EC 202-830-0
Also known as p-phthalic acid, para-phthalic acid, and PTA.
chemXplore tracks 11 projects involving terephthalic acid, of which one is active.
11 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.
1 new construction.
Owners and developers: dePoly (1)
Investors: BASF Venture Capital GmbH (1), Infineum International Ltd. (1), Una Terra Venture Studio AG (1)
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New Monthey depolymerization plant converts PET and polyester textiles back into virgin-quality monomers for hard-to-recycle streams.
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.
Showcase plant will convert PET and polyester waste into oil‑equivalent, virgin‑quality monomers without fossil fuels; commercial scale target set for 2027.
Closed-loop bottle made from mixed PET and polyester waste, depolymerised to PTA, re-polymerised into PET pellets and blown into bottles; NIAS screening indicates food-contact compliance.
A new permit aligns cobalt discharge with water standards, reducing emissions by 90% by 2027. A monitoring committee will oversee progress, urging government action on water policy.
Using 20 kg of cut-off base-layer fabric, the trial will depolymerise PET to monomers and rebuild recycled PET yarn; funded by a CHF 24,000 Innosuisse grant.
The plant will recycle 500 tons of PET annually, creating 30 jobs, and serve as a model for future global expansion, targeting industries like apparel, food, and automotive.
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The 3 with the most plants, of 4 producers.
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