Ethylene

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.

India's Haldia Petrochemicals trading arm plans to scale up in Asia

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.

LNJ GreenPET, Sumitomo partner to accelerate recycled PET sector

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.

U.S. tariffs worsen petrochemical sector challenges, executives warn

Mitsubishi Chemical to adopt a "product traceability platform" to build a reliable chemical recycling supply chain