TSMC Expands 2nm Capacity and Partners for Sustainable Chemical Recycling
TSMC anticipates a 70% annual growth in 2nm chip capacity from 2026 to 2028, with new fabs in Taiwan and overseas. In a separate initiative, Taiwan Fertilizer Co. will recycle sulfuric acid waste from TSMC's operations into ammonium sulfate fertilizers, marking a significant step towards sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) projects a 70% annual growth rate in its 2-nanometer chip capacity from 2026 to 2028, starting volume production this year at five new fabs in Hsinchu and Kaohsiung. Additionally, TSMC aims to expand its 3nm chip capacity by 25% annually through 2027.
The company is ramping up advanced packaging capacities with CoWoS expected to grow by over 80% and SoIC by over 90%. In Arizona, TSMC's fab output is set to increase by 80% in 2026, while the Kumamoto facility in Japan is projected to rise by 130%. Concurrently, Taiwan Fertilizer Co. will utilize TSMC's sulfuric acid waste to produce ammonium sulfate for fertilizers, with operations commencing next year, enhancing sustainability in the semiconductor sector.
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