Published on March 2, 2015
Bolivia’s petrochemical industry has helped strengthen the country’s economy and a new plant is
expected to commence operations in a few months.
Undertaken by Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), the first tests
have commenced for the Gran Chaco plant, which is a gas complex made up of more than 70
hectares set up in order to consolidate Bolivia as the main natural gas exporter in South America.
The plant will help boost the use of and diversify the country’s export offerings.
