1,3-Butadiene

Part of OlefinsEC 203-450-8

projects tracked
12
active
1
producing plants
41

Also known as butadiene, erythrene, and vinylethylene.

1,3-Butadiene projects

chemXplore tracks 12 projects involving 1,3-butadiene, of which one is active.

13 produce it and 2 use it as feedstock.

  1. none Announced / Concept
  2. none FEED / Pre-FID
  3. none FID / Sanctioned
  4. 1 project Under Construction
  5. none Commissioning & Start-up

Of the active ones, 1 new construction.

Latest news on 1,3-butadiene

22 July 2026
Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos and BASF launch tyre-to-tyre circular supply chain

Converts end-of-life and scrap tyres into recovered carbon black, tyre pyrolysis oil and ISCC PLUS‑certified synthetic rubber for reuse in tyre production.

10 June 2026
ARLANXEO and Covestro reduce Baypren GWP using ISCC PLUS chlorine

Switch to ISCC PLUS-certified chlorine lowers chloroprene rubber emissions; full conversion completed Jan 2026, ~20% GWP cut versus 2025; Eco grades add certified butadiene.

28 April 2026
Clariant launches CATOFIN 1000 PDH catalyst

New PDH catalyst improves selectivity and productivity vs 310 series, extends lifetime, cuts tar precursors up to 20% to reduce fouling and works with CLARITY monitoring

5 March 2026
Refining and Chemical Engineering Group Secures Kazakhstan Butadiene Project

The project enhances Kazakhstan's petrochemical industry, offering technology licensing, design, procurement, and construction to boost synthetic material supply and industry transformation.

19 December 2025
ORLEN Acquires Full Ownership of Butadiene Unit from Synthos

The deal secures control over a butadiene unit, integrates it into ORLEN's value chain, and revises agreements for future cooperation and operational flexibility.

19 December 2025
Idemitsu Kosan and Mitsui Chemicals to Consolidate Chiba Ethylene Complexes

The companies will consolidate ethylene production at Mitsui's site by July 2027 to enhance competitiveness amid declining domestic demand and increased global competition.

18 December 2025
Synthos S.A. Sells S54 Shares to ORLEN S.A.

Synthos sells its stake in a butadiene unit to address Olefins III delays, ensuring continued collaboration with ORLEN through additional agreements. Transaction value: PLN 692 million.

11 December 2025
Michelin, IFPEN, Axens Advance BioButterfly™: Biobased Butadiene from Bioethanol

BioButterfly™ project confirms robust biobased butadiene production from bioethanol, meeting industrial specs. Commercialization set for 2026, supporting sustainable synthetic rubber industry.

10 December 2025
Toray Unveils Antistatic ABS Resin for Electronics

New ABS resin reduces static, minimizing damage in semiconductor manufacturing. Offers improved durability, appearance, and color flexibility. Samples available next fiscal year.

7 November 2025
LOTTE Chemical Completes Indonesian Petrochemical Complex, Expands in Southeast Asia

The new complex boosts Indonesia's petrochemical self-sufficiency to 90%, enhances local economy, and integrates with existing facilities for cost efficiency.

1,3-Butadiene plants by country

chemXplore tracks 41 plants producing 1,3-butadiene in 19 countries.

plants

The 4 with the most plants, of 19 countries.

1,3-Butadiene producers

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The 3 with the most plants, of 23 producers.

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