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THE CHEMICALS INDUSTRY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Sector and Business Development Trade and Investment Unit Level 4 Park Plaza 64-70 St. Vincent Street Port of Spain Republic of Trinidad and Tobago Tel: 1-868-625-3981 Fax: 1-868-625-3977 ON THE INTERNET: http://www.investTNT.com http://www.tidco.co.tt vpaltoo@tidco.co.tt krampersad@tidco.co.tt

ISBN: 976-95070-1-6

SECTOR PROFILE OF THE CHEMICALS INDUSTRY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

by Tourism and Industrial Development Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TIDCO) Trade and Investment Unit Sector and Business Development Department

TIDCO Publications

TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 1.0 Introduction to the Chemical Industry in Trinidad and Tobago 2.0 Current State of the Industry Feedstock and Intermediate Chemicals Downstream Chemicals Employment and Output in the Chemical Industry Global Outlook for the Industry 3.0 SWOT Analysis of the Chemical Industry Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats 4.0 Prospects for Development Infrastructure and Location
Copyright 2003 TIDCO Publications Level 4 Park Plaza 64-70 St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

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Research and Development Government Incentives New Business Opportunities 5.0 Conclusion Appendix List and Category of Chemical Manufacturing Plants Operating in Trinidad and Tobago References

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY Sector and Business Development Department, Trade and Investment Unit, TIDCO PROJECT ADVISOR Dr. Vernon Paltoo, Sector and Business Development, Trade and Investment Unit, TIDCO COPY Dr. Vernon Paltoo REVIEWERS Mr. Wade Hamilton National Gas Company Mr. Clifford Lewis Central Statistical Office Prof. David McGaw Department of Chemical Engineering, UWI Economic Intelligence Unit, TIDCO PROOF READER Ms. Deborah Samaru DESIGN AND LAYOUT The Artbank PHOTOGRAPHY Mr. Steven Aziz SEPARATIONS AND PRINTING ScripJ Printers Limited

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

In 2001, the value of all worldwide chemical shipments was US$447.8 billion. This represented a decline of 1.6% from the previous year. The decline in the worldwide chemical industry occurred as a result of higher feedstock prices caused by high crude oil prices over the past two years. The earnings of the 25 leading chemical companies were down by an average of 47% in 2001 as compared to 2000. This decline occurred even though the demand for basic petrochemicals such as ethylene, propylene and methanol are projected to grow in the range of 2 8% annually over the coming decade. Since feedstock chemicals are already produced or can be readily produced in Trinidad and Tobago, this country is in a unique position to capitalize from higher raw material costs and growing demand for intermediate chemicals. The countrys extensive chemical industry includes all stages of chemical production, from major feedstock chemicals such as methanol and ammonia to end-user chemicals such as bleaches and detergents. As of December 2002, the Central Statistical Office (CSO) of Trinidad and Tobago lists 118 chemical manufacturing companies in Trinidad and Tobago. These companies can be roughly divided into feedstock or upstream chemical producers and downstream chemical producers or processors. There were 19 upstream chemical companies which accounted for 4.5% of GDP in 2000, while the 99 downstream chemical companies accounted for only 0.3% of GDP. In upstream chemicals, the products are mainly natural gas based and include methanol and ammonia, as well as asphalt based products. Downstream chemicals encompass a broad range that includes many sub-sectors such as industrial gases, pharmaceuticals and adhesives. There is little midstream or intermediate chemical production at this time.

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In terms of development potential, opportunities exist both in the upstream, intermediate and downstream sectors. The capital expenditure required for a grassroots plant in the upstream or intermediate chemical sector would be in excess of US$50 million, while an investment in the downstream chemical sector would normally be in the order of less than US$10 million. This Sector Profile does not include Petroleum Products such as Crude Oil and Refinery Chemicals because those are classified under a different sector. In addition, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is not considered a chemical for the purpose of this study.

