ASTER - Singapore Ethylene Cracker Complex Expansion
Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd
Singapore
Capacity
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CAPEX
$0.08B
Online
2028
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Verified petrochemical projects across every stage — from early planning through contract award. Our analysts track every development so contractors, engineers, and suppliers can engage clients before tender.
Aster Chemicals and Energy Pte. Ltd
Singapore
Capacity
-
CAPEX
$0.08B
Online
2028
Every record answers the questions a bid or no-bid meeting actually asks, and shows its sources.
FULL LIFECYCLE COVERAGE
Most tools see a project at announcement. Each stage is a different buying window, so every record is stage-tagged and alerts fire when a watched project moves.
Project stage
Rumors, government planning, utility inquiries, code-named filings
Engage now: Investors, land brokers, site-selection and power consultants
Project stage
Land acquisition, site selection, feasibility studies
Engage now: Real estate, feasibility and owner's-engineer advisors
Project stage
Zoning, environmental approval, power allocation, grid connection
Engage now: GCs pre-qualify; architects and engineers position for design
Project stage
Investment approval, financial close, sponsor commitments
Engage now: Lenders, insurers, project-finance advisors
Project stage
Designer appointed, basis-of-design set, specifications written
Engage now: Equipment vendors get specified in; long-lead orders start
Project stage
GC and EPC selection, package RFQs, procurement schedules
Engage now: Contractors bid; generator, UPS, switchgear, cooling vendors quote
Project stage
Packages awarded, subcontracting begins
Engage now: Sub-tier suppliers approach winners; competitors recalibrate
Project stage
Civil, shell, then MEP fit-out, with phased expansion in parallel
Engage now: Commissioning agents, O&M providers, retrofit and upgrade suppliers
COMPANY INTELLIGENCE
Manufacturers, OEMs and industrial groups, ranked by the number of upcoming projects in the global database.
Bubble size is the number of upcoming projects.
Bubble size is the number of upcoming projects.
Unlock full company profiles: named contacts, project history, and contract awards.
WHO IT'S FOR
The same database, filtered to the stage and fields each team actually uses. Pick a seat at the table.
Petrochemical Producers and Plant Owners
Operators and sponsors use the database to plan, benchmark, and de-risk new and existing petrochemical plants.
Identify greenfield and brownfield petrochemical projects by product, process, and region to plan capacity additions with confidence.
Track competitor additions for ethylene, propylene, aromatics, methanol, ammonia, and polymers to adjust pricing and sales strategies before startup.
Benchmark capex, project duration, and startup dates against comparable units to validate budgets and schedules for your FEED and EPC phases.
Find potential joint venture partners by reviewing ownership structures and sponsor histories across similar assets.
Assess feedstock strategies by linking each project to ethane, propane, naphtha, syngas, or coal routes and nearby pipeline or port infrastructure.
Prioritize markets by matching unit-level product slates and polymer grades to regional demand and downstream converters.
Reduce execution risk by tracking permit status, local content rules, and labor availability for each site and jurisdiction.
Secure early sales by flagging projects with no offtake agreements in place and engaging target buyers ahead of commissioning.
EPC Contractors and Construction Firms
Engineering and construction teams use the database to fill bid pipelines, qualify opportunities, and win EPC awards.
Build a live bid pipeline by filtering petrochemical projects at pre-FEED, FEED, and EPC tendering stages with clear award timelines.
Qualify targets quickly by viewing scope details such as steam crackers, PDH, MTO, aromatics, polymerization lines, utilities, and offsites.
Identify key stakeholders by accessing project owner teams, PMC firms, and procurement contacts to time introductions and capability briefings.
Plan resource loading by aligning engineering man-hours, modularization strategies, and construction windows with project milestones.
Improve win rates by benchmarking past EPC winners, bid ranges, and contract models used on comparable plants in the same region.
Accelerate prequalification by checking approved vendor lists, HSE requirements, and QA standards requested by the owner.
Reduce cost risk by mapping logistics constraints, heavy-lift routes, and site access limitations noted for each location.
Coordinate consortium bids by finding specialized partners for tank farms, jetties, packaged units, and utility blocks already active in the area.
Avoid change orders by reviewing permit dependencies and utility tie-ins that can affect sequence and commissioning logic.
Forecast cash flow by aligning progress payment schedules with FEED completion, mechanical completion, and performance test dates in the database.
Process Technology Licensors
Licensors use the database to identify specification opportunities, protect territory, and grow service revenue.
Find projects at technology selection stage for ethylene crackers, PDH, MTO, methanol, ammonia, and aromatics to position your license early.
