Polybutylene terephthalate

projects tracked
5
active
1
producing plants
10

Also known as poly(butylene terephthalate), PBT, Ultradur, and Ultradur RC.

Polybutylene terephthalate projects

chemXplore tracks 5 projects involving polybutylene terephthalate, of which one is active.

5 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.

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

Of the active ones, 1 new construction.

What moved recently

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

Latest news on polybutylene terephthalate

30 September 2026
BASF expands Ultradur portfolio with PCR-PET reinforced PBT/PET grades

Glassfiber-reinforced PBT/PET compounds with up to 30% post-consumer recycled PET for structural automotive parts, supporting Scope 3.1 reductions and regulatory targets.

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.

9 June 2026
SABIC showcases full EV battery-material ecosystem at Battery Show Europe

Displays PPS-based LNP THERMOCOMP OFM and a range of NORYL, KONDUIT, ELCRES and ULTEM components in a full-size EV battery pack replica.

5 June 2026
Clariant expands Daya Bay capacity and extends Exolit™ OP range for e-mobility

CHF 100 million Daya Bay expansion with second line operational in November; new halogen-free PBT Exolit OP grades for 800V+ e-mobility; ATO-free options and AP 422 A (melamine <0.1%).

4 June 2026
Toray to build TORELINA PPS resin plant in India

New Suri City line will add about 3,000 t/y of PPS compound capacity, start operations early 2027 with customer samples in April 2027, targeting automotive and electrical components.

4 May 2026
BASF Engineering Plastics Certified to EN 45545 Railway Standard

Ultramid and Ultradur grades certified to EN 45545 for railway E&E. Halogen‑free flame retardants (intumescent, Mg(OH)2), color‑independent approval and defined thicknesses for design freedom.

9 March 2026
BASF Launches Low-Carbon BDO, THF, PolyTHF, and NMP Variants

New product variants reduce carbon footprint by at least 10% using low-emission feedstocks, aiding customers in lowering emissions without changing processes.

18 February 2026
Toray's Ehime and Nagoya Plants Achieve ISCC PLUS Certification for Engineering Plastics

Two plants gain ISCC PLUS certification, enabling use of biomass and recycled materials in PBT and LCP resins, supporting carbon footprint reduction.

8 January 2026
SABIC Divests European Petrochemicals and Americas/Europe Engineering Thermoplastics for $950 Million

The divestments aim to optimize the portfolio, enhance cash flow, and focus on high-margin markets, while maintaining strategic access and customer service.

1 March 2024
Celanese to Close Mechelen Operations

Operations in Mechelen to cease by September 2024, incurring $60-75M in costs. Employee termination costs pending consultation. Facility produces engineering thermoplastics and elastomers.

Polybutylene terephthalate plants by country

chemXplore tracks 10 plants producing polybutylene terephthalate in 6 countries.

plants

The 4 with the most plants, of 6 countries.

Polybutylene terephthalate producers

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