Ammonia There are currently nine ammonia plants in production with a total output of 4.49 million t/y. As the largest single site exporter of ammonia in the world, Trinidad and Tobago is a key player on the ammonia market, controlling 29% of global exports. Urea One urea plant exists at Point Lisas with an annual output of 550,000 tonnes. Midstream Chemicals Besides the urea plant, very little midstream or intermediate production is done. A urea formaldehyde plant producing 12,000 t/y is in operation with imminent plans to double its capacity.

2.0 CURRENT STATE OF THE INDUSTRY 2.1 Feedstock and Intermediate Chemicals
Trinidad and Tobago has a large, but focused petrochemical manufacturing industry that includes feedstock chemicals such as methanol and ammonia, as well as a fertilizer plant for urea manufacture. Most of the petrochemicals manufactured are exported with very little being used for intermediate and downstream industries in Trinidad and Tobago. Methanol There are currently five methanol plants producing a total of 2.96 million tonnes/year (t/y) making Trinidad and Tobago the largest exporter of methanol in the world. Its 18.5% of worldwide methanol exports gives Trinidad and Tobago the leverage to maintain prices and production on a global scale. Currently, two 5000 tonnes/day (t/d) methanol plants are under construction at Point Lisas, which will increase output by approximately 2.5 million t/y.

2.2 Downstream Chemicals

While derivatives from the major feedstock chemicals are limited, there are many chemical plants manufacturing or processing a diversified range of finished products. The list includes 99 companies, which are broadly placed in the following categories. Industrial Gases (6 companies) Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers and Allied Products (11 companies) Pharmaceuticals (7 companies) Cosmetics, Soap and Toilet Preparations (17 companies) Glue, Adhesives, Polishes and Waxes (14 companies) Industrial and Household Chemicals (41 companies) Other (dyes, pigments, matches, etc.) (3 companies)

The raw materials for most of these industries are imported. While many of these companies manufacture products for the local and regional markets, a few of them export significant quantities of their products.

Table 1: Analysis of Employment in the Chemical Sector Sub-Sector

Petrochemicals Asphalt Products

No. of Companies
13 6 6 11 7 17 14 41 3 118

No. of Employees
1511 213 92 912 136 587 323 683 112 4569

Emp./ Company
116 36 15 83 19 35 23 17 37 39

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Employment and Output in the Chemical Industry

The local chemical industry currently employs approximately 4600 people in 118 companies. Table 1 shows that the thirteen petrochemical companies employ 1511 or 33% of the workers in the industry and consequently has the highest number of employees per company on average. The industrial and household chemicals sub-sector with 41 companies employs only 683 people and has the lowest number of employees per company at 17. It should be noted that the second highest sub-sector for employees per company is the paints and varnishes sector. The data is further illustrated in Figures 1 to 3. Excluding the petrochemical sector, the output and the value added in each sector (Table 2) is relatively small in comparison to the overall GDP of the country, which was TT$42.9 billion in 1999 and TT$51.5 billion in 2000. Paints made the biggest contribution in this sector with 38% in 1999 and 2000. However the added value in the paints sub-sector is not as high as in other sectors such as industrial gases and adhesives. Overall growth in output from 1999 to 2000 was 2.3%, with pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals increasing by 7.7% and 6.9% respectively. Paints grew by 2.9%. All of the other sub-sectors had minimal or negative growth. This means careful analysis needs to be done before there is any thrust for expansion of these sectors.

Industrial Gases Paints, etc Pharmaceuticals Cosmetics, etc Adhesives, etc Industrial Chem. Other TOTAL

Figure 1: Distribution of Companies in the Chemicals Sector

Other 3% Petrochemicals 11% Asphalt Products 5% Industrial Chemicals 35% Industrial Gases 5%

Paints, etc 9%

Phamaceuticals 6%

Adhesives, etc 12%

Cosmetics, etc 14%

Figure 2: Distribution of Employees in the Chemical Sector

Other 2%

Table 2: Output from Various Non-Petrochemical Sectors 1999 TT$

INDUSTRIAL GASES Gross Output Intermediate Costs Value Added 60,719,800 21,032,500 39,687,300 57,230,100 17,209,000 40,021,100 -3,489,700 -3,823,500 333,800 -6.1 -4.6 4.6

