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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
The UAE to Host the World’s Largest PLA
Production Facility
and efficient design constructed in two phases.
Each phase will deliver an annual production ca-
pacity of 80,000 tonnes, culminating in a total
output of 160,000 tonnes annually. This makes it
the largest PLA production facility in the world,
underscoring its pivotal role in advancing the bi-
oplastics industry.
Environmental Impact and Global Reach
The facility’s massive production capacity trans-
lates into significant environmental benefits.
Once operational, it will produce enough PLA
mirates Biotech and Sulzer are joining to replace approximately 3.2 billion plastic bot-
forces to build the UAE’s world’s larg- tles annually. The plant will switch to plant-based
Eest PLA production facility. This initiative and biodegradable bioplastics, reducing carbon
aligns with global environmental goals and the dioxide emissions by over 300,000 tonnes per
UAE’s Green Agenda 2030. year and significantly contributing to global ef-
forts to combat climate change and plastic pol-
The upcoming PLA plant will be the largest in lution.
the world, producing 75,000 metric tons annu-
ally. Located strategically in Abu Dhabi’s KEZAD
Free Zone, the facility will span 135,000 square
meters. Construction will begin before 2026, with
commercial operations starting in early 2025.
By leveraging its strategic location, the facility
will serve growing markets in the Middle East,
Africa, and beyond, solidifying the UAE’s posi-
tion as a key player in the global bioplastics sec-
tor.
Facility Capabilities: A Benchmark in Bioplas- Transforming CO2 into eco-friendly biodegradable polymers.
tic Production
Pioneering Green Technology Through Strategic
Emirates Biotech is set to establish a ground- Collaboration
breaking Polylactic Acid (PLA) production facility
that will redefine global standards in bioplastic Sulzer’s PLA technology is widely recognized for
manufacturing. The plant will feature a scalable its efficiency and environmental benefits, offer-
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