Acrylic acid news

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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  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.
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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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  1 December 2017

  Russia's Largest Acrylic Acid Plant Now Operational

  The plant, with an 80,000-ton capacity, will produce acrylic acid and butyl acrylate, replacing imports and creating 340 jobs. It uses advanced tech to ensure environmental safety.
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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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  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.
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  1 January 2006

  Arkema Expands Carling Acrylic Acid Plant Capacity

  The Carling acrylic acid plant in Moselle, France, will boost capacity by 15% to 240,000 tonnes/year by year-end, driven by market growth projections.
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  18 March 2005

  BASF Expands Acrylic Acid and SAP Production in Europe

  Production capacity for SAP will increase to 175,000 tonnes/year. A new 160,000 tonnes/year acrylic acid plant will support this. New capacities will be available by 2008, driven by long-term supplier agreements.