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TotalEnergies starts production at France’s first advanced plastics recycling plant

TotalEnergies has launched France’s first advanced plastics recycling plant, with a capacity of 15,000 tpy, at its Grandpuits site southeast of Paris. This start-up marks another step in the conversion of the refinery into a zero-crude platform.

ADNOC and OMV advance formation of Borouge Group International AG

The formation of Borouge Group International AG, through the combination of Borouge Plc and Borealis, and acquisition of Nova Chemicals, is progressing according to plan, with the transactions close expected by the end of March 2026, subject to customary conditions.

TwinThread launches Perfect Batch, an AI-powered analytics solution to optimize batch production

Analysis: Licocene Terra, using renewable carbon in hot melt polymers for adhesive formulations

Evos Rotterdam commences methanol and ethanol expansion project

Abundia Global Impact Group selects Topsoe's technology for waste-plastics-to-renewable products recycling facility

2026 AFPM Annual Meeting: Continuing as a global stabilizing force and shaping the narrative

The 2026 American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Annual Meeting has kicked off at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Louisiana (U.S.) and runs through March 17th.

Neste commissions largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic, scales up chemical recycling

Evonik expands distribution partnership with IMCD for VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates in the U.S.

ABB open to pursuing more than one multi-billion-dollar acquisition this year