PET news (page 3)

The project aims to scale up an innovative process to recycle PET plastic waste into virgin PET, enhancing industrial competitiveness and supporting sustainable development.

A new capture system reduces emissions and reuses water, cutting energy and water consumption significantly. The investment supports sustainable employment and benefits the local environment.

The new PET plant in Geel, co-located with BP's PTA facility, has started production. The first line produces 216,000 m.t./year, with the second line coming online soon.

A new PET plant with 200,000 tonnes/year capacity will be built in the UK using energy-efficient MTR® technology, reducing costs and ensuring high-quality resin for water and CSD bottles.

The UK Government and KP Chemical support a new 200 ktpa PET plant at Wilton, operational by Q3/4 2013, enhancing capacity and product range, including recycled PET resins. Local MP endorses the project.

The new 175,000 tonne/year PET plant in Schkopau, Germany, started on schedule, increasing total site output to 335,000 tonnes/year, despite claims of a PTA shortage in Europe.