Petrochemicals
Neste successfully concludes its first processing run with pyrolysis oil from discarded tires
In its efforts to advance chemical recycling, Neste has successfully conducted its first processing trial run with a new challenging raw material, liquefied discarded tires.
NextChem advances plastic upcycling with NX Replast technology, boosting the circular economy
NextChem Tech has acquired an additional 34% stake in both MyReplast Industries S.r.l. and MyReplast S.r.l. from an existing stakeholder.
BASF now offering polyamides for the textile industry according to Recycled Claim Standard
Ultramid Ccycled, BASF's sustainable polyamide PA6 and PA6.6 product range, is now also certified as Recycled Claim Standard for textile applications.
Renewable fuels project in Canada begins production
A Fluor Corporation project reached a major milestone recently with the production startup of the Braya Renewable Fuels facility in Come by Chance, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
Solvay inaugurates new blowing agent production unit in Rosignano, Italy
Solvay announced the opening of its groundbreaking Alve-One production unit in Rosignano, Italy.
Eni to sell stakes in biofuel, bioplastic units by end of 2024
Italian energy group Eni aims to sell by year-end minority stakes in its biofuel and bio-plastic units that could fetch around $1.47 B in total to speed up its energy transition.
Uzbekistan aims to achieve a chemical hub status with the help of Chinese polymer tech
Uzbekistan is embarking on a significant economic transformation with the help of Chinese technology, aiming to capitalize on its natural gas reserves by producing value-added products rather than solely relying on energy consumption.
BASF broadens its range of bio-balanced ingredients for European detergent, cleaning, and industrial formulations
BASF is expanding its biomass-balanced EcoBalanced product range, doubling up on its commitment as a trailblazer in championing environmentally conscious solutions for detergent and cleaning products manufacturers and industrial formulators
Motiva restarts two CDUs at Port Arthur, Texas (U.S.) refinery
Motiva Enterprises restarted two crude distillation units overnight at its 626,000 bpd Port Arthur, Texas (U.S.) refinery, the nation's largest, after a power outage.
Sinopec starts production at 3 MMtpy PTA plant
Chinese state-owned oil and gas giant Sinopec has started production at a 3 MMtpy PTA plant in eastern Jiangsu province.
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- Vietnam refinery boosting jet fuel production 4/3
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