Downstream petrochemical news
ChemOne secures US$350 million insurance cover from ICIEC for Pengerang Energy Complex
Singapore-based petrochemicals, green energy, and natural resources conglomerate, ChemOne Group, has announced a significant milestone in the financing of the Pengerang Energy Complex (PEC) in Malaysia.
bp to sell select businesses in the Netherlands to Catom
bp has reached an agreement to sell its mobility and convenience and bp pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom, part of bp’s previously announced divestment programme.
European Commission strengthens Europe’s chemical industry
The European Commission has presented an Action Plan for the chemicals industry to strengthen the competitiveness and modernisation of the EU chemical sector.
Braskem completes first sale of circular PE in South America
Braskem has completed the sale of circular polyethylene (PE), produced through chemical recycling, to the Copobras Group.
Petrobras announces investments in refining and petrochemicals in Brazil
Petrobras has announced that investments totalling approximately R$33 billion are planned for refining and petrochemical projects in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
deugro continues deliveries for INEOS Project One
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 closes purchase of DOMO Chemicals’ shares in Alsachimie joint venture
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 inaugurates biopolymer engineering and scale up centre
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.
PureCycle Technologies advances PureFive™ resin towards qualification
PureFive™ resin has advanced towards qualification with Procter & Gamble brands from PureCycle Technologies.
TotalEnergies Corbion releases new Luminy® PLA life cycle assessment
TotalEnergies Corbion has released the new Luminy® PLA life cycle assessment (LCA) results, highlighting major progress in low-carbon bioplastics.