Petrochemicals

The European Commission has presented an Action Plan for the chemicals industry to strengthen the competitiveness and modernisation of the EU chemical sector.

Braskem has completed the sale of circular polyethylene (PE), produced through chemical recycling, to the Copobras Group.

Petrobras has announced that investments totalling approximately R$33 billion are planned for refining and petrochemical projects in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

As part of its ongoing deliveries for INEOS Project One, deugro has completed yet another shipment from the UAE and Oman to the Port of Antwerp, Belgium.

BASF has finalised the purchase of DOMO Chemicals’ 49% share in the Alsachimie joint venture, making the company the sole owner of the production entity for essential PA 6.6 precursors, in Chalampé, France.

Sulzer has opened its fourth location in Winterthur Töss, Switzerland, the Innovation Technology Hub (InTecH), which will further enhance Sulzer’s R&D capabilities in advanced polymer processing and recycling.

PureFive™ resin has advanced towards qualification with Procter & Gamble brands from PureCycle Technologies.

TotalEnergies Corbion has released the new Luminy® PLA life cycle assessment (LCA) results, highlighting major progress in low-carbon bioplastics.

Borouge is set to collaborate with Honeywell to develop AI-powered autonomous UAE operations to accelerate growth and value creation.

Saudi Arabia's CMDC (BCI group) has awarded thyssenkrupp nucera key contract for chlor-alkali plant expansion in Jubail.

LyondellBasell Polyolefin Technologies has been selected by SHCCIG Yulin in China for four key technologies.

OEG has finalised an evergreen agreement with Al Nasr Holding Co. WLL in Qatar.

Versalis has unveiled a demonstration plant based on Hoop®, the company’s proprietary technology for the chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste.

In India, AVTL, will develop a brownfield ammonia terminal at the existing Pipavav location.

Yokogawa has collaborated with Shell on robotics and AI technology for plant maintenance.