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MDI Capacity Expansion at Kumho Mitsui Chemicals

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The status recorded for “MDI Capacity Expansion at Kumho Mitsui Chemicals” is under construction.

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Source: The Korea Times

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Kumho Mitsui Chemicals, a joint venture between Kumho Petrochemical and Mitsui Chemicals, decided to add 100,000 tons to its annual methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) capacity, on top of a 200,000-ton expansion in 2024. The project improves efficiency of existing lines rather than building new ones to enhance cost competitiveness and investment efficiency.

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial), Chemical (Industrial), Commercial
Location: South Korea
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: The Korea Times

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The project “MDI Capacity Expansion at Kumho Mitsui Chemicals” is an infrastructure initiative in the Manufacturing (Industrial) sector, located in South Korea. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Korea Times.

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Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	Kumho Mitsui Chemicals, a joint venture between Kumho Petrochemical and Mitsui Chemicals, decided to add 100,000 tons to its annual methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) capacity, on top of a 200,000-ton expansion in 2024. The project improves efficiency of existing lines rather than building new ones to enhance cost competitiveness and investment efficiency.
Original sector	Chemical Manufacturing

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South Korea

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Source	The Korea Times
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Record type	Project
Sector	Manufacturing (Industrial), Chemical (Industrial), Commercial
Article published date	2026-04-24

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