# Corbion expands lactic acid capacity at Blair, Nebraska plant

Corbion has invested in more efficient and sustainable technology at its lactic acid facility in Blair, Nebraska, increasing capacity by 40% without increasing total energy-related carbon emissions. The project reduces the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint per ton of lactic acid by 9%.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-06-04
- Where: Blair, Nebraska, United States
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 40% increase in lactic acid capacity
- Products: lactic acid
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Corbion](https://endata.com/companies/404.md)

## Sources

- [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/18724-corbion-expands-lactic-acid-capacity), 2021-06-04: "The company has invested in more efficient and sustainable technology at its lactic acid facility in Blair, Neb. The project increased capacity by 40% without increasing the plant’s total energy-related carbon emissions."

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