Polymers
LyondellBasell, Covestro announce permanent closure of PO11 unit at Maasvlakte
LyondellBasell and Covestro have jointly decided to permanently close the Propylene Oxide Styrene and Monomer production unit at the Maasvlakte site in the Netherlands.
U.S. ethane production, consumption and exports set new records in 2024
U.S. ethane production, consumption, and exports reached record highs in 2024. Increasing ethane recovery associated with natural gas production and continued growth in the domestic and global petrochemical sectors drove these increases.
Rialti introduces PP compounds containing PCR and PIR content
Rialti, a leading European polypropylene compounder and recycler, is launching new compound grades containing both post-consumer recycled (PCR) and post-industrial recycled (PIR) content.
New insulation board containing expandable polystyrene-containing recycled material used in pilot project by ABG, BASF and Sto
In a recently completed pilot project, BASF, together with the housing society ABG FRANKFURT HOLDING and the manufacturer of external thermal insulation composite systems Sto, successfully used an insulation board based on expandable polystyrene (EPS) containing recycled material.
BASF, Sika launch epoxy hardener for sustainable solutions in the construction industry
BASF and Sika have jointly developed a new amine building block for curing epoxy resins, which is now commercially available under BASF’s Baxxodur® EC 151 brand.
Borealis launches Borcycle™ M linear low-density flexible packaging grade with 85% PCR content
Borealis has introduced Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, a high-performance, recycled linear low-density polyethylene grade (rLLDPE) designed to advance circularity in non-food flexible packaging.
ABB signs agreement with Dow as the automation partner to support Path2Zero ethylene complex in Canada
ABB has signed a Leveraged Procurement Agreement to support as the automation partner for Dow’s Path2Zero project at Fort Saskatchewan in Alberta, Canada.
ADNOC eyes international listing of XRG
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is considering listing its international investment arm XRG on an exchange outside of the United Arab Emirates, potentially creating one of the largest listed energy companies globally.
Lummus Technology, Resynergi announce commercialization of microwave-powered plastic pyrolysis technology
Lummus Technology and Resynergi announced the commercialization of Resynergi's Continuous Microwave Assisted Pyrolysis Modules, which converts plastic waste into circular pyrolysis products significantly faster and more efficiently than traditional pyrolysis methods.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas to use sustainable carbon fiber composites in Formula 1 racecars
Mercedes announced the first steps on the road towards sustainable carbon fiber composites. In concrete terms, this means that Mercedes will qualify and apply sustainable carbon fiber composites to their race cars during the 2025 Formula 1 season, without sacrificing any on-track performance.
- ITT to acquire SPX Flow for > $4.77 B, expanding leadership in highly engineered components and adjacent flow technologies 12/5
- MOL Group introduces eco-friendly Bag-in-Box packaging for lubricants 12/5
- Russia and India sign deal to build urea plant in Russia 12/5
- U.S. liquid fuels groups announce progress on E15, small refinery exemption reform 12/5
- Million Air and Avfuel bring SAF to Austin, Texas (U.S.) 12/5
- Chinese refiners buy oil from storage, raise output with fresh import quota 12/5
