MEGLOBAL B.V.
MEGlobal B.V. is a fully integrated merchant supplier of monoethylene glycol (MEG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), serving global industrial customers in polyester fibers, PET resins, antifreeze, and industrial applications, with 2.3 million MTA own manufacturing capacity across four North American facilities.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
MEGLOBAL B.V. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MEGLOBAL B.V.
- Legal name
- MEGlobal B.V.
- Website
- https://meglobal.biz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- MEGlobal B.V. is a fully integrated merchant supplier of monoethylene glycol (MEG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), serving global industrial customers in polyester fibers, PET resins, antifreeze, and industrial applications, with 2.3 million MTA own manufacturing capacity across four North American facilities.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where MEGLOBAL B.V. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dubai
- HQ country
- United Arab Emirates
- HQ region
- Middle East
Offices8 records
Markets served
MEGLOBAL B.V. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Ethylene Glycol Product Sales: MEGlobal generates revenue through the sale of monoethylene glycol (MEG) and diethylene glycol (DEG) products. The company operates as a merchant supplier marketing over 3.5 million MTA through its own production and supply partners. Pricing is established through Asian Contract Prices (ACP) which reflect short-term supply/demand conditions in Asian markets.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Asian Contract Price (ACP) for monoethylene glycol |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
MEGLOBAL B.V. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MEGlobal is a fully integrated supplier of monoethylene glycol (MEG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), collectively known as ethylene glycol (EG). The company manufactures and markets these products globally with over 2.3 million MTA of own manufacturing capacity across four facilities and markets in excess of 3.5 million MTA through its own production and supply partners. MEGlobal supplies industrial customers for applications including polyester fibers, PET resins, antifreeze formulations, and other industrial products.
Product overview
MEGlobal is a fully integrated supplier of monoethylene glycol (MEG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), collectively known as ethylene glycol (EG). The company operates as a merchant supplier with four manufacturing facilities producing over 2.3 million MTA of EG. MEGlobal markets in excess of 3.5 million MTA through its own production and supply partners. The product portfolio centers on MEG (offered in Polyester Grade, Commercial Polyester Grade, Industrial Grade, Low Conductivity Grade, and Antifreeze Grade variants) and DEG (offered in Standard Grade and High Purity Grade variants). MEG serves applications in antifreeze, polyester fibers, PET resins, and industrial solvents, while DEG supplements the portfolio for applications requiring hygroscopicity, lubricants, and low volatility such as plasticizers and grinding aids.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Monoethylene Glycol (MEG) Basic building block chemical used as a chemical intermediate for resins, solvent couplers, freezing point depression solvents, and humectants. End-use applications include automotive antifreeze and coolants, resins, water-based adhesives, latex paints and asphalt emulsions, electrolytic capacitors, textile fibers, paper and leather. Sold to industrial manufacturers globally.
- Diethylene Glycol (DEG) Colorless, low-volatility, low-viscosity, hygroscopic liquid that supplements the MEG portfolio. Applications requiring hygroscopicity, lubricants and low volatility include drywall joint compound, thermoplastic polyurethanes, emulsifiers, plasticizers, glass- and cement-grinding aids, furniture and shoe polishes, and printing ink. Sold to industrial manufacturers.
Companies that use MEGLOBAL B.V.
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
MEGLOBAL B.V. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
MEGLOBAL B.V. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- DowcoreDow and MEGlobal expanded strategic ethylene supply agreement for Dow to supply an additional equivalent to 100 KTA of ethylene from its Gulf Coast operations. This strengthens the existing relationship and supply chain integration between the two companies.
- EQUATE Petrochemical Company K.S.C.C.coreMEGlobal is a wholly owned subsidiary of EQUATE Petrochemical Company K.S.C.C., which is part of the EQUATE Group. The EQUATE Group is a global producer of petrochemicals and one of the world's largest producers of ethylene glycol (EG), owning and operating industrial complexes in Kuwait, North America and Europe.
- The Dow Chemical Company (Dow)coreDow is a key supply partner, providing EG products through MEGlobal. Dow, along with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading manufacturer of EG with more than 70 years of experience. MEGlobal markets MEG and DEG manufactured by Dow. Additionally, Dow provides advanced METEOR™ process technology and engineering support for EG manufacturing.
