Mitsubishi news

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  17 September 2025

  MGC Halts Construction at Dutch Facility

  Construction of the MXDA facility in the Netherlands is paused due to delays, cost increases, and market changes, prompting a review of the project's viability.
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  11 September 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical and Honda Develop Recycled Acrylic Resin for N-ONE e: Door Visors

  Recycled acrylic resin is used for N-ONE e: door visors, reducing CO2 emissions and promoting resource recycling through improved recycling techniques.
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  9 September 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical Adopts Circularise Platform for Chemical Recycling Traceability

  MCC enhances supply chain reliability and sustainability by centralizing mass balance credit management and improving traceability for chemical recycling operations.
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  1 September 2025

  Asahi Kasei, Mitsui, and Mitsubishi Form LLP for Ethylene Production in Japan

  The LLP aims for carbon neutrality and optimized ethylene production by 2030, focusing on biomass feedstocks, low-carbon fuels, and potential capacity reductions.
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  28 August 2025

  Mura Technology Expands with New Recycling Facility in Singapore

  The new facility in Singapore will process 60,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually, using Hydro-PRT technology to convert it into circular hydrocarbons, supporting regional recycling efforts.
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  29 July 2025

  Industry Group Tests Rail Logistics in Tokai and Chugoku Regions

  A demonstration test aims to improve chemical logistics via rail, addressing transport capacity issues and reducing emissions by using collaborative 31-foot containers.

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  25 July 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical Exits Polyester Resin for Printer Toner Business

  Due to declining demand and rising costs, the polyester resin for printer toner business will cease production by March 2026 and sales by June 2026.
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  18 July 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical Invests in Licella for Oil Conversion Expansion

  Investment supports global expansion of Cat-HTR™ technology for converting waste plastics and biomass into sustainable fuels, aligning with goals for a low-carbon, circular economy.
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  6 February 2024

  MHI and Worley Secure FEED Contract for UK's First Cement CO2 Capture Plant

  The Padeswood CCS project will capture and store up to 800,000 tons of CO2 annually, starting in 2028, as part of the HyNet CCUS cluster to support the UK's net zero carbon goal by 2050.
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  28 July 2022

  Mitsubishi Chemical to Expand SoarnoL™ EVOH Resin Production in UK

  Production capacity of SoarnoL™ EVOH resin to increase by 21,000 tons annually by July 2025. The resin aids in food preservation and is recyclable with Soaresin™. Construction starts April 2023.
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  31 May 2022

  Nippon Shokubai and Arkema Partner to Mass-Produce LiFSI Electrolyte Salts in France

  The partnership aims to mass-produce ultrapure LiFSI electrolyte salts for electric vehicle batteries, enhancing performance and supporting Europe's battery value chain. Production starts by end-2025.
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  29 September 2021

  Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to Build MXDA Plant in Rotterdam

  A new 25,000 MTA MXDA plant in Rotterdam will start in mid-2024 to meet European demand. This expansion supports MGC's 3-year plan and ensures stable global supply. Existing Japan plants remain operational.
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  4 October 2018

  Nippon Shokubai Completes New AA/SAP Plants in Antwerp

  The new plants enable consistent AA and SAP production, enhancing supply capability in Europe. SAP demand is growing, especially in Central and Eastern Europe. Production capacity has increased.
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  11 November 2015

  Nippon Shokubai Europe Breaks Ground on New SAP/AA Plants in Antwerp

  The new plants will boost SAP and AA production to meet growing demand, especially in Central and Eastern Europe, increasing global SAP capacity to 710,000 metric tons per year.
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  2 November 2015

  Mitsubishi Rayon to Build Carbon Fiber Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Bavaria will produce SMC materials, boosting capacity to 9,000 tons. This supports the growing demand for lightweight, high-strength automotive parts in Europe.
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  6 October 2015

  Jacobs Secures EPCM Contract from Nippon Shokubai Europe

  Jacobs will provide engineering, procurement, and construction management for a $390M expansion of a Superabsorbent Polymer Plant and new acrylic acid plant in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, completing by Oct 2017.
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  11 May 2015

  Nippon Shokubai to Expand SAP and Build New AA Plant in Antwerp

  The investment includes a 100,000 T/Y SAP plant expansion and a new 100,000 T/Y AA plant, enhancing supply stability and increasing global SAP capacity to 710,000 T/Y. Completion by May 2018.