Kuantan, Malaysia
The purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant is located in the State of Pahang on the east coast of the Malaysia peninsula, 25 km from Kuantan town. This BP wholly owned unit began production in 1996 with an annual PTA capacity of 600,000 tons. Shipments are made by truck, bulk containers, and FIBC bags.
The Kuantan plant employs over 270 full-time residents and 150 contractors. Commissioned in 1996, the plant had received ISO 9002 certification in 1998 and ISO 14001 in 2001. The site had achieved many awards including the 1999 National Occupational Safety & Health Award, the Prime Minister Hibiscus Award 2000/2001 for Exceptional Achievement in Environmental Performance, National OSH Award 2001 for Transportation, Logistics & Communications.
Like other BP employees throughout the world, the Kuantan plant employees take active roles in contributing to the well-being of their community. From donation of goods to those in need, to care for the marine life conservation and health awareness campaigns. The Kuantan plant employees strive to care about the well-being of their neighbours and cooperate with local agencies to improve the quality of life in the area.
Contact details for local external affairs
Address: BP Chemicals (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Lot 116 Gebeng Industrial Estate, Balok, 26080 Kuantan, Pahang, MalaysiaPhone: +609 584 5162
Fax: +609 583 3082
email: tatinarm@ bp.com
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