- EQUATE Petrochemicals Company and The Kuwait Olefins Company K.S.C. (TKOC)coreEQUATE's and TKOC's EG units jointly have a capacity of over 1.2 million metric tons of MEG and DEG per year, combining world class supply chain management with Dow's advanced METEOR™ process technology.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights4 records
MEGLOBAL B.V. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Reliance Industries Limited:
- EQUATE Petrochemical Company K.S.C.C. EQUATE is MEGlobal's parent company and a global petrochemical group producing ethylene, EG and polyethylene. While not a direct competitor, EQUATE's Kuwaiti and EQUATE Group assets (including TKOC's 1.2M+ MTA of MEG/DEG capacity) supply into the same markets as MEGlobal and shape group-wide strategic decisions.
Broad incumbents
- SABIC: SABIC is a Saudi-headquartered petrochemical leader with large-scale ethylene and ethylene glycol production. As a top global MEG producer with integrated feedstock access, SABIC is a benchmark competitor for MEGlobal in Asian and European merchant markets.
- BASF SE: BASF is a globally integrated chemical major producing ethylene oxide, MEG and DEG alongside a broad petrochemical portfolio. It competes with MEGlobal in merchant EG markets and shares downstream exposure to polyester, antifreeze and industrial customers.
- Sinopec (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation): Sinopec is China's largest integrated energy and chemicals company with substantial ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol capacity. It competes with MEGlobal across Asian MEG markets and influences regional ACP dynamics.
- Eastman Chemical Company: Eastman is a diversified specialty chemicals producer with ethylene glycol and glycol-ethers offerings serving industrial, antifreeze and polymer customers. While smaller in EG than top integrated majors, it competes with MEGlobal in select industrial-grade MEG/DEG segments, particularly in the Americas.
- LyondellBasell: LyondellBasell is a global polyolefins and chemicals producer with ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol exposure through its intermediates business. As a broad incumbent, it overlaps with MEGlobal on EG supply to polyester and industrial customers in the Americas and Europe.
- Shell plc (Shell Chemicals): Shell Chemicals produces ethylene and ethylene oxide/glycol derivatives from its integrated cracker network. It competes with MEGlobal in merchant MEG supply, particularly into Asian polyester and antifreeze markets.
Direct peers
- INEOS Group: INEOS is a major privately held chemical producer with significant ethylene oxide and ethylene glycol manufacturing. Its merchant EG business and downstream derivatives compete head-to-head with MEGlobal in polyester, antifreeze and industrial end-markets.
- Dow Inc. Dow is one of the world's largest producers of ethylene glycol and provides MEG/DEG supply, METEOR™ process technology and engineering support to MEGlobal. Dow operates back-integrated ethylene crackers and global EG assets that directly compete with and supply MEGlobal, making it both a critical partner and the most directly comparable competitor.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
MEGLOBAL B.V. social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance7 records
MEGLOBAL B.V. financial estimates
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MEGLOBAL B.V. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
MEGLOBAL B.V. subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
MEGLOBAL B.V. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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MEGLOBAL B.V. M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about MEGLOBAL B.V.
What does MEGLOBAL B.V. do?
MEGlobal is a fully integrated supplier of monoethylene glycol (MEG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), collectively known as ethylene glycol (EG). The company manufactures and markets these products globally with over 2.3 million MTA of own manufacturing capacity across four facilities and markets in excess of 3.5 million MTA through its own production and supply partners. MEGlobal supplies industrial customers for applications including polyester fibers, PET resins, antifreeze formulations, and other industrial products.
Is MEGLOBAL B.V. a public or private company?
MEGLOBAL B.V. is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was MEGLOBAL B.V. founded?
MEGLOBAL B.V. was founded in 2004. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is MEGLOBAL B.V. based?
MEGLOBAL B.V. is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East region.
How does MEGLOBAL B.V. make money?
One revenue line is on record: ethylene Glycol Product Sales.
Who are MEGLOBAL B.V.'s main competitors?
Others on record are Reliance Industries Limited and EQUATE Petrochemical Company K.S.C.C.. Broad incumbents are SABIC, BASF SE, Sinopec (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation), Eastman Chemical Company, LyondellBasell and Shell plc (Shell Chemicals). Direct peers are INEOS Group and Dow Inc..
Does MEGLOBAL B.V. have an API?
No public API is recorded for MEGLOBAL B.V..