South Korean chemical industry news

15 September 2025
Coolbrook Breakthrough: Pyrolysis Oil from Plastic Waste Cracked at Large-Scale Pilot
RotoDynamic Reactor technology cracks 100% plastic-waste pyrolysis oil, enhancing sustainable olefin production and supporting circularity in petrochemicals.
9 September 2025
TotalEnergies to Supply KOGAS with 1 Million Tons of LNG Annually for 10 Years
Starting 2027, TotalEnergies will deliver 1 Mt of LNG annually to KOGAS, increasing their supply to 3 Mt from 2028, sourced mainly from U.S. production.
8 September 2025
Arkema Appoints Laurent Peyronneau as EVP of Adhesive Solutions
Laurent Peyronneau, with extensive adhesives experience, succeeds Vincent Legros to drive Bostik's growth and profitability, leveraging synergies within Arkema.
7 September 2025
Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Shows 48.2% Response in ES-SCLC Phase 2 Trial by Daiichi Sankyo and Merck
Ifinatamab deruxtecan achieved a 48.2% response rate in ES-SCLC patients, with ongoing regulatory discussions and consistent safety profile.
22 August 2025
Air Liquide to Acquire South Korea's DIG Airgas
The acquisition strengthens market position in South Korea, enhancing growth in electronics, clean energy, and mobility sectors, with expected completion in 2026.
21 August 2025
Lotte Chemical Unveils Aria Collection of Premium Artificial Marble
The Aria Collection offers nine new marble designs for high-end interiors, targeting domestic and global markets, with plans for antibacterial models and expansion into the U.S. and Europe.

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