# 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.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-01-16
- Where: Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand, Thailand
- Value: $321.0M (40.0B JPY)
- Starts operating: 2021
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 5,000 t/y MPD
- Products: 3-methyl-1.5-pentanediol
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Kuraray](https://endata.com/companies/2973.md)

## 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, with its investment totalling approximately JPY 40 bn."

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