Align proposals with project feedstocks and desired product slates to present the best-fit process configuration and performance guarantees.
Track competitive shortlists to see which licensors are in contention and tailor your differentiation to the owner's evaluation criteria.
Target revamps and debottlenecks by filtering plants near capacity constraints where your technology can add incremental throughput.
Project aftermarket revenue by estimating catalyst volumes, turnarounds, and technical service needs from unit capacities and cycles.
Protect your installed base by monitoring license expiration and upgrade windows to propose renewal or optimization packages.
Coordinate pilot or demonstration references by matching climate, feedstock quality, and utilities availability with your proven case studies.
Equipment and Package Suppliers
OEMs and package vendors use the database to find qualified RFQs, match specifications, and improve forecast accuracy.
Identify upcoming RFQs for compressors, turbines, reactors, heat exchangers, furnaces, columns, and packaged units tied to project milestones.
Pre-engineer bids by using duty ranges, pressure classes, metallurgy notes, and unit capacities listed for each process area.
Focus sales efforts on projects where your company is on the approved vendor list and plan actions to achieve prequalification where needed.
Improve delivery planning by aligning manufacturing lead times with mechanical completion and commissioning targets per project.
Offer modular and skid solutions where the project indicates site constraints or a fast-track schedule that favors offsite fabrication.
Prioritize aftermarket sales by flagging plants entering commissioning that will require spares, start-up assistance, and warranty support.
Target replacement opportunities by mapping installed base and typical mean time between overhauls for similar units in the region.
Reduce bid waste by filtering out projects without secured funding or permits that are unlikely to progress to procurement.
Coordinate logistics by checking heavy-lift corridors and port proximity to confirm feasible shipping dimensions and weights.
Catalyst and Specialty Chemical Vendors
Catalyst makers and additive suppliers use the database to size demand, time bids, and win long-term supply.
Forecast catalyst requirements by unit type and capacity to size initial loads and top-ups for crackers, reformers, PDH, MTO, and polymer units.
Engage early during licensor selection to become the specified catalyst or additive in the process design package.
Time reload bids by tracking planned turnarounds and cycle lengths so your offer arrives before the procurement window opens.
Target trial opportunities in revamp projects where performance upgrades are sought for yield, selectivity, or run-length improvements.
Match product formulations to contaminant risks by reviewing feedstock quality and unit configurations to propose guard beds or scavengers.
Secure multi-year agreements by identifying owners without long-term catalyst contracts and offering bundled technical service support.
Feedstock and Utilities Providers
Gas, NGL, naphtha, power, steam, water, hydrogen, and CO2 suppliers use the database to anchor long-term sales.
Spot new demand for ethane, propane, naphtha, and syngas by tracking cracker and synthesis unit capacities and startup windows.
Design reliable supply routes by mapping pipeline corridors, rail connections, and port access for each project.
Propose take-or-pay agreements by engaging owners at pre-FID when feedstock terms strongly influence the investment case.
Right-size power and steam packages by using unit-level utilities intensities and total site consumption estimates.
Create integration plays by finding projects that can supply or offtake hydrogen, steam, or CO2 for industrial symbiosis.
Prioritize leads by filtering projects with no signed feedstock MOUs so you can shape the commercial structure early.
Plan storage and blending investments by reviewing tank farm scope and product slate details tied to each facility.
Logistics, Storage, and Port Operators
Terminal operators, 3PLs, and port authorities use the database to secure handling contracts and plan capacity.
Identify projects that will import or export LPG, naphtha, aromatics, methanol, ammonia, or polymer pellets and require terminal services.
Forecast berth occupancy and tankage needs using project throughput and commissioning timelines.
Win long-term handling contracts by approaching owners before finalizing jetty or tank farm design decisions.
Plan rail, truck, and conveyance assets by aligning fleet needs with polymer grade output and packaging line capacities.
Offer bonded storage solutions where on-site tankage is limited and schedule slippage could create buffer demand.
Design pipeline links by using site coordinates to plot the shortest, most feasible routes to port infrastructure.
Mitigate bottlenecks by reviewing draft restrictions, heavy-lift capabilities, and hazardous cargo rules specific to each location.
Traders and Offtakers of Petrochemicals
Trading houses and marketing teams use the database to secure supply, plan logistics, and manage risk around new capacity.
Track new capacity by polymer grade and bulk product to anticipate supply shifts and negotiate offtake before market moves.
Target plants without a marketing arm to propose structured offtake agreements with logistics and storage bundled.
Time contracts around commissioning windows to align inventory, freight bookings, and customer nominations.
