Butane news

All news on Butane (also known as n-Butane and Butyl hydride): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

13 February 2026

SkyNRG Begins Construction of First SAF Plant in the Netherlands

The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction follows a seven-year development phase. Completion is due in 2028.
12 February 2026

SkyNRG Begins Construction of Delfzijl SAF Plant

The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction starts after securing non-recourse project financing.
7 January 2026

BASF Launches Steam Cracker at Zhanjiang Verbund Site

The steam cracker at Zhanjiang uses 100% renewable energy, producing key chemicals for BASF's value chains, enhancing sustainable production and serving China's growing market.
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.
31 October 2025

LyondellBasell Q3 2025 Earnings Report

Reported net loss of $890M, EBITDA of $(480)M. Cash from operations at $983M. Continued focus on operational improvements, asset sales, and cash management.
23 July 2025

BASF, AltaGas Sign Long-Term Butane Deal

The agreement diversifies BASF's feedstock in Asia and strengthens AltaGas' export operations, enhancing supply chain resilience and reducing risk.

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1 July 2006

Gikil Maleic Anhydride Plant Upgrade

Originally designed in 1979, the plant switched from benzene to N-butane in 2006 for environmental and financial reasons, producing 9,600 tonnes of crude Maleic Anhydride in the first year.