Adipic acid news

All news on Adipic acid (also known as hexanedioic acid): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

9 June 2026

PTT Global Chemical positions Map Ta Phut as regional hub for high‑value, low‑carbon businesses with Toray and Mitsubishi

Turning agricultural residues into bio‑based chemicals; trialled at 50,000‑L fermentation scale; pilot‑scale bio muconic and adipic acid targeted by 2028; pathway to 100% bio‑based nylon 6,6 and expanded market access.
27 May 2026

Toray and PTT Global Chemical establish 100% bio-based nylon 66 production

Cassava pulp was converted to bio-muconic, then bio-adipic acid and 100% bio-based nylon 66. Pilot saccharification, fermentation, refinement and lab polymerization.
26 January 2026

LANXESS Increases Adipic Acid Prices

Prices rise by EUR 100/ton due to higher raw material costs. Adjustment ensures supply reliability and sustainability.
1 July 2025

BASF Acquires Full Ownership of Alsachimie Joint Venture

The acquisition enhances operational efficiency and supply reliability for PA 6.6 production, aligning with strategic goals to optimize raw material integration and expand production capabilities.
29 August 2024

BASF to Close Adipic Acid, CDon, and CPon Plants at Ludwigshafen

Approximately 180 employees will be affected. The company will support them in finding new roles. Production will continue in South Korea and France.
21 June 2013

Solvay Enhances Adipic Acid Production in France

The investment aims to cut energy use by 8MW and CO2 emissions by 11,000 tons annually, enhancing process efficiency and supporting a €100M REBITDA improvement by 2014.

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