Map arbitrage options by matching low-cost feedstock locations with export-ready plants close to deepwater ports.
Build downstream customer lists by identifying polymerization units and regional converters linked to each project.
Standardize terms by referencing delivery options and Incoterms commonly used on similar projects in the same corridor.
Assess force majeure exposure by reviewing site location, single-point-of-failure infrastructure, and permit dependencies.
Support trade finance solutions by cross-checking sponsor strength, funding status, and EPC progress before committing volumes.
Banks, Private Equity, and Project Finance Teams
Capital providers use the database to qualify sponsors, size risk, and build a bankable deal pipeline.
Screen projects by FID status, sponsor track record, and offtake maturity to focus on bankable opportunities.
Benchmark capex per ton and construction duration by unit type and region to calibrate financial models.
Reduce completion risk by verifying EPC strategy, technology licensors, and performance guarantees linked to each project.
Stress test revenues by analyzing product slate, export routes, and regional demand growth associated with the plant.
Align drawdowns with construction milestones and mechanical completion dates to design accurate debt schedules.
Identify co-lenders, ECAs, and potential guarantees by tracking equipment origin and cross-border content.
Monitor covenant triggers by subscribing to alerts on permit slippage, procurement delays, and contractor changes.
Build a diversified portfolio by filtering by country risk, currency, and feedstock exposure across multiple regions.
Engage sponsors early with tailored term sheets when the database flags projects approaching FEED completion.
Environmental, HSE, and Permitting Consultants
Specialist firms use the database to win ESIA, permitting, and decarbonization work tied to petrochemical developments.
Identify projects entering ESIA and permitting phases to propose scoped studies with realistic timelines.
Tailor impact assessments using process and feedstock data to model emissions, effluents, and waste streams accurately.
Flag water, wastewater, and flare system needs from the unit configuration to position engineering and compliance services.
Plan stakeholder engagement using precise site coordinates and nearby communities to schedule consultations and monitoring.
Reduce approval risk by tracking permit types required per jurisdiction and their typical processing times.
Integrate decarbonization options by matching projects with CCS hubs, electrification potential, or hydrogen integration.
Prepare pre-startup compliance audits using unit-by-unit checklists aligned to local standards and owner specifications.
Secure long-term monitoring contracts by setting reminders for reporting deadlines tied to operating permits.
CONTACTS
Verified contacts attached to real projects: the development director at the owner, the procurement lead at the GC, the engineering lead at the consultant. Each one is confirmed by a researcher, then re-verified as the project advances.
Director of Procurement
Meridian Build Group
Singapore
VP, Development
Northgate DC Partners
Dallas, TX
Head of Engineering
Nordvik Colo
Stockholm, SE
Project Finance Lead
Granton Infrastructure
London, UK
Sample profiles. Real names and outreach details unlock with a subscription, and the relevant contact changes by stage, so records are re-verified as a project advances.
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One package covers all endpoints — projects, contacts, tenders, and stakeholders.
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Filter by sector, stage, country, value range and more than 40 fields.
Every response already contains stakeholders, contacts and tender data.
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WHY TIMING DECIDES
Singapore Petrochemical Production Projects Database owners are among the most secretive buyers in Petrochemical. By the time a project is public, most of its budget is already committed.
Hyperscalers buy land through shell companies and file permits under code names. A campus can be well over a year into development before its end user is confirmed. If your pipeline runs on press releases, you are last to know.
GCs are appointed before ground-breaking, and long-lead equipment is ordered 12 to 24 months before delivery. By the time steel is visible from the highway, most of the contract value is already committed.
The rest lives in planning filings, permits, grid queues, and tender portals across dozens of languages. English keyword alerts were never going to find a permit filed in Bahasa Malaysia.
long-lead window for transformers and large generators, so early visibility decides whether you quote or decline
of contract value typically committed before construction is visible from the road
countries of permit, grid, and tender portals in dozens of languages, between you and a complete pipeline
per week a BD manager spends scanning news, LinkedIn, and portals, per market
WHAT'S INSIDE
Every field is sourced from primary filings in the local language and verified before it reaches your dashboard.
Analysts read municipal filings, environmental approvals, and tender portals in the local language, with every record citing its source document.
Gross and IT MW captured per phase so a campus in Malaysia compares directly with one in Ireland.
Announced capital expenditure converted to USD, with the local-currency figure and conversion date retained.
Named owner, developer, and EPC contacts in every market, re-verified on a rolling 90 day cycle.
Open tenders, shortlists, and awarded packages linked to the project they belong to.
Push new and updated projects straight into your CRM so the pipeline reaches the team that works it.
