Petrochemicals
Opinion: Ukraine strikes on Russian oil might be too successful for Trump’s liking
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine that began in 2022 took a sharp turn in recent weeks as Kyiv began to launch waves of drone attacks on Russian refineries, pipelines and export terminals.
Clariant SynDane™ catalyst achieves performance milestones at Wanhua maleic anhydride plant
Clariant announced the solid performance of its SynDane 3142 LA catalyst at Wanhua Chemical's maleic anhydride plant in Yantai, Shandong province, China.
thyssenkrupp nucera launches new 360° lifecycle service portfolio for chlor-alkali plants
thyssenkrupp nucera presented its innovative 360° Life Cycle Service Portfolio for chlor-alkali plants for the first time addressing evolving customer requirements.
NOVA Chemicals introduces PE grades incorporating next-gen, non-fluorinated polymer processing aid
NOVA Chemicals announced the launch of polyethylene (PE) resins that incorporate next-generation non-fluorinated polymer processing aid (NF-PPA).
GIC launches R&D collaboration with ETH Zurich to investigate the transformation of waste-to-chemical feedstocks
The Global Impact Coalition (GIC), a CEO-led collaborative platform committed to advancing a circular, net-zero future for the chemical value chain, has launched a strategic research collaboration with scientists from ETH Zurich and five GIC member companies: BASF, Clariant, Covestro, LyondellBasell and SUEZ.
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.
Lummus and Synthomer announce partnership to license acrylic acid esters technology
Partnership underscores commitment to delivering sustainable, value-added solutions for customers in adhesives, coatings, sealants and other high-performance applications worldwide
- NAPCOR releases 2024 PET recycling report highlighting system efficiency gains and continued strength of PET circularity 12/12
- OQ courts other partners for petrochemical complex in Oman as SABIC drops out 12/12
- Brazil's BNDES approves $71 MM for carbon storage project 12/12
- Cuba on edge as U.S. seizure of oil tanker puts supply at risk 12/12
- China oil demand to plateau between 2025 and 2030 12/12
- Germany's PCK refinery says no impact from pipeline leak 12/12
