EC 202-830-0
Also known as p-phthalic acid, para-phthalic acid, and PTA.
chemXplore tracks 15 projects involving terephthalic acid, of which 3 are active.
16 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.
Of the active ones, 2 revamp / retrofit and 1 new construction.
Pushes integrated regional bases, oil‑to‑chemicals/specialty conversions, smart factories and capacity rationalisation to secure feedstocks and high‑end materials for advanced manufacturing.
License and Process Design Package will support selected PTA technology upgrades at Port Qasim to improve performance and energy efficiency, building on a 30-year partnership.
License-backed retrofit to cut steam consumption, improve energy efficiency and competitiveness at the Suape PTA plant; moves to Process Design Package after a feasibility study.
New Monthey depolymerization plant converts PET and polyester textiles back into virgin-quality monomers for hard-to-recycle streams.
Roadmap focuses on product differentiation, AI, circular economy and low‑carbon energy to deliver NT$38.6bn by 2030 while managing recent supply disruptions from Persian Gulf shipping shocks.
The acquisition enhances Technip Energies' catalyst capabilities, supports growth in sustainable fuels, and adds 330 employees, boosting earnings and value creation.
The sale to PTA Global Holding Ltd. secures KRW 127.6 billion, enhancing financial stability and focusing on high-value specialty materials.
Proven adipic-acid N2O abatement tech at four industrial sites with >75 million t CO2e annual abatement installed; now offered through licensing and commercialization to industry partners.
Indorama Ventures offers a certified low-carbon supply chain for bio-based PET fibers, ensuring performance and traceability while reducing emissions and supporting rapid market deployment.
The €63M project will build a 10,000-tonne polyester recycling plant in Germany by 2027, aiming to transform waste into high-quality feedstock for packaging and textiles.
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The 3 with the most plants, of 7 producers.
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