Petrochemicals 33% Industrial Chem.15%

2000 TT$

Variation TT$

Adhesives, etc 7%

34.6 65.4

30.1 69.9

PAINTS, VARNISHES, ETC

Cosmetics, etc 13% Asphalt Products 5% Pharmaceuticals 3% Industrial Gases 2%

Gross Output Intermediate Costs Value Added PHARMACEUTICALS Gross Output Intermediate Costs Value Added COSMETICS, ETC

191,847,800 135,591,300 56,256,500

70.7 29.3

197,507,900 144,015,800 53,492,100

72.9 27.1

5,660,100 8,424,500 -2,764,400

2.9 2.2 -2.2

Paints, etc 20%

14,634,400 11,343,700 3,290,700

77.5 22.5

15,846,800 12,926,400 2,920,400

81.6 18.4

1,214,400 1,582,700 -370,300

7.7 4.0 -4.1

Figure 3: Employment in the Chemical Sub-Sector

0 Petrochemicals Asphalt Products Industrial Gases CHEMICAL SUB-SECTOR Paints, etc Pharmaceuticals Cosmetics, etc Adhesives, etc Industrial Chem. Other TOTAL
3 37 118 39 14 23 41 17 7 19 17 35 6 36 6 15 11 83

Gross Output Intermediate Costs Value Added

47,654,200 31,783,300 15,870,900

66.7 33.3

47,015,600 39,814,300 7,201,300

84.7 15.3

-638,600 8,021,000 -8,669,600

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GLUE, ADHESIVES, ETC Gross Output Intermediate Costs Value Added 33,580,900 22,733,300 10,847,600 33,684,200 23,460,000 10,224,200 103,300 726,700 -623,400 0.3 1.9 -1.9

No. of Companies Emp./Company

67.7 32.3

69.6 30.4

INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS, ETC Gross Output Intermediate Costs Value Added OTHER Gross Output Intermediate Costs Value Added TOTAL Gross Output Intermediate Costs Value Added 507,080,500 341,689,500 165,401,000 519,098,400 378,507,200 140,590,200 12,017,900 36,817,700 -24,810,800 2.3 5.5 -5.5 28,341,900 17,072,100 11,269,800 27,869,600 19,735,000 8,134,600 -472,300 2,662,900 -3,135,200 -1.7 10.6 -10.6 130,301,500 102,123,300 28,178,200 139,942,200 121,345,000 18,596,500 9,640,700 19,223,400 -958,700 6.9 8.3 -8.3

78.4 21.6

86.7 13.3

60.2 39.8

70.8 29.2

67.4 32.6

72.9 27.1

The petrochemical sub-sector had a gross output of TT$3.58 billion in 1999 and TT$5.92 billion in 2000. The added value was TT$1.25 billion and TT$2.33 billion in 1999 and 2000 respectively. Asphalt Products had an output of TT$58.9 million in 1999 and TT$75.3 million in 2000. The petrochemical sector made a contribution of 3% and 4.5% to GDP for 1999 and 2000 respectively. Even though this is a significant contribution, it is also important to assess whether the current range of petrochemicals generate the maximum possible returns on the natural gas supplies in the long term.

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Global Outlook for the Chemical Industry

In terms of the worldwide demand and projected growth of the chemical industry, the outlook is positive with respect to the feedstock chemicals like methanol and ammonia in which demand is expected to grow between 2 8% over the next decade. Finished products from methanol include polyester clothing, upholstery, pharmaceuticals, dinnerware, plastics, adhesives, foam insulation, automotive parts, furniture, appliances, refrigerants and aerosols. Products from ammonia include fertilizers, rayon and nylon fabric, explosives, dyes, plastics, adhesives, laminates, resins and cleaning agents. Since consumerism and population are expected to rise, demand for these chemicals will continue to increase into the foreseeable future. Consequently, expansion of these industries can occur. At the same time, a concern arises as to whether the country is getting optimal return for its natural gas resources from expansion of these industries, without considering options for intermediate industries. As a result of prudent economic management and stability of feedstock prices, the USA should show solid growth in sales and earnings in 2003, as compared to the previous years. A recovery of the industry is expected in Canada and Mexico as well. In Latin America, chemical producing countries Chile,

Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela are expected to show modest growth in spite of political instability. In Europe, the chemical industry should grow at about 3%, which is the same as in 2002. Asia has to be looked at on a country-to-country basis. Growth in China is forecasted at 7%, but Japan continues to have economic problems. In summary, it is becoming more difficult to produce primary chemicals in developed countries such as the United States and Europe mainly because of input costs. In 2002, for the first time since World War I, the USA had a trade deficit with respect to chemicals. This is a good opportunity for Trinidad and Tobago to maximize its earnings by producing intermediate chemicals for export to the US market. With respect to the downstream industries, unless there can be a significant impact by economies of scale into international markets, growth of many of these industries cannot go beyond a certain point. In this regard, the expansion of the downstream chemical industry must be done from two perspectives. The first is to identify regional and international niche markets, for example, in products such as designer soaps or scented candles, and then to develop the industry along these lines. Additionally, large scale manufacturing of bulk chemicals such as natural and synthetic flavours and fragrances should be explored. The second way of developing downstream chemical industries is to build intermediate plants from methanol and ammonia and manufacture finished products like the ones mentioned previously that are geared towards the export market.

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SWOT ANALYSIS OF THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY Strengths

Established Industry There exists in Trinidad and Tobago a strong chemical industry for both upstream and downstream chemical manufacturing. Along with it come all the benefits of having a well-defined and mature industry in place for development of future industries. There are three heavy industrial estates/sites in Trinidad at Point Lisas, Pointe-a-Pierre and Point Fortin geared towards the manufacture of primary chemicals and petroleum products. Other light manufacturing industrial estates are located across the country at sites such as Macoya, Diamond Vale and OMeara. Infrastructure The infrastructure in terms of roadways, ports, airports, utility and fuel lines are well developed and connected to all the industrial estates. Utilities and Fuel The utility service providers for electricity, water and telecommunications have a strong track record for efficient, reliable and economically priced delivery of commodities. Fuel supplies of natural gas are abundant and cost lower than comparable facilities in North America and Europe. These companies are constantly updating technology and increasing capacity to cater for new and expanding enterprises. Skilled Labour Force As a direct result of the existing industries and tertiary educational facilities geared towards technical training and education, there is a highly skilled labour force of engineers and technicians capable of functioning in a wide range of chemical processing industries.

Low Operating and Construction Costs The costs of construction and operation of a processing plant in Trinidad and Tobago is substantially less than in North America or Europe. Strategic Location Trinidad and Tobago is strategically located to provide easy access for rapidly expanding markets in South and Central America. It is also relatively close to the developed markets of North America and Europe. Preferential Trade Agreements Trinidad and Tobago has secured preferential trade agreements to access strategic markets such as CARICOM, USA, EU, Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Columbia, Canada as well as other countries. Strong Economy and Financial Sector Trinidad and Tobago has a strong and stable economy backed by a diversified and multinational financial sector. Access to capital as well as other financial services required for a new chemical plant can be secured locally if required. Fiscal Incentives The Government of Trinidad and Tobago provides fiscal incentives such as tax relief and concessions to capitalintensive chemical manufacturing plants as well as users of novel technologies or plants that generate significant employment. Climate and Geography Trinidad and Tobago is situated outside of the Atlantic hurricane belt and active earthquake and volcanic zones. The land is geologically stable in most parts and not prone to flooding. This means industrial plants located in Trinidad and Tobago are well protected from natural elements.

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Weaknesses
Lack of Technical Training Capabilities There may be a shortfall in trained technical labour in the coming years with the proposed expansions in upstream, intermediate and downstream chemical processing. This shortfall can be addressed by initiating new training programs and establishing new training facilities. Fluctuations in Commodity Prices Since a large percentage of the industry is based on petroleum and natural gas or its derivatives such as resins, the chemical industry is subject to fluctuations in commodity prices, which could adversely affect businesses at times. It should be noted that this phenomenon is not unique to Trinidad and Tobago, since it is characteristic of the chemical industry worldwide. Availability of Sites The current number of industrial sites can adequately meet the needs of short-term expansion in upstream and downstream chemical processing. However, if there is to be any substantial increase in the number of processing plants, a potential problem may arise on suitable locations for these plants. This is especially so for heavy upstream plants which would require deep-water harbour facilities. Limited Research and Development Even though there is active research and development related to the chemical industries occurring at the University of the West Indies, it seldom translates to commercial enterprises. As a result, the local industry is very dependent on foreign technology for the establishment and development of the local industry.

