# LG Chem to double RO membrane capacity with new automated plant in Chungju

LG Chem is investing 124.6 billion won ($89.5 million) to build a second reverse osmosis membrane plant in Chungju, South Korea, doubling capacity to 800,000 pieces annually. Construction is to be completed by July 2025, with commercial operation expected in 2028.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-07-22
- Where: Chungju, North Chungcheong province, South Korea
- Value: $89.5M (124.6B KRW)
- Starts operating: 2028
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 800,000 pieces annually
- Products: reverse osmosis membranes
- Sectors: [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [LG Chem](https://endata.com/companies/2456.md)

## Sources

- [pulse.mk.co.kr](https://pulse.mk.co.kr/news/english/11073429), 2024-07-22: "When the second plant is commercially operational in 2028, annual sales are expected to reach 400 billion won, double that of 2023."

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