Arkema Secures New Glacial Acrylic Acid Storage Capacity in Korea
Arkema has secured new tank storage capacity of 3,000 m³ for glacial acrylic acid (GAA) at the Ulsan HDOT terminal in Korea. The new facility is part of Arkema's broader efforts to support growing demand for acrylic-based applications across Asia. The new tank will serve as a local storage hub for Arkema's GAA business in Korea. With domestic storage capacity in place, Arkema will be able to provide more differentiated, reliable supplies to Korean customers.
Beyond its role in Korea, this project marks an important step in Arkema's strategy to further develop the GAA market in Northeast Asia. By adding a local storage node to its regional supply network, Arkema will strengthen the connection between regional supply capabilities, logistics and market operations, supporting a more integrated supply setup for the region.
Hervé Castres Saint Martin, group president for Acrylic Monomers at Arkema, explained, "Asia is a key region in Arkema's global acrylics footprint. This project in Korea further strengthens our regional synergies across Northeast Asia and better connects our production, supply and logistics networks. By bringing us closer to our Korean customers, it will also enable our regional footprint to better support customer-driven application development and collaborative innovation. This project reflects our long-term commitment to deepening our presence in Asia, enhancing regional supply resilience, and driving business growth through innovation and sustainability."
Arkema is a major producer of acrylic monomers, and its acrylic business in Asia plays a key role in the group's regional operations, serving markets across China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia.
Additional information about Arkema is available at arkema.com.
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