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Opportunities
Development of a Coordinated Chemical Industry An opportunity exists for a coordinated development of certain key chemical industries, which would entail the use of feedstock, midstream and downstream processing facilities. For example, an ethylene / polyethylene / plastic products network of plants or an ammonia / formaldehyde / melamine / urea formaldehyde / phenolic resins / plastic products network of plants could significantly expand the countrys production base. Such a network of chemical processing plants would have the following effects: Increasing the return on the countrys natural gas resources. Creating significant levels of employment in downstream manufacturing plants. Increasing the GDP of the country at all levels. Generation of foreign income from the export of finished goods. Increase Levels of R&D The opportunity exists for local and regional research and development to have an impact on the expansion of the local chemical sector. This would involve collaboration and facilitation by agencies such as TIDCO and the University of the West Indies.

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Threats
Competition from Adjacent Countries Countries such as Venezuela, which has significantly more resources than Trinidad and Tobago, can provide better incentives in terms of prices or raw materials, labour and operating costs, in order to attract foreign investors.

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Finite Resources The fact that the proven and probable reserves of natural gas currently stand at 34 tcf, due diligence must be given to the establishment of new substantial primary users of natural gas such as methanol and ammonia, which are required for downstream development.

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Government Incentives
It is imperative that the future structure of Government incentives be channeled towards projects and industry clusters, which would promote the development of an integrated network of chemical industries as outlined previously. In this regard, TIDCO has begun consultation towards recommending the implementation of such an incentive plan.

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PROSPECTS FOR DEVELOPMENT Infrastructure and Location

There is a need for the development of new industrial sites, which can accommodate a rapidly expanding industry. Initiatives have already been taken with the establishment of the Wallerfield Business Park and well as the La Brea Industrial Estate. These ventures would generate employment during the construction phase as well as create opportunity for secondary industries associated with a new development. These include catering, restaurants, maintenance and service companies.

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New Business Opportunities

Since the focus is to develop an integrated network of plants centered around one feedstock, the opportunities for new industries to be developed will reflect this.

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Research and Development

In a highly technical industry, the need arises for technology development as well as training of personnel. Through the introduction of new tertiary institutions such as The University of Trinidad and Tobago, and with increased cooperation from existing institutions like UWI, CARIRI, TTIT and COSTATT, a new effort can be made for using local resources in the development and staffing of cutting edge technology-based chemical manufacturing companies.

Ethylene Based Feedstock Plant Ethylene/Propylene Midstream Plants Polyethylene/ Polypropylene resins Downstream manufacturing Finished thermoplastic products such as automotive parts, boat parts, plastic cards, appliance parts, medical consumables, DVDs, CDs, electronic components, specialty dinnerware, etc. Ammonia/Methanol Based Feedstock Plants Ammonia, Methanol Midstream Plants Urea, Urea Formaldehyde, Nitric Acid, Acetic Acid, etc. Downstream Plants Fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, laminates, clothing, furniture, aerosols, appliance parts, etc.

