# Kuraray JV to build PA 9T and HSBC plant in Thailand

Kuraray GC Advanced Materials, a JV between Kuraray, PTT Global Chemical, and Sumitomo, will proceed with a new project to produce polyamide 9T and hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand. The facility will have capacity of 13,000 t/y of PA 9T and 16,000 t/y of HSBC.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-01-16
- Where: Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand, Thailand
- Starts operating: 2021
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 13,000 t/y PA 9T, 16,000 t/y HSBC
- Products: polyamide 9T, hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md), [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Kuraray GC Advanced Materials](https://endata.com/companies/36719.md)
- [PTT Global Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/813.md) (partner)
- [Kuraray](https://endata.com/companies/2973.md) (partner)
- [Sumitomo Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/6281.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [k-online.com](https://www.k-online.com/en/Media_News/News/KURARAY_JV_with_PTT_and_Sumitomo_proceeds_with_butadiene_derivatives_plant_in_Thailand_Adjacent_Kuraray_MPD_project_also_confirmed), 2019-01-16: "Kuraray said it expects construction work for the projects to be completed by the end of 2021."

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