Petrochemicals

ChemOne Group has announced engineering-driven improvements at its Pengerang Energy Complex.

The AFPM believes that the EPA’s new proposals to regulate pyrolysis oil will hurt the US’ recycling future.

Lummus and RWDC have announced an agreement aiming to increase global availability and adoption of a natural alternative to petroleum-based plastics.

New ASEAN Energy, Inc. has been established to acquire an equity interest in a petrochemical complex in Southeast Asia, one of the fastest growing regions in the world.

Neste has entered a cooperation with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation to enable the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin made with renewable Neste RE™ on a commercial scale.

Lummus Technology, a provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the recent licensing of its 100th Novolen® polypropylene (PP) production line.

Braskem and SCG Chemicals have joined forces to advance a bio-based ethylene project in Thailand.

Borouge PLC and Borealis have announced the launch of two new sustainable polymer products for the automotive industry, made from up to 70% recycled materials.

Shandong Haike Chemical Co. Ltd, has selected Axens’ Vegan technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

INEOS has completed the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with SINOPEC for the Tianjin Nangang Ethylene Project in China.

N2 Solutions (N2S) has announced the acquisition of PFS Nitrogen Services (PFS), a nitrogen technology company supporting the pipeline and petrochemical industry.

McDermott has been awarded contracts for IOCL's Naphtha Cracker Expansion (Phase II) polypropylene expansion and new ethylene derivative unit project.

Asia is set to lead the global propylene industry capacity additions with a share of 68.8% by 2027, by gaining capacities from new-build and expansion projects between 2023 – 2027.

Allotrope Partners LLC, Axens North America and Sumitomo Corp. of Americas have signed an agreement to study the production of a low-carbon biofuel.

Braskem has concluded a 30% increase in the production capacity of its bio-based ethylene plant, located in the Triunfo petrochemical complex in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.