety and environmental matters relevant to the chemical industry and serves as a platform for companies to share best practices and success stories. The conference also focuses on steering the industry towards a safer and sustainable future. The Responsible Care Awards were established in 2015 with the aim to honor companies who have reached remarkable milestones within the Responsible Care program and within the industry.

www.gpcaresponsiblecare.com

GPCA Supply Chain Conference

The GPCA Supply Chain Conference focuses on effective supply chain management within chemical companies across the Arabian Gulf region. It also provides a platform to facilitate discussion on key industry trends and growth opportunities. The GPCA Supply Chain Conference highlights the role and development of the sector and highlights the latest trends, challenges and opportunities. GPCA launched the first edition of its Supply Chain Conference in 2009. In 2016, GPCA launched “GPCA Supply Chain Excellence Awards” with the aim to recognize outstanding organizations, academia and individuals who have developed game-changing ideas and projects within the supply chain sector.

www.gpcasupplychain.com

GPCA calendar events

NETWORKING

GPCA Fertilizer Convention

The GPCA Fertilizer Convention is an annual event that brings together senior executives from the key industrial fertilizers producers in the GCC, fertilizer consumers and government representatives to exchange information and to explore and deliberate key issues regarding food security and long-term strategies for sustainable fertilizer manufacturing and application. The Fertilizer Convention provides analysis on both regional and global market trends. The first GPCA Fertilizer Convention was held in 2010.

www.gpcafertilizers.com

GPCA’s calendar events are a must-attend for senior industry executives from the region and the world.GPCA's bespoke conferences, seminars and workshops attract a combined audience of over 3,000 delegates annually, offering access to world class facilities, program and speakers, alongside unrivalled networking opportunities.

Annual GPCA Forum

Over the past decade, the Annual GPCA Forum has not only become a key feature in the global chemical industry agenda, but also a crucial knowledge sharing and networking platform for regional and global stakeholders. In 2015, over 2,000 members of the international chemical community gathered together in Dubai to celebrate the achievements and growth of the petrochemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region and 10 years of the Annual Forum, which throughout the years have become a key feature in the global chemical industry agenda. This is a must-attend event for senior business executives from the region and globally. Prominent speaker line-ups at the past forums have included H.E. Ali Bin Ibrahim Al Nuaimi, former Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia; H.E. Mohammed Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy of the UAE; H.E. Khalid Al-Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources in Saudi Arabia; Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi, Minister of State for Tolerance of the UAE; H.E. Dr. Mohammed Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of Energy and Industry of Qatar; H.R.H. Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al-Saud, Deputy Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia and H.R.H. Prince Faisal Bin Turki Bin Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al Saud, Adviser at the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia.

www.gpcaforum.net

The GPCA Legacy Initiative and GPCA Legacy Award “Al-Rowad” (الّرواد) have been established to recognize the pioneers of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region. The annual program honors individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to foster and strengthen the petrochemical industry in one or more of the GCC states. By recognizing these individuals GPCA makes their achievements known to current generations, thereby encouraging emulation and fostering national pride.

www.gpcalegacy.com

First launched in Canada in 1985, Responsible Care® is a global, voluntary initiative adopted by the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) to drive continuous improvement and achieve excellence in environmental, health and safety and security performance. GPCA successfully adopted Responsible Care in 2009 with the majority of its members embedding the program in their everyday operations. GPCA’s Responsible Care journey began with 90% of GPCA members signing a declaration to announce their commitment to the initiative. In addition, 35% of GPCA’s full members have already obtained certifications for the Responsible Care Management System Standard also known as RC 14001. The ICCA, which represents the industry on a global level, consistently ranked GPCA as one of the top performing associations for the implementation of the initiative. GPCA launched the first Responsible Care Conference in 2015, which is designed as a meeting place for industry professionals to discuss strategies related to health, safety, security, and environmental issues in a single platform. The GPCA Responsible Care Awards were launched during the first edition of the conference and aim to recognize companies and individuals that have exemplified outstanding performance in the execution of Responsible Care within their organizations.

Gulf Sustainability and Quality Assessment System (SQAS) was launched by GPCA and spearheaded by the GPCA Supply Chain Committee in the month of August 2013. Gulf SQAS is a system that extends Responsible Care throughout the product supply chain by evaluating the quality, safety, security and environmental performance of Logistics Service Providers. 29 CEOs from GPCA member companies GPCA member companies signed the Declaration of Support, committing to adhere to the principles of Gulf SQAS. Since then, a growing number of chemical companies in the GCC have applied the system in their organizations where it aims to be the primary EHSS&Q system in the gulf region.

www.gulfsqas.com

AwardsGPCA’s annual award series aim to distinguish and honor excellence in the regional petrochemical and chemical industry and boost the industry’s competitiveness. The Award categories range from companies, projects and research and extend to students and academia in the Arabian Gulf region.

Current GPCA Awards include:

GPCA Supply Chain Awards – launched in 2016 during the 8th GPCA Supply Chain Conference

GPCA Responsible Care Awards – launched in 2015 during the first GPCA Responsible Care Conference.

GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards – launched in 2011 during the 2nd GPCA Plastic Conference

Leaders of Tomorrow is an initiative launched by GPCA and supported by its members aimed at building local human capital in the region. The initiative falls under one of the three pillars of the association which is advocacy by promoting STEM and bridging the gap between academia and the industry. Leaders of Tomorrow is considered as the first official collective step where industry stakeholders collaborate in shaping skills and preparing the future industry leaders with the required skill set.

www.gpca.org.ae/leaders

OUR YOUTH: COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING THE FUTURE TALENT AND CREATING YOUNG LEADERS FOR THE GCC CHEMICAL INDUSTRY.

OUR ENVIRONMENT: COMMITTED TO CREATING AWARENESS ABOUT RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENCOURAGING A MORE RESPONSIBLE ATTITUDE TOWARD LITTER.

ADVOCACY

Waste Free Environment is an annual environmental and educational initiative that falls under GPCA’s broader advocacy pillar. The campaign aims to promote responsible litter disposal and educate youth on waste management and consumption. Since its inception and with the support of GPCA members, the campaign evolved into a global educational awareness and community campaign taking place in 10 countries across the world. In 2016, the campaign was awarded “Best CSR Initiative of the Year” at the ITP Oil and Gas and Refining and Petrochemical Awards, Middle East.

www.wastefreeenvironment.com

OUR INDUSTRY: COMMITTED TO CHAMPIONING INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS THAT CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE THE REGIONAL INDUSTRY’S OVERALL STANDARDS.