GGC Welcomes Industry Minister to Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex, Pushing Bio Hub to Boost Thai Economy

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Global Green Chemicals Public Company Limited, or GGC, welcomed Mr. Warawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Industry, on the occasion of his visit to observe the progress of the Nakhon Sawan Biocomplex project in Nakhon Sawan Province on July 22, 2026. The project is operated by GGC KTIS Bio-Industrial Company Limited, or GKBI, a joint venture between GGC and Kaset Thai International Sugar Corporation Public Company Limited, or KTIS. The development is divided into two phases, both of which are now in commercial operation. Phase 1 comprises a sugar cane crushing mill, an ethanol plant, and a biomass power plant, which began commercial operations in the first quarter of 2024. Phase 2 involves the development of utilities and infrastructure to support the polylactic acid bioplastics plant of NatureWorks Asia Pacific Company Limited, a subsidiary of NatureWorks LLC, with commercial services commencing in the fourth quarter of 2025. The project aims to add value to agricultural products, elevate them to high-value bio-industry, and support Thailand's bio-economy, circular economy, and green economy.

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Off-coverage companies 2

GGC KTIS Bio Industrial Co., Ltd. (GKBI)i
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GKBI operates the biocomplex, directly benefiting from ministerial visit and commercial operations.

NatureWorks LLCi
Private▲ PositiveDemandrelevance

NatureWorks' polylactic acid plant is part of the biocomplex, gaining from infrastructure and policy support.