Polyethylene glycol

Also known as poly(ethylene oxide), PEG, and PEO.

Polyethylene glycol projects

chemXplore tracks 4 projects producing polyethylene glycol, of which 2 are active.

2 Under Construction

1 new construction and 1 expansion.

Expected to start operating
2026
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2027
1 project
2028
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2029
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2030
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2031
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1 of the active projects carry no start-up date yet.

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

Owners and developers: Clariant AG (1), Rongsheng New Materials (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd. (1), Rongsheng Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (1)

Investors: Clariant AG (1), SABIC (1)

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Latest news on polyethylene glycol

15 September 2026
Clariant Health Care launches VitiPure Superior and U.S. PEG facility

Premium, highly purified excipients for demanding parenteral applications and a new U.S. PEG manufacturing site to strengthen North and Latin American supply chains.

24 August 2026
Sobi Japan and Asahi Kasei: Empaveli approved in Japan for C3 glomerulopathy and primary immune complex membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis

First complement inhibitor in Japan for patients aged 12+ with these rare kidney diseases; VALIANT showed 68.1% proteinuria reduction and eGFR stabilization versus placebo.

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.

19 March 2026
Clariant opens pharma-grade PEG manufacturing plant in Texas

GMP-compliant excipient production strengthens supply-chain resilience, shortens lead times, and improves continuity and traceability for pharma customers across North & Latin America.

24 October 2025
Croda's Natrineo CR8 Wins Silver at Pure Beauty Awards

Natrineo CR8, a natural emulsifier, enhances skin hydration and sun care. It's 92% natural, biodegradable, and supports sustainable palm oil, aligning with modern beauty values.

20 January 2020
PCC Plans Ethylene Oxide and Processing Plants at Evonik's Lülsdorf Site

The project will create up to 200 jobs, invest 500 million euros, and include a CO2 recovery system. It aims to produce 180,000 tons of ethylene oxide annually, with construction starting in 2021.

Polyethylene glycol plants by country

chemXplore tracks 6 plants producing polyethylene glycol in 5 countries.

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The 4 with the most plants, of 5 countries.

Polyethylene glycol producers

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The 3 with the most plants, of 5 producers.

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