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19-22 Jun, 2017
Bangkok, THAILAND

Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit

Schedule at a Glance

19 June 2017

20 June 2017

21 June 2017

22 June 2017

Main Conference Day 1

Main Conference Day 2

Main Conference Day 3

Site Visit

Biobased Chem Asia

Combined Sessions

Biobased Chem Asia

&

Bioplastics Markets

Bioplastics Markets

Total Corbion PLA plant

 

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Bioplastics Markets

 

 

 

"Towards the Circular Economy in Asia’s Biobased
Chemicals and Plastics”

“Asia’s Competitive Edge in Feedstocks & Resources

“Thai government announced the launch of its ambitious bio-economy scheme, which it expects to draw Bt400 billion worth of investment from the private sector during the next 10 years.”  - Jan 2017, The Nation

 

“Global bioplastics production capacities continue to grow despite low oil price…Asia will further expand its role as major production hub. In 2021, more than 45% of bioplastics will be produced in Asia.” – Dec  2016, Bioplastics Magazine

Bio-economy is a global trend - the World Economic Forum estimates its value chain to witness investments of more than 200 billion euros by 2020. The worldwide biobased polymers capacity is expected to reach 3.6 million tons in 2021, nearly 52% of this volume will be installed in Asia. This equals an increase of installed capacities of 71% in the next five years.

 

Currently new developments in South-East Asia targeting the establishment of large scale bio-hubs, bio-clusters or bio-based polymer parks in Thailand and Malaysia. The implementation of biorefineries and bio-hubs in the region further strengthen its competitiveness including the following

  • Toray and Mitsui Sugar will carry out the demonstration project for an energy-saving cellulosic sugar production system using bagasse in Thailand.
  • Australian based Leaf Resources together with Leaf Development, its US-based joint development partner, has announced their development in Malaysia of at least one commercial-scale, second generation, bio-chemical production facility.
  • Global Green Chemical (GGC), a subsidiary of Thailand’s leading chemical manufacturer PTT Global Chemical (PTTGC), is reviewing a plan to set up a multi-billion-baht biochemical complex in Thailand.
  • CJ CheilJedang Corporation and BioAmber plan to establish a joint venture in China to produce up to 36,000 metric tons of bio-succinic acid annually and commercialize the output in Asia.
  • Energy firm Total and bio-based leaders Corbion are creating a 50/50 joint venture to produce and market polylactic (PLA) polymers with a capacity of 75,000 tons per year in Thailand.
  • Germany’s Thyssenkrupp is set to build new bioplastics commercial facility for Cofco in China.
  • Bio-On announces new multi-license maxi agreement worth 55 million euro to build new plants in Europe and Asia to produce up to 100 thousand tons per year of PHAs bioplastic.

Asia, with its abundant resources, and the active commitment of governments, presents a unique combination of all the attributes necessary to be a successful site for biochemical and bioplastics production. The two largest economies in Asia - India and China banned traditional plastic bags and moved towards biodegradable options. Enormous opportunities are present in the region.

 

Stay abreast of industry trends, and grow your professional network. This year’s key sessions includes:
  • Toyota Tsusho shares the latest bio-propylene market and supply/demand outlook
  • Reliance Industries spells out the chembio route to produce 1.3-butadiene from sugars
  • Consultant Nexant’s perspective on important projects and partnerships as well as Asian Investment 
  • Covestro Polymers showcases latest CO2-based Polyols building block production
  • India Glycols discusses Bio-MEG, a growth driver for Bio-PET segment
  • Thai Bioplastics Industry Association (TBIA) shares the implications of Thailand bioeconomy & bioplastics development
  • Pöyry Management Consulting Oy details the competitiveness of various feedstocks for biochemicals
  • Enviplast evaluates availability and prospects of cassava for bioplastics production 
  • Capricorn Venture Partners shed lights on strategies and sources to attract private equity for biobased projects
  • Latest market demand in India for bioplastics from Natur-Tec India
  • Total Corbion PLA shares insights on its China  PLA production as well as its Thai project 
  • Research findings and prospects from Kasetsart University on bamboo fiber-PP composites for auto and construction applications
  • Find out from Toyobo the 100% biobased gas barrier PEF polymer and PEF film
  • PTT MCC Biochem on their BioPBS drop-in polymer applications growth potential
  • JinHui ZhaoLong High Technology on latest PBAT trends and application in courier delivery
  • Total Corbion PLA BV Netherlands provides end of life options, packaging material, recycling   

Register NOW with your team to enjoy group discounts! Contact grace@cmtsp.com.sg for more information.

 

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Site visit to Total Corbion PLA plant

22 June 2017 (0700 - 1815 hrs.)

 

 

Picture courtesy of Total Corbion PLA

 

PLA is made from the monomer Lactide, which in turn is made from lactic acid, Corbion’s core product. Total-Corbion is modifying the existing Lactide plant in Rayong to make the full range of PLA grade polymers. Secondly a PLA polymerization plant is being added to the production train so Total-Corbion can also supply PLA polymers to the market by 2018. The capacity of the PLA polymerization is 75.000 Mton per year. Finally Total-Corbion also install a PLA development plant with a capacity of 1.000 Ton per year for process optimization and product development. This development plant will be operational in 2017.

 

In total Total-Corbion invests about $100 million, on top of earlier investments in the Lactide plant, to make Thailand the second producer in the World of PLA biopolymers.

 

0700 Depart from hotel to Total Corbion PLA plant
1100 Introduction
1200 Bus tour of the production area
1300 Lunch
1400 Depart back to hotel
1700 Drop off at Suvarnabhumi Airport
1815 Arrive at hotel

 
Testimonials from 5th Biobased World 2016

“It is a good experience to be part of this conference” 

SCG Packaging

 

“Very exclusive and good in presentation”

Srithai Superware

 

“In 3 days, a great overview of biochemicals” 

PT Agra Bareksa Indonesia 

“Very nice knowledge gathering experience, and expanded my expertise and network in biobased chemical industry” Daesang Corp

 

“Very informative conference and good opportunity for networking” Starbucks

 

“Covered a wide spectrum of Biochemicals”

India Glycols