Chemical industry in Taiwan

projects tracked
14
active
11

Projects in Taiwan

chemXplore tracks 14 projects in Taiwan, of which 11 are active.

  1. 6 projects Announced / Concept
  2. 1 project FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. 2 projects Under Construction
  5. 2 projects Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 5 new construction, 4 expansion and 2 revamp / retrofit.

Expected start-up, by year
0 1 2 3 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031

5 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.

What moved recently

  • 2 September 2026 ProLogium Taoke Gigafactory Gen 3.5 LCB Expansion · Operational / Completed
  • September 2026 CPC Linyuan New No. 4 naphtha cracker · FEED / Pre-FID
  • 21 July 2026 Air Products San Fu Taiwan Semiconductor ASUs · Announced / Concept
  • 21 July 2026 Air Products San Fu semiconductor gas supply expansion, Taiwan · Announced / Concept
  • 3 July 2026 Asahi Kasei SUNFORT DFR Slitting Facility in Tainan · Commissioning & Start-up

Latest Taiwanese chemical industry news

20 October 2026
BASF expands Kuanyin site in Taiwan for sub‑2 nm semiconductor materials

Adds production capacity, boosts Innovation Center and analytical capabilities to support advanced nodes, improve supply‑chain resilience and speed customer support.

12 October 2026
ProLogium and Rimac Technology advance next‑generation EV battery integration

Collaboration produced a battery pack concept mockup shown at the 2026 Paris Motor Show; next step is a functional battery segment to test thermal management and cell integration.

8 October 2026
ProLogium unveils DCN third lithium‑ion transport mechanism (SFIE)

Introduces a Dynamic Coordination Network using a Superfluidized Inorganic Electrolyte to enable a third ion‑transport mode and fast‑charging automotive applications.

1 October 2026
Lilly: Foundayo linked to reduced 10‑year predicted type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk

Post‑hoc ATTAIN‑1 modelling: oral orforglipron cut predicted 10‑year type 2 diabetes risk up to 57% and cardiovascular risk up to 18% versus placebo at 72 weeks.

30 September 2026
INEOS welcomes EU PVC anti-dumping probe and urges trade-defence reform

EU launches anti-dumping probe after PVC imports doubled in 12 months; industry urges faster provisional measures, safeguards and more DG Trade resources to protect European production.

29 September 2026
Novo Nordisk licenses Hengrui's once-weekly oral GLP‑1/GIP candidate HRS‑1596

Phase‑1 ready oral GLP‑1/GIP dual agonist with up to $2.6bn deal value including $300m upfront; development and commercial rights exclude Greater China.

29 September 2026
Lilly: Zepbound (tirzepatide 10 mg, 15 mg) associated with greater weight loss than Wegovy HD (semaglutide 7.2 mg)

An indirect, covariate‑adjusted comparison of SURMOUNT‑1 and STEP UP data shows larger mean and categorical weight‑loss benefits with tirzepatide 10 mg and 15 mg at 72 weeks.

25 September 2026
Daiichi Sankyo and Merck withdraw US BLA for ifinatamab deruxtecan in ES‑SCLC

BLA for I‑DXd seeking accelerated approval in extensive‑stage SCLC withdrawn after FDA said Phase 2 data were insufficient; Phase 3 programmes continue.

24 September 2026
Mercedes‑Benz & ProLogium agree joint testing of Gen4 solid‑state battery cells

Priority access to a new Gen4 inorganic solid‑state cell; Mercedes will run electrical, thermal and safety trials to assess suitability for future EV platforms.

24 September 2026
Lilly's Onswik approved by FDA as once‑weekly basal insulin for adults with type 2 diabetes

FDA clears once‑weekly basal insulin that reduces injection frequency vs daily therapy; Phase 3 QWINT trials in >3,400 adults showed non‑inferior A1C vs glargine and degludec.