Polymers

projects tracked
538
active
118
countries
50

Production and innovation in polymer materials, including plastics and elastomers for various applications.

Projects in polymers

chemXplore tracks 538 projects in polymers, of which 118 are active.

  1. 38 projects Announced / Concept
  2. 9 projects FEED / Pre-FID
  3. 7 projects FID / Sanctioned
  4. 54 projects Under Construction
  5. 10 projects Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 70 new construction, 39 expansion, 7 revamp / retrofit and 1 conversion / repurposing.

Expected start-up, by year
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37 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.

What moved recently

  • 11 November 2026 Sumitomo Seika Next-Phase SAP Capacity Expansion (FY2030 Plan) · Announced / Concept
  • 11 November 2026 BASF Geismar MDI capacity expansion · Operational / Completed · United States
  • 10 November 2026 GreenDot Italy mechanical recycling expansion, new production lines · Operational / Completed · Italy
  • 3 November 2026 Covestro Meppen polyester resin reactor line expansion · Operational / Completed · Germany
  • 3 November 2026 Evonik Essen Goldschmidtstrasse organomodified silicones plant and tank farm expansion · Operational / Completed · Germany

Latest news in polymers

13 November 2026
Covestro and Fraunhofer develop process to recover chemicals from car waste

CARBEX targets benzene and toluene recovery from automotive shredder residue, with process emissions estimated at nearly 40% below steam cracking.

12 November 2026
Araven launches Tritan Renew food storage containers

The Gastronorm range uses copolyester with 25% certified recycled content allocated through a mass balance approach.

12 November 2026
Avantium and Will & Co reserve future FDCA capacity for CASE markets

The arrangement is intended to give prospective plant licensees greater demand visibility and support investment decisions.

11 November 2026
BASF opens $1 billion MDI facility at Geismar

The expansion nearly doubles annual capacity at the site and makes BASF North America’s largest MDI producer.

11 November 2026
Mitsui Chemicals lifts FY2026 forecast after first-half profit growth

The company reported stronger results across most segments and outlined a ¥1.84 trillion agreement to acquire JSR, subject to regulatory approvals.

11 November 2026
Sumitomo Seika sets FY2030 targets in medium-term plan

The FY2026–FY2030 plan targets higher sales and profitability, SAP volume growth and ¥4.0 billion in savings.

11 November 2026
Fibremod GE313IM enables complex injection-molded pipe components

The 30% short-glass-fiber PP compound combines high flowability with mechanical strength and dimensional stability for demanding applications.

10 November 2026
Vynova Belgium files for bankruptcy

Entered judicial reorganisation on 26 Dec 2025; recapitalisation talks failed amid high energy costs, weak demand and imports; related Dutch unit seeks suspension and French unit is under review.

10 November 2026
BASF to switch European polyisobutene production to 100% renewable electricity

Transition completes Jan 2027 using on-site renewables, Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind, long‑term PPAs and mass‑balance attribution; ZeroPCF product options available; captive volumes excluded.

10 November 2026
Agilyx Q3: GreenDot on track for EUR 19 million EBITDA in 2026; group EBITDA positive YTD

Consolidated Q3 revenue EUR 84m (EUR 169m YTD); consolidated EBITDA EUR 1.7m YTD and EUR 3.6m in Q3; consolidated cash EUR 27.5m at 30 Sep; licensing ahead of plan, recycling mixed.

Where its projects are

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The 8 with the most active projects, of 50 countries.