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Closed startup
1993 – 2012

Petroplus

Company

SwitzerlandEnergy and climate
Founded
1993
Closed
2012
Lifespan
19 years
Country
Switzerland
City
Zug
Sector
Energy and climate

In brief

A company based in Zug, Switzerland, Petroplus operated from 1993 until it closed in 2012. Former website: petroplusholdings.com.

Sources

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  2. Wikipedia (English)

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