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The above-named plants at (1) and (2) are based on an integrated network of plants. However there is tremendous opportunity for development of new industries, which have niche markets and high growth potential. Examples of these chemical processing plants include: A specialty soap manufacturing plant A natural and synthetic flavour and fragrance processing plant and associated manufacturing plants such as for the production of food, beverages, cosmetics, health-care products and pharmaceuticals

APPENDIX
List and Category of Chemical Manufacturing Plants Operating in Trinidad and Tobago (CSO)
Key To Codes: 030500 Petrochemicals 030600 Natural Asphalt (Including Asphalt Products) 080101 Industrial Gases 080102 Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers and Allied Products 080201 Pharmaceuticals 080202 Cosmetics, Soaps and Toiletries 080203 Glue, Adhesives, Polishes and Waxes 080204 Industrial and Household Chemicals (including cleansing products) 080205 All Other (e.g. matches, dye, pigments, inks, etc.)
INDUSTRY CODE FULL NAME

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CONCLUSION
The chemical industry in Trinidad and Tobago is already well developed. However, because of the amount of natural resources, infrastructure and human resources available, a substantive expansion can be undertaken in both upstream, intermediate and downstream processing. The expansion should come from two directions. Firstly, the development of feedstock and midstream plants based on ethylene and methanol/ammonia as part of a network of downstream processing plants so as to generate greater returns in terms of value added to the natural gas, as well as employment creation. Secondly, expansion should take place in the form of new downstream manufacturing plants into growing or niche markets such as flavours and fragrances, and related products. A combined thrust, together with cooperation from tertiary institutions as well as development of new projects such as the Wallerfield Business Park and The University of Trinidad and Tobago, will go towards ensuring the future stability, sustainability and contribution of the Chemicals Sector in Trinidad and Tobago.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030600 030600 030600 030600 030600 030600 080101 CARIBBEAN METHANOL COMPANY LIMITED POINT LISAS NITROGEN LIMITED HYDRO AGRI TRINIDAD LTD METHANOL IV COMPANY LIMITED NATIONAL AGRO CHEMICALS LIMITED NATIONAL CHEMICALS LIMITED PCS NITROGEN FERTILIZER LIMITED PCS NITROGEN LIMITED PCS NITROGEN TRINIDAD LIMITED PETROLEUM LABORATORIES COMPANY LIMITED TITAN METHANOL COMPANY TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO METHANOL COMPANY LIMITED TRINIDAD NITROGEN CO., LIMITED ASPHALT PROCESSORS COMPANY LIMITED ASPHALT PRODUCTS TRINIDAD LIMITED LAKE ASPHALT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POINT LISAS TESTING SERVICES STATION LIMITED SUPERSAVE LIMITED T H A ASPHALT & CRUSHING PLANT CARIBBEAN AIR PRODUCTS LIMITED

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INDUSTRY CODE 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 080101 080101 080101 080101 080101 080102 080102 080102 080102 080102 080102 080102 080102 080102 080102 080102 080201 080201 080201 080201 080201 080201 080201 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202

FULL NAME

INDUSTRY CODE 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204

FULL NAME

INDUSTRIAL GASES LIMITED MESSER TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LIMITED OXYGEN NITROGEN SOLUTIONS LIMITED TRINTOGAS CARBONICS LIMITED TRINTOGAS LIMITED BERGER PAINTS TRINIDAD LIMITED CANLAB LIMITED KALEIDOSCOPE LIMITED KALEIDOSCOPE PAINTS LIMITED NAME ASSOCIATES LIMITED COATING DIVISION NEUTRA RUST CARIBBEAN LIMITED PENTA PAINTS CARIBBEAN LIMITED PREMIUM PAINTS LIMITED SISSONS PAINTS LIMITED SUPER-CHEM PRODUCTS LIMITED TRINITY PAINTS LIMITED BAIN ENTERPRISES BARTLETT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED GENETHICS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED HEXAGON CHEMICALS LEDA AND COMPANY LIMITED WELLCOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED V & S PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED BORAN COMPANY LIMITED CARIBBEAN A AND C COMPANY LIMITED EZEE PRODUCTS HAND ARNOLD INDUSTRIES LIMITED INTERNATIONAL BRANDS INTERNATIONAL COSMETICS LIMITED INTERSOL LIMITED IRBC COMPANY LIMITED JOHNSON AND JOHNSON (TRINIDAD) LIMITED MASAN LIMITED

