Ethylene
GIC launches R&D collaboration with ETH Zurich to investigate the transformation of waste-to-chemical feedstocks
The Global Impact Coalition (GIC), a CEO-led collaborative platform committed to advancing a circular, net-zero future for the chemical value chain, has launched a strategic research collaboration with scientists from ETH Zurich and five GIC member companies: BASF, Clariant, Covestro, LyondellBasell and SUEZ.
China's ethylene surge could spell more pain for U.S., European chemical firms
The world's second-largest economy operates more than 54 MMtpy of ethylene capacity and is projected to rise about 9% of global 2024 capacity by 2030.
China’s Sinopec begins Xinjiang refining and chemical upgrading project
China’s Sinopec has begun construction to upgrade its integrated refining and petrochemical project in the oil- and gas-rich Xinjiang region.
Kisuma Chemical boosts plastics recycling with suite of additive solutions
Kisuma Chemicals is offering the compounders and converters of recycled plastics a range of additives and synergistic additive blends based on magnesium to upgrade the performance and consistency of their products.
Coolbrook's pilot plant successfully cracks 100% plastic-waste-derived pyrolysis oil
Coolbrook has achieved a major breakthrough in circular plastics and materials by successfully cracking 100% plastic-waste-derived pyrolysis oil at its large-scale pilot facility using the RotoDynamic Reactor™ technology.
MOL Petrochemicals conducts first circular feedstock test at its Tiszaújváros site in Hungary
MOL Group has achieved a significant milestone in its SHAPE TOMORROW Strategy by successfully completing its first ISCC PLUS-certified production run using circular feedstock at its MOL Petrochemicals site in Tiszaújváros, Hungary.
BASF launches the world’s first thermoplastic polyamide with high water permeability
With the launch of Ultramid® H33 L, BASF is introducing the world’s first thermoplastic polyamide with a high water permeability to the market.
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