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Loop Industries forms 50/50 India JV with Ester to build $165M rDMT/rMEG facility
Loop Industries, Inc.
- 50/50 JV with Ester Industries to build Infinite Loop facility in India; total capital ~$165 million.
- Facility to produce 70,000 tpy rDMT and 23,000 tpy rMEG; construction completion by end 2026, operations early 2027.
- JV targets $28B global DMT/MEG market; rDMT/rMEG lower carbon footprint by up to 70% vs virgin fossil-based.
- Ester to toll-convert monomers into specialty polymers; Loop exclusive sales/marketing agent.
- Agreement subject to conditions; termination option if not closed by Dec 31, 2024.