Polymers
Changxing Island accelerates development of world-class green petrochemical industrial base
The high-end petrochemical new materials project by Liaoning Dingjide Petrochemical Co. Ltd., a major supplier of polyolefin catalysts and chemical additives products, is rapidly progressing in the Changxing Island Economic and Technological Development Zone of Dalian, Liaoning province.
Sumitomo Chemical begins study to optimize operations at Keiyo Ethylene
Sumitomo Chemical has made a proposal to Maruzen Petrochemical Co., Ltd., its JV partner in Keiyo Ethylene Co., to reduce offtake quotas for Sumitomo Chemical products at Keiyo Ethylene.
China Energy Group Ningxia Coal selects LyondellBasell Hostalen ACP technology
LyondellBasell has announced that China Energy Group Ningxia Coal Industry Co., Ltd. (China Energy Group Ningxia Coal) has selected LYB Hostalen Advanced Cascade Process (Hostalen ACP) technology for a 300,000-tpy high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plant.
Neste, Braskem partner on supply of renewable and recycled feedstocks for polymers and chemicals production
Braskem will use more sustainable feedstocks from Neste to produce circular and bio-circular polymer resins and chemicals, which will be sold in South America under Braskem’s Wenew brand.
Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN launch commercial licensing of the Rewind® PET process
The project partners launched the commercialization (licensing) of the Rewind® PET process, enabling the further acceleration of the energy transition and the circular economy of plastics. Axens teams will now be able to market a complete Rewind® PET license package to their customers all over the world.
India eyes $87 B investment in petrochemicals sector over next decade
India is expected to receive investments worth $87 B in the next decade to meet the nation's rising demand for petrochemicals, the country's oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
Econic welcomes new investment to accelerate CO₂ polyols and surfactants
Econic Technologies, a deep tech company focused on renewable carbon, has closed an equity fundraising round that will accelerate delivery for its customers in the polyols market and support the commercialization of its new carbon dioxide (CO₂) surfactant technology.
Ineos' Ratcliffe: 600 jobs at stake at Geel PTA plant due to overzealous regulations
The INEOS purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant at Geel in Belgium is threatened with closure as regulators aim to impose unattainable environmental targets on a factory that has already committed to an 80% reduction in cobalt levels.
Lummus launches PFAS analytical services
Lummus Technology announced new analytical services for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), providing accurate detection of a wide range of PFAS compounds, helping water and wastewater operators assess contamination levels and monitor progress of their treatment systems.
BASF, Evonik agree on deliveries of biomass-based ammonia with reduced carbon footprint
BASF and Evonik have agreed on the first delivery of BASF’s ammonia BMBcert grade. Thereby, both chemical companies demonstrate their commitment to offer products with a reduced product carbon footprint. With its ammonia BMBcert, BASF delivers to Evonik a product whose PCF is at least 65% lower than the standard product.
- LyondellBasell to sell select European petrochemical assets to AEQUITA 6/9
- Shell reports June 4 fire at ethylene cracker plant in Pennsylvania (U.S.) 6/9
- Plug Power, Allied Green Ammonia partner for $5.5-B, 2-GW electrolyzer project to produce SAF, green urea and green diesel 6/9
- Carbon Clean, MODEC to accelerate the scale-up of CycloneCC for offshore carbon capture 6/9
- Ebara Elliott Energy signs high-speed balancing bunker agreement to expand Middle East footprint 6/9
- Rotork joins Rockwell Automation’s Technology Partner Program 6/9
