PETROCHEMICALS

Saudi Arabia’s Sipchem, Sahara Eye U.S. and Asia Deals after Merger – Report

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Saudi International Petrochemical Co (Sipchem) and Sahara Petrochemical "plan to target acquisitions and joint ventures in the United States and Asia when their merger is completed in order to expand market reach," Reuters reports, citing top executives.

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