Petrochemicals

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

John Crane unveils next-generation seal to maintain integrity of ethane/ethylene pipeline performance

John Crane has launched the Type 8628VL, a next generation mechanical seal engineered to solve the oil and gas industry's toughest challenges: maintaining sealing integrity in multiphase ethane and ethylene pipelines.

ORLEN Unitpetrol completes remediation work on the Litvinov chemical complex's ethylene unit

Kisuma enables rubber manufacturers to enhance durability and sustainability with DHT™-4 additives

Kisuma Chemicals has presented new test data showing that its hydrotalcite-like DHT™-4 additive can significantly enhance the heat, fluid and ageing resistance of chloroprene (CR) and epichlorohydrin (ECO) rubbers.

Chevron seeks diversified approach to refinery investments

"There'll be places like Korea where we go investment heavy in petrochemicals and in heavy oil upgrading."

China oil demand to peak in 2027, up 100,000 bpd this year

China's total oil demand including all products is set to peak in 2027, with a rise of about 100,000 bpd this year driven by increased volumes from the petrochemicals sector, a state oil researcher said.

Borealis invests over €100 MM in Austria to expand polymer compounding capabilities

Borealis is strengthening its position as a reliable partner for sustainable, high-performance materials with a major investment at its production location in Schwechat, Austria. The new PP compounding line is expected to begin operations in the second half of 2026. 

Steel cut for Yara Eyde: The world’s first ammonia-powered container ship

This milestone marks the official start of construction for a vessel that will transform short-sea shipping and demonstrate the potential of ammonia as a low-emission fuel.

NETL researchers gasify plastic waste with coal and biomass for improved hydrogen-rich gas production

NETL researchers are closing in on a more effective and less expensive way to combine a growing accumulation of plastic waste with coal and biomass for a steam gasification process that can produce hydrogen (H2)-rich syngas.