http://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com Hydrocarbon Processing http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/clariant-launches-innovative-pfas-free-polymer-processing-aids-for-more-sustainable-polyolefin-extrusion/ Clariant announced the launch of its new AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)-free polymer processing aids designed specifically for polyolefin extrusion applications. This innovative solution addresses the industry's growing need for more sustainable alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based processing aids while maintaining strong performance standards. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/lummus-and-innovent-renewables-sign-mou-for-tire-pyrolysis-technology/ Lummus Technology and InnoVent Renewables announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work toward licensing and deploying InnoVent's continuous tire pyrolysis technology globally. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/braskem-to-commercially-implement-ardent-s-olefin-separation-technology/ Braskem and Ardent Process Technologies announced the successful completion of their joint development program for an innovative olefin-paraffin separation technology, marking a significant advancement in polyolefin production efficiency. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/06/european-chemical-industry-pessimistic-for-2025-recovery-not-until-2026-says-new-report/ After a sobering business year in 2024 ("lost year"), the leading European chemical companies are still not forecasting any significant recovery for 2025. A cautiously positive development is only expected in the second half of the year - provided that a global trade war or a lack of economic recovery do not thwart the forecast. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/basf-intends-to-take-over-shares-in-alsachimie-jv-from-domo-chemicals/ BASF and DOMO Chemicals have signed an agreement giving BASF the right to take over DOMO Chemicals’ 49% share of the Alsachimie joint venture, in which BASF currently holds 51%. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/exxonmobil-to-sell-french-subsidiary-esso-to-canadian-energy-group/ ExxonMobil France Holding has entered into exclusive negotiations with North Atlantic France SAS for both the proposed sale of its 82.89% majority shareholder interest in Esso Société Anonyme Française SA as well as the proposed sale of ExxonMobil Chemical France SAS.  http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/magazine/2025/may-2025/petrochemical-technologies/overview-on-low-density-polyethylene-manufacturing-technologies/ This article provides an overview of low-density polyethylene manufacturing technologies. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/saudi-aramco-considers-asset-sales-to-free-up-funds/ Saudi state oil giant Aramco is exploring potential asset sales to free up funds, as it pursues an international expansion and weathers lower crude prices. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/sibur-sinopecs-amur-gcc-expects-to-produce-first-polyethylene-in-q3-2026/ The Amur Gas Chemical Complex (AGCC), which is 60% owned by Russian petrochemical group SIBUR and 40% by China's Sinopec, expects to produce its first polyethylene in the third quarter of 2026. http://web1v10.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/05/nigerias-dangote-refinery-agrees-to-export-polypropylene-with-vinmar/ Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals said it will partner with Vinmar Group, an international petrochemicals distribution company, to bring Dangote polypropylene to global markets.