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Lactic acid homopolymer news
All news on
Lactic acid homopolymer
(also known as
RESOMER®
,
Poly(lactic acid)
,
PLA
, and
Polylactide
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
10 August 2026
PTT Global Chemical (GC) starts new growth chapter — petrochemicals, specialty & Green‑Bio, Map Ta Phut
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.
10 August 2026
PTT Global Chemical strengthens petrochemicals, accelerates Specialty and Green & Bio; positions Map Ta Phut as APAC growth base
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.
15 May 2026
PTT Global Chemical Q1 2026 Results: Integrated Value Chain Secures Production and Balances Portfolio
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.
8 April 2026
Clariant showcases sustainable plastics innovations at Chinaplas 2026
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
25 February 2026
Clariant Gains EU Approval for Rice Bran Wax in Food-Contact Plastics
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.
9 December 2025
Futerro Submits Permit Applications for Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine Biorefinery
Futerro's biorefinery in Normandy aims to produce bio-based plastics, with support from local authorities, targeting production by early 2029.
Lactic acid homopolymer manufacturers top 3
BEWi Group
Svensk Plaståtervinning
NatureWorks
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5 September 2025
Indorama Ventures Enables Scalable Bio-Based PET Fibers
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.
23 July 2025
Teknor Apex acquires Danimer Scientific
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.
12 March 2025
Futerro Begins Engineering for European Biorefinery in France
The biorefinery will use fermentation, polymerisation, and recycling to produce renewable polymers, aiming to reduce carbon footprint and support Europe's green chemistry transition.
6 December 2022
Futerro to Establish Integrated PLA Biorefinery in Normandy, France
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.
1 October 2022
Grandpuits Zero-Crude Platform by 2024
The Grandpuits site will convert biomass to biofuels, produce bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and generate solar power, aiming for net-zero emissions and no layoffs by 2024.
23 April 2021
NextChem to Design Biopolymer Plant for Total Corbion PLA in France
The plant, operational in 2024, will be Europe's first PLA facility, enhancing sustainable plastics. It supports the circular economy with biobased, recyclable, and compostable Luminy® PLA resins.
1 January 2021
TotalEnergies' Zero-Crude Platform by 2024
Grandpuits will convert biomass to biofuels, produce PLA bioplastics, recycle plastic waste, and build solar plants, creating jobs and supporting carbon neutrality goals.
24 September 2020
Total Invests €500 Million to Transform Grandpuits Refinery into Biofuels and Bioplastics Hub
The Grandpuits refinery will cease crude oil refining by 2021, shifting to renewable diesel, bioplastics, plastics recycling, and solar power by 2024, creating 1,000 construction jobs and maintaining 250 positions.
24 September 2020
Total Corbion PLA to Build First Large-Scale PLA Plant in France
The new PLA plant in Grandpuits, operational by 2024, will produce 100,000 tons annually, reinforcing the company's market leadership and commitment to bioplastics and circular economy solutions.
20 September 2016
Evonik Invests in Vivasure Medical
Evonik's investment supports Vivasure's bioabsorbable arteriotomy closure device, leveraging Evonik's polymer expertise to enhance minimally invasive procedures and patient outcomes.
