Global Petrochemical Marketing Company (GPMC) was launched in May 2008 in Bahrain with an authorized capital of 5 million Bahraini dinars. GPMC aims to assist Middle Eastern petrochemical producers in marketing their growing capacities globally. It will establish downstream user markets through participation of financial institutions and governments. GPMC will provide marketing, technical, logistics, and consultancy services for fertilizers, basic chemicals, and petrochemicals. The management of GPMC has over 300 years of collective experience in petrochemical industries.