HONEST COMPARISON
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| Capability | Manual research | News alerts | Contact databases | Generic construction DBs | This database |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-announcement discovery | Possible, costly | No | No | Rare | Permits, filings, primary research |
| Petrochemical Production fields (MW, type, stage) | Build it yourself | No | No | Partial | Native |
| Verified decision-maker contacts | Slow | No | Titles only, unverified | Generic | Researcher-verified, by stage |
| Tender and award tracking | Sporadic | Keyword luck | No | Partial | Systematic, every tracked market |
| Change alerts on specific projects | No | Keyword noise | No | Limited | Project and field level |
| Local-language coverage | Rare | Poor | Poor | Varies | Regional analysts, native language |
| Structured export, API, CRM | Manual | No | Limited | Some | Excel, REST API, Salesforce, HubSpot |
| Institutional memory | Leaves with the employee | None | None | Partial | Permanent, shared, auditable |
| Annual cost | Loaded cost of a researcher | Free plus hidden hours | Per seat | Mid | A fraction of one hire |
| Manual research | Possible, costly |
|---|---|
| News alerts | No |
| Contact databases | No |
| Generic construction DBs | Rare |
| This database | Permits, filings, primary research |
| Manual research | Build it yourself |
|---|---|
| News alerts | No |
| Contact databases | No |
| Generic construction DBs | Partial |
| This database | Native |
| Manual research | Slow |
|---|---|
| News alerts | No |
| Contact databases | Titles only, unverified |
| Generic construction DBs | Generic |
| This database | Researcher-verified, by stage |
| Manual research | Sporadic |
|---|---|
| News alerts | Keyword luck |
| Contact databases | No |
| Generic construction DBs | Partial |
| This database | Systematic, every tracked market |
| Manual research | No |
|---|---|
| News alerts | Keyword noise |
| Contact databases | No |
| Generic construction DBs | Limited |
| This database | Project and field level |
| Manual research | Rare |
|---|---|
| News alerts | Poor |
| Contact databases | Poor |
| Generic construction DBs | Varies |
| This database | Regional analysts, native language |
| Manual research | Manual |
|---|---|
| News alerts | No |
| Contact databases | Limited |
| Generic construction DBs | Some |
| This database | Excel, REST API, Salesforce, HubSpot |
| Manual research | Leaves with the employee |
|---|---|
| News alerts | None |
| Contact databases | None |
| Generic construction DBs | Partial |
| This database | Permanent, shared, auditable |
| Manual research | Loaded cost of a researcher |
|---|---|
| News alerts | Free plus hidden hours |
| Contact databases | Per seat |
| Generic construction DBs | Mid |
| This database | A fraction of one hire |
Trust in a database comes from methodology, not marketing. This is how a record is built, and why you can stake a bid on it.
Analysts assigned by region and languages continuously monitor every source layer. A permit filed in Bahasa Malaysia or a tender in Brazilian Portuguese is not caught by English keyword scraping; it is caught by the person whose job is that market. Automated monitoring flags candidate signals, and researchers qualify them.
Every material fact (capacity, investment, dates, stakeholders) must reconcile across at least two independent sources, with primary documents outranking press coverage. Conflicts are flagged rather than averaged, and estimates are labeled as estimates.
For significant projects and all contact data, researchers confirm directly with project stakeholders. This is where code-named projects get connected to their real owners, the step no automated pipeline performs.
Re-check cycles are tiered by stage, with active projects checked most often. Every record carries its sources and a last-verified timestamp, and watched projects trigger alerts on any change.
Find more opportunities across different regions in this sector and explore other industries we cover in this region.
FAQ
The Global Project Tracker is a comprehensive database about construction projects around the world covering all phases of development.\n\nWe find and track projects from the inception stage to completion encompassing all the major industry sectors.\n\nEach project profile includes details, such as the project description, status, scope, size, value, funding mode, location, major event dates, and milestones, as well as contact details of the project owner, contractors, and stakeholders.
The database is updated daily, with new projects and tenders being added and updated in a timely manner. \n\nTo make sure you have the most recent information, you should check the database often and sign up for alerts that will let you know about new projects and tenders that match your criteria.
No, the database includes both new construction projects (greenfield projects) and expansions, renovations, and upgrades to existing structures (brownfield projects).
Yes, the database allows users to search for projects by location, so you can easily find projects and tenders in your area of interest.
No, the database is for anyone interested in the construction industry. This includes manufacturers and suppliers, EPC companies/Developers/Contractors, banks and insurance companies, asset management, operation and maintenance (O&M) companies, logistics and warehousing firms, consulting companies, law firms, and investors, among others.
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