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1,3-Butadiene news
All news on
1,3-Butadiene
(also known as
Buta-1,3-diene
,
Butadiene
,
Erythrene
, and
Vinylethylene
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
1,3-Butadiene is part of the
Olefins
.
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.
1,3-Butadiene manufacturers top 3
BASF
Dow Chemical
MOL Group
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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.
11 May 2025
SABIC Introduces Butadiene-Free NORYL Resin for Water Management
New NORYL WM300G resin offers high impact resistance and strength, bypassing butadiene, and improves performance in water management applications.
13 March 2025
AnQore Advances Sustainable Toy Supply Chain
ELIX uses sustainable raw materials for E-LOOP CR products, reducing carbon footprint and supporting circular solutions in the toy industry.
19 January 2024
Michelin, IFPEN, and Axens Launch Industrial-Scale Bio-Butadiene Plant
The new plant in Bassens produces bio-based butadiene from ethanol, aiming to replace petrochemical sources and support sustainable synthetic elastomer production. The project has €80M investment and created 20 jobs.
9 February 2022
Lummus and Synthos Advance Bio-Butadiene Technology for Sustainable Rubber in Poland
The bio-butadiene technology is ready for implementation, with a plant capacity of 40,000 metric tons per year. The project moves to the engineering phase, leveraging BASF’s extraction tech and digitalization.
22 September 2021
Synthos Approves New Butadiene Unit in Plock, Poland
Air Liquide will provide engineering and construction for a new butadiene extraction unit in Plock, Poland, using BASF technology. The unit, with a 120 kt/y capacity, is set to start production in 2024.
28 April 2021
Trinseo and ETB Partner to Develop Bio-Based 1,3-Butadiene in the Netherlands
The collaboration aims to scale up bio-based 1,3-butadiene production from ethanol, focusing on sustainable rubber for green tires, with a pilot plant feasibility study in Europe.
19 March 2018
MOL/JSR Synthetic Rubber Plant in Hungary Completed
The new plant in Tiszaújváros will produce 60,000 tons of S-SBR annually, creating over 100 jobs. It supports MOL's strategy to expand its petrochemical value chain and invest in chemical growth.
15 April 2016
Total Cray Valley Starts New Polybutadiene Plant in France
The new plant in Carling will produce liquid polybutadiene, enhancing supply reliability and product range. It is TCV's fifth facility, set to go live in October 2016.
10 November 2015
MOL Group Expands with New Butadiene Plant in Hungary
A new butadiene unit in Hungary and an LDPE unit in Slovakia mark key milestones. A synthetic rubber plant is also planned. These projects enhance competitiveness and expand the product portfolio.
1 July 2015
Evonik Boosts C4 Production Capacity
New plants in Antwerp and Marl increase capacities for butadiene, Isononanol, and MTBE, meeting rising global demand and supporting customer growth with sustainable raw material supply.
5 December 2014
OMV Completes Butadiene Plant Upgrade in Austria
The upgraded plant now produces 60,000 tonnes/year of butadiene, completed on time and under budget. A new butadiene plant in Germany is set to be commissioned in Q2 2015.
11 September 2014
BASF Opens Butadiene Plant in Antwerp
The new plant doubles butadiene capacity in Europe, securing internal supply and enhancing market position. It integrates the C4 value chain, serving industries like synthetic rubber and plastics.
15 August 2014
SABIC Converts Teesside Plant to US Shale Gas
The conversion will secure the plant's future, support 4,000 supply chain jobs, and enhance competitiveness. Government backing includes €11m from the Regional Growth Fund.
15 May 2014
Infinita and Musim Mas Partner to Restart Biodiesel Production in Spain
The agreement will boost competitiveness and secure the future of biodiesel plants in Ferrol and Castellón, which faced economic challenges since 2011. Production capacity totals 900,000 tons annually.
15 May 2014
OMV Invests EUR 30M to Expand Butadiene Production in Schwechat
The expanded butadiene plant in Schwechat began operations on May 2, 2014, increasing capacity by 30% to 60,000 tons annually, enhancing synergies and competitive position in petrochemicals.
11 January 2013
Evonik Expands C4 Product Capacity
Investing hundreds of millions, Evonik boosts 1-butene, butadiene, and MTBE production by 325,000 tons, creating 40 jobs. Expansions in Marl and Antwerp to support customer growth by 2015.
4 July 2012
BASF to Build Butadiene Plant in Antwerp
The new plant will produce 155,000 metric tons annually by 2014, addressing butadiene supply shortages and rising demand. It will create 15-20 jobs and enhance site integration, reducing logistics needs.
19 February 2004
Technip Secures €260M Contract to Upgrade Normandy Refinery
The contract includes engineering, procurement, and construction of a distillate hydrocracking unit and a hydrogen production unit, aiming to reduce heavy fuel oil output and minimize environmental impact.
