# Arkema begins final construction phase of bio-polymer plant in Singapore

Arkema commenced the final phase of construction of the world's largest bio-factory for high performance polymers on Jurong Island, Singapore. The plant will produce Rilsan polyamide 11 and increase global capacity by 50%, with operations starting in 2022.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-06-22
- Where: Jurong Island, Singapore, Singapore
- Starts operating: 2022
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 50% increase in global Rilsan polyamide 11 capacity
- Products: Rilsan polyamide 11, amino 11 monomer
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Arkema](https://endata.com/companies/7031.md)

## Sources

- [edb.gov.sg](https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/news-and-insights/arkema-singapore-plant-set-to-be-a-game-changer), 2021-06-22: "We are proud of this ambitious project based in Singapore, which is our largest investment to date and a testament to the strong commitment we have made to bring to market innovative, high performance and sustainable solutions."

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