BASF, Petronas Chemicals to invest RM1.5b in Gebeng plant


KUALA LUMPUR: Germany's BASF and Petronas Chemicals Bhd will invest US$500mil (RM1.5bil) to expand their operations at Gebeng, Kuantan to manufacture products for the global flavour and fragrance industry.

According to the joint statement on Friday, the investment would be in an integrated aroma ingredients project at their existing joint venture site.

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