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Terephthalic acid news

All news on Terephthalic acid (also known as Purified tetephthalic acid and PTA): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

SASA Boosts Polyester Output with New PTA Plant

INEOS Aromatics to Mothball PTA Plant in Geel, Belgium
29 November 2023
Base chemistry Polymers
Rising costs make European PTA production uncompetitive. Affected employees will be consulted for redeployment. Customers remain unaffected as the larger, efficient PTA unit continues operations.
DePoly SA secures CHF 12.3m to scale unique plastic recycling technology in Switzerland
27 June 2023
Base chemistry Biobased & Circular Polymers
A new CHF 12.3m seed round will help scale a pilot plant in Valais, Switzerland, using a unique chemical recycling process to convert PET plastics and polyester textiles into raw materials.
SASA Partners with Técnicas Reunidas for PTA Plant Expansion
2 March 2021
Polymers
A new PTA plant in Adana aims to boost local production, reduce imports, create jobs, and enhance sustainability, marking a significant step in Turkey's polyester industry growth.
Indorama Expands European Leadership with ZILS Acquisition
10 January 2018
Polymers
The new owners will start maintenance in January 2018, increasing the workforce by 10%. Production begins in the second half of 2018, with 80% for Europe and Turkey, and 20% for the Americas and Middle East.
Indorama Expands PTA Plant in Rotterdam
6 February 2015
Polymers
The PTA plant's capacity will increase from 350 to 600 kilotonnes per year with a new RTO unit. PET recycling technology is also being developed, enhancing production capacity significantly.

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Wilton Site PET Expansion Approved
26 October 2011
Polymers
The UK Government and KP Chemical support a new 200 ktpa PET plant at Wilton, operational by Q3/4 2013, enhancing capacity and product range, including recycled PET resins. Local MP endorses the project.