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Summary:
TotalEnergies Corbion is a global company specializing in the production and commercialization of polylactic acid (PLA), a recyclable and biodegradable polymer. Established as a joint venture between TotalEnergies and Corbion, the company is headquartered in Gorichem, Netherlands, and operates production facilities in Rayong, Thailand.

The company's primary focus is on the development and manufacturing of PLA derived from sugarcane, a renewable resource. Bioplastics made from PLA are marketed as a sustainable alternative to fossil-based plastics that can be used in many diverse applications. Their line of PLA products is known as Luminy®.

History:
In November 2016, TotalEnergies and Corbion partnered to create a 50/50 joint venture to produce and market polylactic (PLA) polymers under the name Total Corbion PLA. The partnership was announced after Corbion announced the construction of their PLA plant with a capacity of 75,000 tons per year next to an existing lactic acid factory owned by the company in Thailand.

In 2018, began producing PLA resins made from locally sourced, non-GMO sugarcane in Rayong, Thailand.

In 2021, the company changed its name from Total Corbion PLA to TotalEnergies Corbion.