# Covestro plans new world-scale MDI train in Shanghai, China

Covestro announced plans for a new MDI production train with 660 kilotonnes annual capacity at its Integrated Site Shanghai in China, with start-up targeted for the end of the decade. The investment is part of a strategic MDI investment program.

- Type: Investment
- Announced: 2026-06-30
- Where: Shanghai, China
- Starts operating: 2029
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 660 kilotonnes of MDI per year
- Products: MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Covestro](https://endata.com/companies/1705.md)

## Sources

- [covestro.com](https://www.covestro.com/investors/news/covestro-plans-to-invest-in-new-world-scale-mdi-train-in-china-and-starts-uae-feasibility-study/), 2026-06-30: "This investment program is a clear commitment to our customers and to our long-term growth in the MDI market."
- [plasticstoday.com](https://www.plasticstoday.com/materials/covestro-expands-hdi-production-sites-plans-660-kilotonne-mdi-capacity-boost-in-china-and-uae), 2026-07-02: "Covestro has completed a strategic expansion of its global manufacturing footprint this week, acquiring two HDI derivative production facilities while simultaneously announcing a major investment program to bolster its methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) production capacity across multiple contine"
- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/covestro-invests-in-new-world-scale-mdi-train-in-china-and-starts-uae-feasibility-study/), 2026-07-14: "The program includes preparations for a new MDI production train with 660 kilotonnes annual capacity at the Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai in China, with start-up targeted for the end of the decade."

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