- Business
- Global Green Chemicals Public Company Limited (GGC.BK), a subsidiary of PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (PTTGC), produces, distributes, and transports oleochemical products primarily derived from palm oil; its core offerings include methyl ester (B100) used as a biodiesel ingredient with an annual capacity of 300,000 tons, fatty alcohols (under the THAIOL trade name) applied in health and personal care products, cosmetics, and hygiene items with a capacity of 100,000 tons, refined glycerine utilized in pharmaceuticals, medical products, creams, lotions, oral care, resins, plastics, and tobacco with a capacity of 31,000 tons, as well as ethanol, food ingredients, high-value products (HVP), sustainable products, fatty acids, amines, other alcohol esters, and by-products. Established on July 28, 2005, and headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, the company pioneered oleochemical production in Thailand using German Agrar-Technik technology and operates internationally in markets including Thailand, China, India, Korea, and other regions; it maintains rigorous quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, GMP, HACCP, Halal, Kosher, and RSPO Mass Balance certifications across its Rayong-based facilities at Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate. Through its affiliates, including a 50%-owned joint venture with BASF Thailand (Thai Ethoxylate Company Limited) producing 124,000 tons of fatty alcohol ethoxylates and wholly-owned GGC Biochemicals Company Limited, GGC extends its portfolio into downstream derivatives; the company emphasizes ESG initiatives like zero waste to landfill, energy management under ISO 50001, and supplier code of conduct compliance. Recent developments include the launch of C12-14 Alkyl Benzoate in November 2025 at in-cosmetics Asia 2025, a high-value emollient for personal care applications; strengthened business collaboration with Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad following their executive visit in September 2025; full score of 100 on the 2025 AGM Checklist for exemplary governance in August 2025; an inter-company borrowing and lending agreement with PTTGC in June 2025 to support operations; a CFO change in May 2025; and participation in Fi Asia Thailand 2025 in September to promote food and pharmaceutical-grade products.