BIG and AGC Vinythai Sign Cooperation Agreement on Low-Carbon Nitrogen and Oxygen via Pipeline for Sustainable Petrochemical Production

Bangkok, January 31, 2025

BIG, a climate technology company, and AGC Vinythai Public Company Limited, a leading manufacturer of chlor-alkali, PVC and Epichlorohydrin, have signed a cooperation agreement to supply low-carbon nitrogen and low-carbon oxygen through a pipeline network in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong Province. These gases will be used in the sustainable production of Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM). The project is expected to commence within 2025.

This cooperation marks a significant step for both companies in their joint efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It also showcases the application of BIG’s Climate Technology, utilizing low-carbon industrial gases in the industrial sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a pressing concern across all industries. Furthermore, this partnership underscores the support to Thailand’s target in reducing greenhouse gas by 30 percent from the projected business-as-usual level by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2065. The adoption of low-carbon nitrogen and low-carbon oxygen in the production process will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from AGC Vinythai’s operations.

Piyabut Charuphen, Managing Director of BIG, stated, “This collaboration reflects the commitment of both companies to building a sustainable future. The supply of low-carbon gases through a pipeline network will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lower transportation costs, and enhance production efficiency for our customers. This aligns with BIG’s business strategy of ‘Generating a Cleaner Future’, which focuses on providing low-carbon industrial gases to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across industries.”

Apichart Kijjaroenvisal, Executive Vice President – Special Assignment of AGC Vinythai Plc, added, “The Sakura projectinvolves the expansion of PVC and VCM production capacity at AGC Vinythai. It is driven by the projected growth of PVC markets in Southeast Asia due to the expansion of industries and infrastructure. The use of low-carbon gases in the production process will make our products more environmentally friendly and meet the demands of customers who prioritize sustainable products.”