Polymers
Huntsman expands distribution network into Central/Eastern Europe with WOBATEK partnership
Global chemical company Huntsman, one of the leading providers of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers, has expanded its distribution relationship with WOBATEK Kunststoffvertriebs GmbH, a specialist provider of engineering plastics for industrial applications in Central and Eastern Europe.
BASF starts various petrochemical plants at Zhanjiang Verbund site in China
BASF has reached two significant milestones at its Zhanjiang Verbund site: the successful start-up of the butyl acrylate plant and the mechanical completion of the steam cracker and all integrated petrochemical plants.
INEOS to close two Rheinberg plants as Europe’s chemical industry hits breaking point
INEOS has confirmed the intention to shut two production units in Rheinberg, Germany. The closures are the direct result of crippling energy and carbon costs, and a lack of tariff protection.
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Construction Boxscore: Project Spotlight
Project:
Long Son Petrochemicals Complex
Location:
Long Son, Vietnam
Operator:
Siam Cement Group
Cost:
$5.4 B
Capacity:
1.65 MMtpy
Completion date:
2023
Status:
Under Construction
