Downstream petrochemical news

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.

The EIA expects new milestones for US crude oil production amid sustained global petroleum demand and rising prices.

ENGIE has joined forces with CMA CGM and Air France-KLM to accelerate the decarbonisation of sea and air transport.

Black & Veatch has joined Bioenergy Australia’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) alliance of Australia and New Zealand.

The United Airlines Ventures sustainable flight fund has increased to nearly US$200 million in just five months.

Aramco has completed a US$3.4 billion purchase to acquire a 10% interest in Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd.

Masdar, Mitsubishi Chemical Group and INPEX are collaborating to explore setting up the world’s first commercial-scale e-polypropylene production in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

ADNOC has entered into negotiations with OMV about the potential creation of a new combined petrochemicals holding entity.

For the first time in the MENA region, TotalEnergies, Aramco and SABIC have converted oil derived from plastic waste into circular polymers.