Sulphuric acid

EC 231-639-5

projects tracked
15
active
6
producing plants
49

Also known as oil of vitriol.

Sulphuric acid projects

chemXplore tracks 15 projects producing sulphuric acid, of which 6 are active.

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

Of the active ones, 5 new construction and 1 revamp / retrofit.

Expected start-up, by year
0 1 2 3 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031

1 active project carries no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.

What moved recently

  • 19 August 2026 Abu Tartour Phosphoric Acid Plant Project, Egypt · Under Construction · Egypt
  • August 2026 Sinopec Nanhua Nanjing G4 Electronic-Grade Sulfuric Acid Unit · Operational / Completed · China
  • 3 July 2026 Aurubis Complex Recycling Hamburg (CRH) · Operational / Completed · Germany
  • 21 November 2025 Kamoa-Kakula Copper Smelter Project · Commissioning & Start-up · Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • 3 November 2025 GS Caltex Namhae Chemical Carbon-Free Steam Supply, Yeosu · Announced / Concept

Latest news on sulphuric acid

21 October 2026
Sinopec's 'Four New' Strategy for Energy, Materials, Business Formats and Frontier Tracks

Pursues green transitions, technology independence, integrated retail‑energy services and early-stage investments to build diversified strategic growth poles.

7 September 2026
Metso to supply DRI smelting and rotary kiln for Eti Bakir’s Mazidagi zero-waste plant

Expansion at Mazidagi will convert leach residue into iron and slag using rotary kiln pellets and a 30 MVA DRI smelting furnace to cut waste and recover value.

25 August 2026
CNCEC-ECEC breaks ground on Egypt Abu Tartour phosphoric acid plant

Groundbreaking held for the Abu Tartour phosphoric acid plant in Egypt under an EPC joint-venture contract.

12 August 2026
SONATRACH and AFC award EPCs for Integrated Phosphate Project Phase 1

Contracts cover fertilizer plants at Bled El Hadba and Oued El Keberit and port works at Annaba; project spans mining, fertilizer production and export infrastructure.

6 August 2026
Aurubis raises full‑year outlook after stronger Q3 and major project progress

Group EBT and ROCE improved; Q3 outperformed prior quarters; large recycling plant started and ~90% of €1.7bn investment programme completed.

30 July 2026
MAIRE: H1 2026 results — €3.7bn revenues, strong order intake and M&A in Nextchem

Revenues +6.9% to €3.68bn; EBITDA +14.7% to €266.2m; H1 order intake €7.2bn, backlog €16.3bn; Nextchem buys Ballestra and 70% of ETEK.

9 July 2026
Moeve invests €100.7m in San Roque and Puente Mayorga environmental upgrades (2025)

€100.7m spent on decarbonization, energy efficiency, water and waste management at two San Roque facilities; EMAS/ISO validation and circular-economy measures advanced.

3 July 2026
Aurubis opens Complex Recycling Hamburg plant for strategic metals

New unit processes copper, lead and sulfur in one plant, raising recycling capacity and EU supply-chain resilience.

30 June 2026
Ecovyst completes acquisition of Calabrian SO2 and derivatives business

Adds sulfur dioxide and related derivatives capabilities; broadens end-use exposure into mining, water treatment, food processing and pharmaceuticals; company cites expected margins and synergies.

25 June 2026
Nextchem (MAIRE) completes acquisition of Ballestra Group including Mazzoni and BUSS ChemTech

Adds full NPK fertilizer technologies, fluorine and oleochemistry capabilities; integrates ~460 staff, pilot plants and a €270m backlog; transaction paid at €148.2m.

Sulphuric acid plants by country

chemXplore tracks 49 plants producing sulphuric acid in 23 countries.

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The 4 with the most plants, of 23 countries.

Sulphuric acid producers

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The 3 with the most plants, of 34 producers.

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