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NatureWorks selects contractor for PLA plant in Thailand

Source:NatureWorks Release Date:2022-11-14 1094
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Early-works construction of NatureWorks’ fully integrated Ingeo PLA biopolymer plant in Thailand began in June 2022 with expected completion in 2nd half of 2024.

NatureWorks, the worlds leading manufacturer of low-carbon polylactic acid (PLA) biopolymers made from renewable resources, has selected TTCL Public Company Limited (TTCL) as the general contractor for procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup support services for their new Ingeo™ PLA manufacturing complex in Thailand. The new facility is designed to be fully integrated and will include production of lactic acid, lactide, and polymer. Located on the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex (NBC) in Nakhon Sawan Province, the manufacturing site will have an annual capacity of 75,000 tonnes of Ingeo biopolymer and will produce the full portfolio of Ingeo grades.

 

In June 2022, site preparation for the new manufacturing facility at the NBC was completed and NatureWorks signed an agreement with Sino Thai Engineering and Construction PCL (STECON) to begin early-works construction for piling, underground piping, storm water management, and tank foundations. Currently underway, the early-works construction progress keeps completion of the facility on schedule for the second half of 2024.


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“We are pleased to see the continued progress on the construction of our second Ingeo manufacturing complex that will help us address the increasing global market demand for sustainable materials,” said Steve Bray, VP of Operations at NatureWorks. “With the selection of TTCL as our general contractor, we are looking forward to leveraging their expertise in executing large, highly technical capital projects in Thailand.”

 

NatureWorks expects to hold a cornerstone laying ceremony to honour the progress of site construction in February 2023.

 

In 2021, NatureWorks first announced the authorisation for initiating their global capacity expansion plan beginning with their second Ingeo biopolymer manufacturing facility in Thailand. NatureWorks became the first company to produce PLA biopolymers at commercial scale in 2002. NatureWorks expanded its flagship Blair, Nebraska facility to an annual total capacity of 150,000 metric tonnes in 2013 with an additional capacity expansion announced in 2020 to further increase the availability of Ingeo biopolymers.

 

The expanded global production of Ingeo biopolymers will support growth in markets including 3D printing and hygiene as well as compostable coffee capsules, tea bags, flexible packaging, and food serviceware that demand sustainable, low-carbon materials and require the high-performance attributes that Ingeo is uniquely suited to deliver. For more information, visit www.natureworksllc.com.  


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