O.C MARKETING PEARL AND ASSOCIATES SACHA COSMETICS LIMITED SAFE-T-CHEM INDUSTRIES LIMITED SUMMIT COSMETICS LIMITED THE HERBARIUM LIMITED WENISCO ALLIED PETROLEUM MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED B AND J DE COTEAU BERNSONS LIMITED CARIBBEAN ADHESIVE LIMITED CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LIMITED CHRISTLE LIMITED DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURERS LIMITED GUAICO INDUSTRIES HANDY EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED HELLER CHEMICALS LIMITED LJ WILLIAMS LIMITED, EVO STICK DIVISION SYNTHETIC RESINS AND ADHESIVES (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED VICTOR XAVIER NICHOLAS INDUSTRIES VINITA LIMITED A AND R CHEMICALS ACCURATE TREATING CHEMICALS COMPANY LIMITED ADVANCE LINE CHEMICALS LIMITED AEROGAS PROCESSORS LIMITED AL CHEM COMPANY LIMITED ANSA MCAL CHEMICALS ARESTECH LIMITED CARIBBEAN ENTERPRISES LIMITED CHEM CLEAN LIMITED CHEMECON LIMITED CHEMTRAX LIMITED

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The above-named plants at (1) and (2) are based on an integrated network of plants. However there is tremendous opportunity for development of new industries, which have niche markets and high growth potential. Examples of these chemical processing plants include: A specialty soap manufacturing plant A natural and synthetic flavour and fragrance processing plant and associated manufacturing plants such as for the production of food, beverages, cosmetics, health-care products and pharmaceuticals

APPENDIX
List and Category of Chemical Manufacturing Plants Operating in Trinidad and Tobago (CSO)
Key To Codes: 030500 Petrochemicals 030600 Natural Asphalt (Including Asphalt Products) 080101 Industrial Gases 080102 Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers and Allied Products 080201 Pharmaceuticals 080202 Cosmetics, Soaps and Toiletries 080203 Glue, Adhesives, Polishes and Waxes 080204 Industrial and Household Chemicals (including cleansing products) 080205 All Other (e.g. matches, dye, pigments, inks, etc.)
INDUSTRY CODE FULL NAME

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CONCLUSION
The chemical industry in Trinidad and Tobago is already well developed. However, because of the amount of natural resources, infrastructure and human resources available, a substantive expansion can be undertaken in both upstream, intermediate and downstream processing. The expansion should come from two directions. Firstly, the development of feedstock and midstream plants based on ethylene and methanol/ammonia as part of a network of downstream processing plants so as to generate greater returns in terms of value added to the natural gas, as well as employment creation. Secondly, expansion should take place in the form of new downstream manufacturing plants into growing or niche markets such as flavours and fragrances, and related products. A combined thrust, together with cooperation from tertiary institutions as well as development of new projects such as the Wallerfield Business Park and The University of Trinidad and Tobago, will go towards ensuring the future stability, sustainability and contribution of the Chemicals Sector in Trinidad and Tobago.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030500 030600 030600 030600 030600 030600 030600 080101 CARIBBEAN METHANOL COMPANY LIMITED POINT LISAS NITROGEN LIMITED HYDRO AGRI TRINIDAD LTD METHANOL IV COMPANY LIMITED NATIONAL AGRO CHEMICALS LIMITED NATIONAL CHEMICALS LIMITED PCS NITROGEN FERTILIZER LIMITED PCS NITROGEN LIMITED PCS NITROGEN TRINIDAD LIMITED PETROLEUM LABORATORIES COMPANY LIMITED TITAN METHANOL COMPANY TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO METHANOL COMPANY LIMITED TRINIDAD NITROGEN CO., LIMITED ASPHALT PROCESSORS COMPANY LIMITED ASPHALT PRODUCTS TRINIDAD LIMITED LAKE ASPHALT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO POINT LISAS TESTING SERVICES STATION LIMITED SUPERSAVE LIMITED T H A ASPHALT & CRUSHING PLANT CARIBBEAN AIR PRODUCTS LIMITED

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FULL NAME

INDUSTRY CODE 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080202 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080203 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204 080204

