Petrochemicals
Control primary properties online in polyethylene and polypropylene rectors by using functional correlations
Polyolefins products such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE), linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE), low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and polypropylene (PP) form approximately 65%–70% of all polymers manufactured globally.
Japan's Idemitsu, Mitsui Chemicals may consolidate ethylene plants in Chiba
Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsui Chemicals plan to consolidate their ethylene complexes in Chiba near Tokyo as the industry is under pressure from competition with China.
Koch Modular to expand state-of-the-art pilot plant in Houston, TX (U.S.)
Koch Modular announced the expansion of its Houston, Texas (U.S.) pilot plant which will improve Koch Modular's analytical lab and testing capabilities to address customers' demand in industries spanning chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, biotech, food, flavor and fragrance.
A novel process for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane to produce ethylene and acetic acid
The authors’ company has developed a commercial chemical process<sup>a</sup> for the oxidative dehydrogenation of ethane (ODH-E). By means of a heterogeneous catalyst, ethane and oxygen are selectively converted into ethylene and acetic acid, which, after separation and purification, are provided in polymer-grade and glacial quality, respectively.
Dow introduces new polyolefin elastomer-based leather alternative for the automotive market
Dow has formulated a breakthrough option of polyolefin elastomers based artificial leather - a solution to address the automotive industry’s need to shift towards increasingly animal-free product alternatives to leather.
JERA, ExxonMobil to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia production project in U.S.
JERA, Japan's top power generator, said it has agreed with ExxonMobil to jointly explore the development of a U.S.-based low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production project.
U.S. Department of Energy invests $200 MM in Technip Energies and LanzaTech for decarbonized ethylene facility
Technip Energies and LanzaTech are negotiating $200 MM in funding to develop technology for sustainable ethylene production, cutting emissions and creating jobs.
INEOS O&P UK announced a proposal to cease production of ethanol from its Grangemouth site
INEOS O&P UK announced a proposal to close the Ethanol Plant at Grangemouth in Q1 2025 and will start consultations in Grangemouth with its employees and the Trade Union about this proposal.
BASF breaks ground on methyl glycol plant at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China
BASF has broken ground on a methyl glycols plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China and is designed with an annual capacity of 46,000 metric tons and aims to meet the rapidly growing demand for brake fluids in the region.
U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles fall as refining ramps up
U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell unexpectedly last week as exports rose and refiners continued to increase activity, while gasoline inventories decreased more than expected.
- Tasnee's Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Co. commences planned maintenance of ethylene plant 1/2
- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association welcomes federal biofuels production incentive coming into force 1/2
- Technip Energies completes acquisition of Ecovyst’s Advanced Materials & Catalysts business 1/2
- Peru opens state-owned Petroperu to private investment after reorganization 1/2
- Brazil's Petrobras cuts jet fuel prices by 9.4% 1/2
- Norway's new car sales were 96% electric in 2025 1/2
