- Celanese plans to increase VAE capacity by 65KT in Nanjing and 45KT in Frankfurt by 2023.
- The company is expanding its redispersible polymer powders capacity by 20KT in Europe by 2023.
- These expansions are part of a global vinyls program initiated in January 2020.
- All projects are subject to regulatory approvals and financial details are undisclosed.
Expansion Plans in Germany and China
Celanese Corporation is set to expand its acetyl chain capacities with new investments in its Nanjing, China, and Frankfurt, Germany facilities. The company will construct two new VAE reactors, increasing annual capacity by approximately 65KT in Nanjing and 45KT in Frankfurt by 2023. These expansions are part of Celanese's ongoing global vinyls expansion program, which began in January 2020.
Debottlenecking Efforts in Europe
Following the acquisition of the Elotex business in April 2020, Celanese is also focusing on debottlenecking projects to enhance its redispersible polymer powders (RDP) production. The company aims to increase its RDP capacity by approximately 20KT annually at its European facilities by 2023. These efforts are designed to support the growth of VAE emulsions and strengthen Celanese's position in the market.
Regulatory Approvals and Financial Details
All planned expansions are subject to regulatory approvals in their respective countries. Financial details of these projects have not been disclosed at this time. Celanese continues to progress well with its previously announced investment projects, aiming to meet the growing demands of its global customers.
