Dow Chemical looks for China growth catalyst

SHANGHAI - The Dow Chemical Company will invest in medium and small-scale facilities in China over the next four to five years, said Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and chief executive officer of the company.

He added that the company will also continue to monitor progress at its large coal-to-chemical project at Yulin, Shaanxi province.

Dow and its partner China Shenhua Group on Nov 2 announced to submit a project application report to the Chinese government for approval, according to the US company.