Kuraray to build MPD plant adjacent to JV facility in Thailand

Kuraray confirmed plans to build a 5,000 t/y production plant for 3-methyl-1.5-pentanediol (MPD) adjacent to the Kuraray GC Advanced Materials project in Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand. Kuraray's total investment for both projects is approximately JPY 40 billion.

“Kuraray said it expects construction work for the projects to be completed by the end of 2021, with its investment totalling approximately JPY 40 bn.”k-online.com

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• k-online.comKURARAY: JV with PTT and Sumitomo proceeds with butadiene derivatives plant in Thailand / Adjacent Kuraray MPD project also confirmedJan 16, 2019

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