Ethylene news

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  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.
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  5 November 2025

  BASF Begins Production at Zhanjiang Verbund Site

  Production starts at Zhanjiang Verbund site, enhancing BASF's capacity to meet Asia's market demand, with full core completion by 2025, supporting sustainable growth and local production strategy.
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  4 November 2025

  Blue Circle Olefins to Build Circular Olefins Plant in Rotterdam

  A new plant in Rotterdam will convert renewable methanol into circular ethylene and propylene, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by over 80% compared to fossil-based methods. Operational by 2030.
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  3 November 2025

  Evonik Doubles Polyamides Capacity in China

  Evonik boosts polyamides production in Shanghai, enhancing supply for automotive and consumer goods sectors, driven by rising demand for high-performance polymers in Asia-Pacific.
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  3 November 2025

  BLYB Enhances Feedstock Efficiency with Refinery Ethane

  Refinery ethane boosts ethylene yield, reduces costs, and supports low-carbon goals, enhancing integration and operational excellence.
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  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.

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  29 October 2025

  OMV Boosts Q3 2025 Clean CCS Operating Result by 20% to EUR 1.3 Billion

  Fuels and Chemicals drive growth; Energy segment declines. Cash flow up 7%, leverage at 16%. Progress on Borouge Group and Neptun Deep project.
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  9 October 2025

  Eni Initiates Approval for Priolo Biorefinery and Plastic Recycling Plant

  Eni's Priolo site to host a biorefinery and chemical recycling plant, using Versalis' Hoop® technology, with completion by 2028.
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  8 October 2025

  INEOS Chief Urges EU Politicians to Act to Save Chemical Industry

  Europe's chemical industry faces decline due to high energy costs and taxes. Urgent policy changes are needed to prevent job losses and increased reliance on imports.
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  3 October 2025

  Clariant Denies BP and ExxonMobil Competition Law Claims

  Clariant received damage claims from BP and ExxonMobil over alleged 2020 competition law breaches. Clariant disputes the claims, citing no market impact.
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  2 October 2025

  Coolbrook Partners with Trac Precision Solutions for RDH Technology Scale-Up

  The partnership aims to scale RDH technology, reducing CO₂ emissions in hard-to-abate sectors, while offering growth and diversification for Trac in the clean energy transition.
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  1 October 2025

  Dow Expands Ethylene Supply Agreement with MEGlobal

  Dow to supply 100 KTA more ethylene to MEGlobal's Oyster Creek site, enhancing cost efficiency and market flexibility for U.S. and Asia.
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  25 September 2025

  MOL Group Sues Over Ethylene Cartel

  The European Commission condemned ethylene buyers for anti-competitive behavior, impacting MOL's sales. MOL seeks damages through civil proceedings.
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  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.
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  1 September 2025

  Asahi Kasei, Mitsui, and Mitsubishi Form LLP for Ethylene Production in Japan

  The LLP aims for carbon neutrality and optimized ethylene production by 2030, focusing on biomass feedstocks, low-carbon fuels, and potential capacity reductions.
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  19 August 2025

  Vioneo Partners with Lummus for Fossil-Free Polypropylene Plant

  A new plant in Antwerp will produce fossil-free polypropylene using green methanol, renewable electricity, and hydrogen, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting sustainable plastics.
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  24 July 2025

  Dow Q2 2025 Financial Results

  Net sales fell 7% YoY. GAAP net loss was $801M. Cash flow negative $470M. CEO cites actions for $6B growth by 2026 amid weak conditions. Dividends adjusted for capital balance.
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  30 June 2025

  Univation and C3 AI Partner for AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance in Petrochemicals

  The collaboration enhances operational efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and improves asset availability using AI-powered predictive maintenance solutions.
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  13 May 2025

  Borealis Advances Circular Economy in 2024

  Borealis boosts circular production, expands product lines, and forms strategic partnerships to enhance recycling and sustainability across sectors in 2024.
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  22 April 2025

  TotalEnergies Antwerp Platform Adapts to Energy Transition and Market Trends

  Antwerp site invests in green hydrogen, SAF, and battery storage to boost decarbonization and efficiency, while ceasing an old steam cracker to address petrochemical overcapacity.
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  31 March 2025

  Kazakhstan Begins Construction on Major Polyethylene Plant in Atyrau

  The plant will produce 1.25M tons of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 operational jobs, boosting Kazakhstan's economy and reducing import reliance.
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  24 March 2025

  Versalis Opens Recycled Polymer Plant in Porto Marghera

  The new plant produces up to 20,000 tonnes of recycled polystyrene annually, enhancing Versalis' product range and supporting sustainable packaging and construction solutions.
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  15 January 2025

  Coolbrook Featured in 2025 Global Cleantech 100

  The 2025 Global Cleantech 100 highlights firms driving sustainable innovation. Economic viability is key as cleantech evolves amid policy shifts and rising demand for climate solutions.
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  25 October 2024

  Eni Unveils Versalis Transformation Plan, Closing Italian Plants for Decarbonization

  The plan invests €2B to cut emissions, shift to sustainable chemistry, and reduce exposure to declining basic chemicals, aiming for a high-value downstream portfolio by 2029.
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  18 September 2024

  Sinopec and Técnicas Reunidas JV awarded petrochemical project in Kazakhstan

  The €2.3B steam cracker project in Atirau will use local gas to produce 1,300 kta of ethylene. Completion is expected by 2028, with Lummus Technologies as the technology licensor.
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  16 September 2024

  Indian Oil Corporation Chooses Univation's UNIPOL PE Process for Major Production Line in India

  The new line will produce 650,000 tons of polyethylene annually, using advanced technologies for diverse applications, including packaging and high-performance films.
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  11 September 2024

  Kazakhstan Begins Construction of Atyrau Polyethylene Plant

  The plant will produce 1.25 MT of polyethylene annually by 2029, creating 8,000 construction jobs and 800 permanent jobs, boosting GDP by 1.2%, and reducing import dependency.
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  29 August 2024

  Lummus Technology to Supply Ethylene Unit for Kazakhstan's First Polyethylene Plant

  The plant in Atyrau will boost Kazakhstan's economy, create jobs, and use advanced technology to convert ethane to ethylene, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing CO2 emissions.
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  24 July 2024

  Rohrdorfer Begins CO2-Based Ethylene Production in Germany

  A new process converts CO2 from cement production into ethylene, aiming for a CO2 circular economy and fossil fuel independence. The project is part of H2-Reallabor Burghausen and funded by the German government.
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  18 May 2024

  Sinopec to Partner with SIBUR on Polyethylene Project in Kazakhstan

  KazMunayGas and Sinopec signed an agreement for a polyethylene project in Atyrau, with a final investment decision expected in 2024. The project aims to leverage Sinopec's expertise and technology.