Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals and Mitsubishi Chemical Agree on 45:45:10 Stake Split for Western Japan Ethylene Consolidation

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals and Mitsubishi Chemical have reportedly agreed on a 45:45:10 stake split for the consolidation of ethylene production facilities in western Japan. The agreement follows a basic agreement reached in January 2026, and reportedly involves closing the Asahi Kasei-Mitsubishi Chemical joint venture ethylene facility (AMEC) in the Mizushima area by 2030 and […]

Mitsubishi Chemical to Build New Production Facility for Ultra-High-Purity Colloidal Silica for Semiconductors, Targets Commercial Operation in October 2028

Japan’s Mitsubishi Chemical Group has reportedly decided to commercialize ultra-high purity colloidal silica for cutting-edge semiconductor processes and will build a new production facility at the Fukuoka district of its Kyushu Plant in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The target for commercial operation is reported to be October 2028. The new facility is reportedly intended to […]