About Us

Petrochem Middle East (PME) is the largest independent Chemical Distributor in the Middle East and 11th largest in the world.

Our Story

The Largest Chemical Distributor In Middle East and Africa

ICIS Chemical Journal (June 2022)

Established in the year 1995 in the United Arab Emirates, the Company has fast transformed the petrochemical business in the region with its wide product range and unique service proposition. We adhere to stringent quality, health and safety regulations and ensure safe and efficient operation at our facilities. We are ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, OHSAS 18001 certified.

We have offices across UAE, India, China, Singapore and associate offices in United Kingdom, Antwerp and Egypt.

Jebel Ali Terminal

Our Terminal is a state of the art facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone, which handles more than 180 variants of chemicals. Established in 1999, the existing facility includes 3 dedicated Jetty pipe lines, 23 bulk storage tanks for import and storage of products in bulk with total storage capacity to 25650m3, drumming facility, tanker/ISO tanks loading gantry with top loading arms, 5 Canopies for storage of NFPA class 1 B & C chemicals with approx. 35,000 drums storage capacity, a state of the art firefighting system covering all areas with foam and sprinkler and all other associated infrastructural facilities. The terminal exports more than 1,000,000 metric tonnes of products to all the corners of the world.

Our second terminal commissioned in 2025 is now our largest facility globally—located at Plot #B052F02, Jebel Ali Free Zone (North), Dubai, featuring 30 large storage tanks with a total capacity exceeding 57,000 cubic meters. The facility is capable of handling over 100 petroleum, petrochemical, and chemical products classified under UN Class 3, 8, and 9.

All tanks are constructed in accordance with API 650 standards for NFPA Class IB products, including 26 fixed-roof tanks with nitrogen blanketing and 4 tanks equipped with internal floating roofs—ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and operational reliability.

The dedicated and ultra-modern fleet of road tankers and large trailer trucks, as well as our in-house logistics and operations department ensure quick and on time deliveries.

Evolution of Petrochem

It is our vision to be the Partner of Choice. Petrochem is built on its commitment to deliver. We are a goal focuses organization providing exceptional marker access to our principals, best in class products and services to our customers and high return on investment to our shareholders.

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Leadership Team

Yogesh Mehta

Founder and Chairman

Driven by passion and a need to succeed, Yogesh Mehta (Yogi) established Petrochem Middle East in 1995.

Rohan Y. Mehta

Managing Director

As a hands-on shareholder and rising member of Mehta’s next generation, Rohan brings energy and ambition to the Group. In addition to leading Business Development, he wears numerous executive hats.

Venu Nayar

Chief Executive Officer

Venu has been with Petrochem Middle East since its inception and has played a crucial role in taking the business from a start-up trading company to a global enterprise.

Nazan Nobakht

Group Chartering & Logistics Director

Nazan has been with the organization since 2011 and oversees all activities relating to bulk liquid chartering as well as the full cycle of all materials’ logistics along the supply chain. With more than 20 years in the industry, she has worked in various capacities, primarily for shipping companies. Prior to joining Petrochem, she spent eight years at Hoyer Odfjell Dubai, where she moved through the ranks to become a Senior in the field of Logistics, Supply Chain and Chartering.

Suresh Krishnan

Sales Director

Suresh has been with the organization since 1999 and leads market research, forging and maintaining relationships with customers and overseeing operations in the sales division of the company.

Ramesh Mahajan

Group Terminal Director

Ramesh has been with the organization since 2004 and heads the Terminal operations while complying with safety and quality standards and managing a multi-disciplinary team.

Hema Pande

Group Head- Human Resources

Hema has been with the organization since 2020 and is focused on harnessing the organization’s people potential. Through her core competencies of business partnering and leadership development, she creates winning strategies for employees and the business to grow and develop competencies for the future.

Manish Sanghvi

Country Manager- India

Manish joined Petrochem in 2004 and played a crucial role in setting up the business for Petrochem in India, from registration to a million-dollar turnover year on year. Manish’s key responsibilities at Petrochem involve forging new relationships with suppliers and customers, market analysis, as well as maintaining complete control over the business.

Nancy Lee

Country Manager- China

Nancy has been with the organization since 2007, when Petrochem started operations from its China office in Shanghai. She is dedicated to business development and enhancing cooperation with local suppliers and customers. She leads many aspects of business, her core competencies being supplier management, market analysis, cost optimization and risk control.