Acrylic acid

EC 201-177-9

projects tracked
9
active
1
producing plants
10

Acrylic acid projects

chemXplore tracks 9 projects involving acrylic acid, of which one is active.

8 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.

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

Of the active ones, 1 new construction.

What moved recently

  • 8 October 2026 Arkema Carling acrylic acid purification unit · Operational / Completed · France

Latest news on acrylic acid

8 October 2026
Arkema opens next-generation acrylic acid purification unit in Carling

New purification unit at Carling cuts energy use by 25% and site carbon intensity by 20%; nearly €150m investment, partly funded by France 2030 and NextGenerationEU.

30 July 2026
Arkema Q2 2026 results

EBITDA +7.4% YoY to €391m and margin 16.1%; organic sales +3.2%; raw-material cost spike prompted pricing moves; FY‑26 EBITDA guidance slightly above last year at constant FX.

20 May 2026
BASF and Cromology convert end‑of‑life tires into binder for Tollens Maxiline+ wall paint

Chemically recycled styrene-acrylate binder from tire pyrolysis oil used in interior wall paint via mass-balance. REDcert² certified; 10 L ≈ 2 tires; reduces fossil feedstock and CO₂.

7 May 2026
TA’ZIZ Secures $2B Financing for UAE’s First World-Scale Methanol Plant

Oversubscribed financing via 11-bank syndicate with conventional and Islamic facilities, priced to benchmarks. EPC awarded; construction under way for 2028, boosting domestic chemicals value chain.

6 May 2026
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi to invest $10bn in UAE chemicals

Study to develop up to 14 industrial chemicals, adding ~2.2 mtpa capacity in Al Ruwais to support import substitution, local supply‑chain resilience and MIITE industrial strategy.

28 January 2026
ADNOC and TAQA Sign 27-Year Utilities Deal with TA’ZIZ for Ruwais Chemicals Production

The agreement supports UAE's industrial growth by providing utilities for TA’ZIZ, enabling 4.7 million tonnes of chemicals production annually by 2028.

23 December 2025
Toray Unveils Energy-Efficient Bioreactor Technology

New bioreactor tech cuts energy use by 80-90%, converts chemicals efficiently, and enhances safety. Customizable for diverse applications, it aims to lower costs and environmental impact.

5 November 2025
TA’ZIZ awards $1.99bn EPC for world-scale PVC complex

Ruwais PVC complex will produce 1.9 mtpa PVC, VCM, EDC and caustic soda, due Q4 2028. Part of 4.7 mtpa Phase 1 hub, projected to add $50bn to UAE GDP and 26,000 lifetime jobs.

22 September 2025
Lummus and Synthomer Partner to License Acrylic Acid Esters Technology

The partnership will expand technology offerings, leveraging expertise to meet global demand for acrylic acid esters, using both fossil and bio-based feedstocks.

13 May 2025
Borealis Advances Circular Economy in 2024

Borealis boosts circular production, expands product lines, and forms strategic partnerships to enhance recycling and sustainability across sectors in 2024.

Acrylic acid plants by country

chemXplore tracks 10 plants producing acrylic acid in 6 countries.

plants

The 4 with the most plants, of 6 countries.

Acrylic acid producers

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The 3 with the most plants, of 8 producers.

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