Also known as poly(lactic acid), polylactide, PLA, and RESOMER®.
chemXplore tracks 5 projects producing lactic acid homopolymer, of which 2 are active.
2 new construction.
Owners and developers: Futerro (2), Galactic S.A. (1)
Investors: Compagnie du Bois Sauvage (1), Finasucre (1)
Contractors and licensors are recorded on all 2 of them For subscribers
Q2 adjusted EBITDA THB 26.932bn; ethane imports from the US due 2029; portfolio shift to 70:30 specialty by 2030; USD 300m EBITDA uplift target by 2030.
Reinforces integrated petrochemical core, starts ethane imports in 2029, shifts toward higher‑value Specialty and Green & Bio, and expands Map Ta Phut as a regional hub.
Q1 revenue THB 146,936m; net profit THB 3,232m. Operations sustained via feedstock flexibility and supply‑chain continuity. Pivoting to specialty chemicals, bioplastics and recycled plastics.
PFAS-free PPAs for film extrusion and food contact; halogen/antimony‑free Exolit OP 1266 for 800V+ e‑mobility; rice‑bran wax food‑approved additives; titanium catalysts to replace antimony
EU approval allows rice bran wax additives in PET, PLA, and PVC for food-contact, offering a sustainable alternative to montan wax with lower carbon footprint and supply chain benefits.
Futerro's biorefinery in Normandy aims to produce bio-based plastics, with support from local authorities, targeting production by early 2029.
Indorama Ventures offers a certified low-carbon supply chain for bio-based PET fibers, ensuring performance and traceability while reducing emissions and supporting rapid market deployment.
Adds fermentation‑based PHA/PLA biopolymers, two US facilities (200,000+ sq ft) and 480+ patents to broaden sustainable materials and accelerate R&D and scaling.
The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
The new biorefinery in Normandy will produce and recycle PLA, creating 250 direct jobs and 900 in related sectors. It aligns with circular economy standards and supports regional green growth.
chemXplore tracks 3 plants producing lactic acid homopolymer in 3 countries.
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