# SABIC expands PPE oligomers capacity for AI and 5G PCBs

SABIC announced an incremental expansion of its production capacity for specialty PPE oligomers (NORYL SA9000) used in high-performance PCB laminates for AI data centers and 5G applications. The expansion is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-12-15
- Where: Asia
- Starts operating: Q3 2026
- Status: announced
- Products: PPE oligomers, NORYL SA9000, PCB laminates
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [SABIC](https://endata.com/companies/3200.md)

## Sources

- [chemeurope.com](https://www.chemeurope.com/en/news/1187740/sabic-expands-ppe-oligomers-capacity-for-ai-and-5g-data-center-pcbs.html), 2025-12-15: "The further expansion in PPE oligomers is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026 and will help PCB manufacturers maintain fast lead times as the demand for their products continues to rise."

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