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Ethylene oxide news
All news on
Ethylene oxide
: plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
29 April 2026
BASF’s industrial Cathedral and the ground it stands on
Integrated site captured synergies for decades—cutting costs, funding R&D—but gas-price shock in 2022 exposed systemic risk; response: restructure Ludwigshafen and expand production abroad.
26 March 2026
BASF opens world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China
World-scale integrated chemical site with 2,000 staff; basic, intermediate and specialty chemicals; 100% renewable power; 1 Mt/yr ethylene cracker with e-drive compressors; up to 50% lower CO2; €8.7bn
27 February 2026
BASF Advances "Winning Ways" Strategy Milestones
BASF boosts free cash flow, starts Zhanjiang plants, and cuts costs. 2025 EBITDA drops to €6.6B; 2026 outlook: €6.2-7.0B EBITDA, €1.5-2.3B free cash flow.
8 January 2026
Fluor Completes BASF's Zhanjiang Verbund Site in South China
Fluor achieved mechanical completion with over 75 million safe work hours. The site will be BASF's third largest, focusing on sustainable production for the Chinese market.
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
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.
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INEOS
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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.
2 October 2025
BASF Updates on "Winning Ways" Strategy Progress
BASF confirms 2028 financial targets, updates on standalone businesses, and emphasizes integrated value chains for growth.
1 May 2024
INEOS Acquires LyondellBasell's Ethylene Oxide Business
The acquisition expands INEOS's U.S. presence, enhancing its ethylene oxide operations. The Bayport site offers growth potential and aligns with INEOS's strategic goals.
8 December 2023
INEOS Acquires LyondellBasell's Bayport Ethylene Oxide Facility for $700M
The acquisition includes ethylene oxide, glycols, and ethers plants. It expands INEOS's US presence, leveraging cost-effective energy and logistics. Completion expected by Q2 2024.
16 October 2023
BASF Expands Ethylene Oxide Complex in Antwerp
The expansion adds 400,000 metric tons/year capacity, includes a second ethylene oxide plant, and creates 100+ jobs, supporting growth in Europe for detergent, automotive, and construction industries.
27 July 2022
INEOS Introduces Bio-Attributed Ethylene Oxide, Replacing Fossil Feedstock with Biomass
The new EO offers 100% fossil feedstock substitution, certified by RSB and ISCC+, reducing GHG emissions by over 100% while maintaining performance.
30 January 2020
Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon
The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.
20 January 2020
PCC Plans Ethylene Oxide and Processing Plants at Evonik's Lülsdorf Site
The project will create up to 200 jobs, invest 500 million euros, and include a CO2 recovery system. It aims to produce 180,000 tons of ethylene oxide annually, with construction starting in 2021.
16 October 2019
Nouryon to Build Sustainable Ethylene Amines Facility
A new demo plant in Sweden showcases a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency. Full-scale production plans are underway.
30 September 2019
BASF to Expand Ethylene Oxide Complex in Antwerp
The expansion will add 400,000 metric tons/year capacity, costing over €500 million. It includes a second ethylene oxide line and derivatives plants for surfactants, glycol ethers, and alkoxylates.
29 November 2018
Clariant Expands Ethylene Oxide Capacity in Gendorf
The expansion will boost production yields, process reliability, and product quality, supporting growth in personal care, crop solutions, and industrial applications.
23 July 2018
BASF Expands Ethylene Oxide Capacity at Antwerp Site
The project includes expanding ethylene oxide and downstream derivatives like surfactants. BASF aims to support growth in various industries. Final investment decision expected in 2019.
13 June 2018
AkzoNobel Builds Demo Plant for New Ethylene Amines Technology in Sweden
The new plant in Sweden will showcase a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing raw material use and improving cost and environmental performance.
27 July 2010
INEOS Oxide to Build Ethylene Terminal in Antwerp
The new terminal will handle one million tonnes annually, connect to key facilities via the ARG pipeline, and enhance competitiveness and market dynamics in Europe. Expected operation starts in 2012.
