# HMC Polymers to build fourth polypropylene line in Thailand

HMC Polymers, a joint venture of LyondellBasell, announced it will build a fourth polypropylene production line at its site in Map Ta Phut, Thailand, with a capacity of 250 kilotons per year using Spherizone technology.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-06-24
- Where: Map Ta Phut, Thailand, Thailand
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 250 kilotons per year
- Products: polypropylene
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [HMC Polymers](https://endata.com/companies/40249.md)
- [LyondellBasell](https://endata.com/companies/1444.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [einpresswire.com](https://www.einpresswire.com/article/489057302/lyondellbasell-joint-venture-hmc-polymers-expands-production-in-thailand), 2019-06-26: "Asia is one of the fastest growing regions in the world, with demand for polymers boosted by expanding populations, increasing individual wealth and urbanization."

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