Nippon Shokubai expands SAP capacity at Indonesian subsidiary

Nippon Shokubai's Indonesian subsidiary PT. NIPPON SHOKUBAI INDONESIA held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 7, 2025, for a new superabsorbent polymer plant in Cilegon, Indonesia. The $110 million investment will add 50,000 MT/year capacity, with mechanical completion by January 2027 and commercial operation in July 2027.

“With this SAP expansion project at NSI, Nippon Shokubai group's global SAP production capacity will be as below, and Nippon Shokubai group will enhance its position as one of the world's leading suppliers of SAP.”shokubai.co.jp

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• shokubai.co.jpNippon Shokubai’s Indonesian Subsidiary Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Superabsorbent Polymer Plant | News | NIPPON SHOKUBAIAug 7, 2025
• shokubai.co.jpインドネシア子会社で高吸水性樹脂（SAP）製造設備増設起工式を開催 | ニュース | 日本触媒Aug 7, 2025

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