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INDUSTRIAL GASES LIMITED MESSER TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO LIMITED OXYGEN NITROGEN SOLUTIONS LIMITED TRINTOGAS CARBONICS LIMITED TRINTOGAS LIMITED BERGER PAINTS TRINIDAD LIMITED CANLAB LIMITED KALEIDOSCOPE LIMITED KALEIDOSCOPE PAINTS LIMITED NAME ASSOCIATES LIMITED COATING DIVISION NEUTRA RUST CARIBBEAN LIMITED PENTA PAINTS CARIBBEAN LIMITED PREMIUM PAINTS LIMITED SISSONS PAINTS LIMITED SUPER-CHEM PRODUCTS LIMITED TRINITY PAINTS LIMITED BAIN ENTERPRISES BARTLETT PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED GENETHICS PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED HEXAGON CHEMICALS LEDA AND COMPANY LIMITED WELLCOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED V & S PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED BORAN COMPANY LIMITED CARIBBEAN A AND C COMPANY LIMITED EZEE PRODUCTS HAND ARNOLD INDUSTRIES LIMITED INTERNATIONAL BRANDS INTERNATIONAL COSMETICS LIMITED INTERSOL LIMITED IRBC COMPANY LIMITED JOHNSON AND JOHNSON (TRINIDAD) LIMITED MASAN LIMITED

O.C MARKETING PEARL AND ASSOCIATES SACHA COSMETICS LIMITED SAFE-T-CHEM INDUSTRIES LIMITED SUMMIT COSMETICS LIMITED THE HERBARIUM LIMITED WENISCO ALLIED PETROLEUM MARKETING SERVICES LIMITED B AND J DE COTEAU BERNSONS LIMITED CARIBBEAN ADHESIVE LIMITED CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES LIMITED CHRISTLE LIMITED DIVERSIFIED MANUFACTURERS LIMITED GUAICO INDUSTRIES HANDY EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED HELLER CHEMICALS LIMITED LJ WILLIAMS LIMITED, EVO STICK DIVISION SYNTHETIC RESINS AND ADHESIVES (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED VICTOR XAVIER NICHOLAS INDUSTRIES VINITA LIMITED A AND R CHEMICALS ACCURATE TREATING CHEMICALS COMPANY LIMITED ADVANCE LINE CHEMICALS LIMITED AEROGAS PROCESSORS LIMITED AL CHEM COMPANY LIMITED ANSA MCAL CHEMICALS ARESTECH LIMITED CARIBBEAN ENTERPRISES LIMITED CHEM CLEAN LIMITED CHEMECON LIMITED CHEMTRAX LIMITED

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FULL NAME DORRON CHEMICALS LIMITED EASI INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LIMITED EKLER CHEMICALS COMPANY FURNESS CHEMICALS LIMITED GAINES INDUSTRIES TRINIDAD LIMITED ICON CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS SUPPLY (1995 ) COMPANY LIMITED INTERCHEM LIMITED KEVIN ALIM HOSEIN KIRVEK INDUSTRIES LIMITED LANGSTON ROACH INDUSTRIES LIMITED MEDINEX COMPANY LIMITED MEGA MARKETING LIMITED NITROGEN (2000) UNLIMITED NUCHEM INDUSTRIES LIMITED OMNI PRODUCTS LIMITED PRECISION PACKAGING INDUSTRIES LIMITED PRIDE CHEMICAL CLEANERS LIMITED RAYTODD CHEMICALS LIMITED SAND ENTERPRISES LIMITED SATVIC TRADING LIMITED SCIENTISTS PRODUCTS SOUTHERN CHEMICALS LIMITED SPEC - CAM LIMITED SPECIALIST CHEMICALS LIMITED SUPERIOR CHEMICAL LIMITED SYNCHEM LIMITED TRINIDAD CONVERTERS LIMITED TWINK LIMITED COATES BROTHERS (CARIBBEAN) LIMITED GEMINI INKS TRINIDAD MATCH FACTORY LIMITED

REFERENCES
1. Central Statistical Office of Trinidad and Tobago Data Reports 2002 2. Chemical and Engineering News June 24, 2002 3. Chemical and Engineering News January 13, 2003 4. Petroleum Economist Energy Map of Trinidad and Tobago (2003)

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