Saudi Press Agency reported that Saudi International Petrochemical Company has signed an agreement with Rhodia, an international French chemical company, for building a new factory for production of ethyl acetate in the Industrial City of Jubail.

Under the agreement the French company will establish and operate the new factory with a productive capacity of 100,000 tons.

Mr Ahmad Al Ohali executive president of SIPCHEM underlined the importance of dealing with big international companies concerned with petrochemicals.

(Sourced from Saudi Press Agency)