# OCI-Kumho JV begins commercial ECH production in Malaysia

OCI Holdings and Kumho P&B Chemicals have begun commercial production of epichlorohydrin at their Malaysian joint venture, with a capacity of 100,000 tons per year.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-08-03
- Where: Malaysia, Malaysia
- Value: $150.0M (200.0B KRW)
- Starts operating: 3 Aug 2026
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 100,000 tons per year
- Products: epichlorohydrin
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Kumho P&B Chemicals](https://endata.com/companies/4080.md) (partner)
- [OCI Co.](https://endata.com/companies/29854.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [kedglobal.com](https://www.kedglobal.com/us/chemical-industry/newsView/ked202608030003), 2026-08-03: "OCI Holdings Co. and Kumho P&B Chemicals Inc. have begun commercial production of epichlorohydrin at their Malaysian joint venture."

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