Polymers

Shell is considering selling off chemical assets in Europe and the U.S.

Shell is considering a potential sale of its chemicals assets in Europe and the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The energy group has hired Morgan Stanley to conduct a strategic review of its chemicals operations, the report said.

ADNOC and OMV to create $60+ billion global polyolefins champion

Axens, SOREMA sign partnership for providing advanced plastic recycling integrated solutions

Axens and SOREMA announced their cooperation for providing integrated solutions for advanced (chemical, physical) recycling of plastic wastes. This cooperation enables Axens and SOREMA the ability to provide their clients with integrated and optimized solutions, maximizing the yield and revenues from the waste feedstock to the recycled plastic.

Huntsman Polyurethanes secures ISCC+ Certification for TPU production sites

Huntsman announced that its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) manufacturing sites in Jinshan, China, and Osnabrück, Germany, have successfully secured ISCC+ Certification – the globally recognized standard for sustainability and traceability in supply chains.

Sipchem, LyondellBasell collaborate on feasibility for a world-scale mixed-feed cracker in Saudi Arabia

Sipchem and LyondellBasell have been awarded a feedstock allocation from the Ministry of Energy of Saudi Arabia supporting a joint feasibility study for a world-scale mixed feed cracker complex combined with a diversified derivative portfolio.

Engineers find greener path to making key industrial chemical

Scientists have discovered a potentially greener way to produce ethylene oxide, according to a new study.

The European chemical industry is becoming extinct: An open letter from INEOS CEO Sir Jim Ratcliffe

The chemical industry in Europe has been hugely important to the success of the European economy over the last century. With revenues of around one trillion euros, it is similar in size to the automotive sector. But chemicals in Europe is facing extinction. Government policies have resulted in enormously high energy prices and crippling carbon tax bills.

Egypt signs framework agreement to build $7-B petrochemical complex in New Alamein City

The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources signed a framework agreement with the UK-based Shard Capital for the development of a $7-B petrochemical complex in New Alamein City, Egypt. The project will be developed in collaboration with Saudi Arabia's Al-Qahtani Group. 

ONGC (India) seeks partners for ethane feedstock for OPaL's ethane cracker

ONGC Petro additions Ltd (OPaL), a unit of ONGC, plans to source 800,000 tpy of ethane to secure feedstock for the plant from May 2028.

S-Oil's $7-B Shaheen petrochemical complex is on track for 1H 2026 start

S-Oil's $7-B Shaheen petrochemical project in Ulsan, South Korea, is progressing and is expected to be completed by the first half of 2026.