Phenol

EC 203-632-7

projects tracked
4
active
3
producing plants
15

Also known as carbolic acid, phenylic acid, and phenyl hydroxide.

Phenol projects

chemXplore tracks 4 projects producing phenol, of which 3 are active.

  1. none Announced / Concept
  2. 1 project FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. 2 projects Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 3 new construction.

What moved recently

  • 16 January 2026 Rongsheng Jintang New Materials Project, Zhoushan · Under Construction · China

Latest news on phenol

4 November 2026
Solvay Q3 2026 earnings fall amid Middle East disruption

A Viridis feedstock deal strengthens rare earths supply plans as the group maintains its cost-saving programme and lowers its full-year outlook.

30 October 2026
Moeve 9M 2026: Clean CCS EBITDA €2,409m and record €885m capex

Robust operations and refining raised product volumes; large Spain-focused capex ramp-up for energy transition; net debt fell to €2.1bn; construction begun on Europe’s largest green hydrogen project.

29 July 2026
SABIC Q2 2026 revenue $6.62bn; earnings fall

Q2 sales fell 5% Q-o-Q; adjusted EBITDA SAR 3.38bn; H1 dividend SAR 3.3bn; Fujian complex start-up expected Q4 2026.

20 July 2026
Moeve Chemicals completes global verification for Low Carbon production

All production plants verified to supply Low Carbon products, enabling global customers to access verified, traceable lower‑carbon LAB and phenol alternatives.

16 July 2026
SABIC and Rongsheng sign PDA for Jintang New Materials project in Zhoushan

Evaluating up to 50% stake in Zhoushan advanced-materials project; PDA sets framework toward a potential FID and joint development.

17 June 2026
INEOS Phenol delays Doel (Antwerp) plant restart beyond 2027

Planned late‑2027 restart of the Doel phenol plant postponed due to weak demand, high energy and carbon costs; Gladbeck will continue operating and Doel kept ready.

9 June 2026
Moeve 2025 Environmental Statement for La Rábida and Palos

Annual report shows €33.8m+ invested in environmental upgrades, 100% renewable power in 2025, major waste recovery and water-use cuts, plus EU funding for green hydrogen project.

29 April 2026
SABIC Q1 2026 results

Q1: adjusted EBITDA +25% to SAR4.15bn; revenue -6% to SAR26.15bn; adjusted net income SAR816m; realized $220m recurring EBITDA savings; divestments announced; urea capacity could rise 54%

12 February 2026
Sinopec Phenol Debuts in International Market

Sinopec's phenol export to New Zealand marks its international debut, achieved through strategic market analysis, efficient coordination, and meeting customer specifications.

19 November 2025
UPM Introduces WISA-LNG Spruce Plywood for LNG Transport

UPM's new spruce plywood, developed with GTT, enhances LNG transport with improved insulation, sustainability, and increased production capacity.

Phenol plants by country

chemXplore tracks 15 plants producing phenol in 11 countries.

plants

The 4 with the most plants, of 11 countries.

Phenol producers

plants

The 3 with the most plants, of 13 producers.

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