Petrochemicals
Borouge awards ADNOC L&S 15-year contract to accelerate growth of UAE petrochemical exports
Borouge Plc and ADNOC Logistics & Services Plc (ADNOC L&S) have entered a 15-yr strategic partnership that will support a significant increase in the production and export of petrochemicals from the UAE.
Kisuma introduces novel Setogem™ RD dual-function nucleator and acid scavenger molecule for PP
Kisuma Chemicals, a global leader in magnesium-based additives, has launched several new additive solutions designed to expand the company’s diversified product portfolio and boost the performance, efficiency and sustainability of plastics. As part of this major initiative, Kisuma will introduce Setogem™ RD, an innovative dual-function nucleating agent and acid scavenging agent for polypropylenes (PP).
OQ launches 17 new polymer solutions to drive progress in packaging, durables and infrastructure
OQ, Oman’s global energy group, has introduced 17 new application-focused polymer grades over the past year—reinforcing its commitment to delivering transformative material solutions tailored to address global megatrends such as food preservation, water security, and energy saving.
INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe launches new advanced recycled plastic production at Lavera site in Southern France
INEOS Olefins & Polymers in Lavera, Southern France, has received the first deliveries of an innovative feedstock made from recycling plastic waste. This product, called pyrolysis oil, will be used to manufacture recycled polymers, helping its customers meet the EU requirements for food contact, medical and sensitive plastic packaging to have a minimum of 10% recycled content by 2030.
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions innovations support the PFAS transition
Trelleborg recently introduced enhanced surface coating technologies like FlexCoat NG and Seal-Glide PFAS-free solutions designed to meet emerging regulatory standards while improving manufacturing efficiency.
Coolbrook, Turbostream collaborate to accelerate decarbonization technology for heavy industries
Coolbrook, a transformational technology and engineering company on a mission to decarbonize heavy industry, and Turbostream, a leading developer of high-performance simulation tools for turbomachinery, have announced a collaboration to support the rapid optimization and deployment of Coolbrook’s proprietary RotoDynamic Heater™ (RDH™) and RotoDynamic Reactor™ (RDR™) technologies.
Shell reports June 4 fire at ethylene cracker plant in Pennsylvania (U.S.)
Shell on Friday said a fire occurred on June 4 at its ethylene cracker plant in Potter Township, Pennsylvania, and the furnace unit involved remained offline pending an investigation.
Plug Power, Allied Green Ammonia partner for $5.5-B, 2-GW electrolyzer project to produce SAF, green urea and green diesel
Plug’s electrolyzer technology has been selected as the foundation of a new $5.5-B billion green chemical production facility in Uzbekistan that will produce sustainable aviation fuel, green urea, and green diesel.
Alpek will cease operations at its PET facility in North Carolina (U.S.)
Alpek, S.A.B. de C.V. has announced the strategic decision to cease operations at its Cedar Creek facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina (U.S.) by July 31, 2025. The site, acquired by Alpek in 2001, has an installed capacity of 170,000 t of PET resin and approximately 35,000 t of rPET flake production.
Clariant launches innovative PFAS-free polymer processing aids for more sustainable polyolefin extrusion
Clariant announced the launch of its new AddWorks PPA product line, a new generation of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)-free polymer processing aids designed specifically for polyolefin extrusion applications. This innovative solution addresses the industry's growing need for more sustainable alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based processing aids while maintaining strong performance standards.
- Chiyoda, AVEVA forge strategic partnership to power plantOS with AVEVA CONNECT 6/27
- SABIC announces closure of Olefins 6 facility in Teesside, UK 6/27
- LyondellBasell's polyolefin technologies selected by SHCCIG Yulin for petrochemicals complex in China 6/27
- Damaged unit of Iran's South Pars refinery back operating 6/27
- hte conducts research for JGC to advance decarbonization by identifying suitable catalysts for ammonia cracking 6/26
- TES and CPC Finland to develop 500-MW e-NG project in Finland 6/26
