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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.
1 August 2025
Borealis Partners with IMCD for Bormed™ Distribution in Americas
Effective August 1, 2025, the agreement expands access to healthcare polyolefins in the Americas, enhancing service and compliance for medical and pharmaceutical applications.
31 July 2025
OMV Reports EUR 5.79 bn Sales in Q2 2025
Q2 2025: Strong chemical results, low leverage, ongoing Borouge integration, and green hydrogen projects. Energy segment hit by lower oil prices; Fuels & Feedstock affected by shutdowns.
30 July 2025
Braskem's Bio-PE Cuts 470,000 Tons of CO2 in Japan
Bio-based PE bags in Japan cut CO2 emissions by 3,900 tonnes annually, aligning with government sustainability goals and boosting demand for eco-friendly materials.
28 July 2025
Borcycle™ M: Flexible Packaging Grade
Borcycle CWT120CL, with 85% post-consumer recycled content, offers high-performance, sustainable packaging, meeting EU's 2030 recycled content targets.
21 July 2025
CARBIOS Enters r-PET Tire Textile Market
A new agreement will supply recycled monomers for tire reinforcement, marking a step in enzymatic recycling and pre-commercialization of a new industrial site.
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27 May 2025
CARBIOS Secures Biorecycled PET Contracts with L'ORÉAL and L'Occitane
CARBIOS signs multi-year contracts for biorecycled PET, confirming market demand for high-quality, recycled materials to meet circularity and quality goals.
12 May 2025
Krah Pipes OÜ Chooses BorSafe™ for Durability
BorSafe™ HE3490-LS pipes, installed 15 years ago, still perform reliably, offering long-term durability and eliminating corrosion-related maintenance at Narva Power Plants.
29 April 2025
Vioneo selects Wood for fossil-free plastics plant design in Belgium
The plant will produce 300 ktpa of carbon-negative plastics from green methanol, reducing Scope 3 emissions and ensuring sustainable feedstock supply.
16 April 2025
LYB Wins Supplier Award from Toyota Europe
Recognized for material development and collaboration, LYB excels in polypropylene compounds for automotive applications, focusing on lightweight, sustainable solutions.
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.
21 March 2025
Aquafil Launches Demo Plant for Nylon Fiber Separation in Slovenia
The demo plant enables effective separation of elastic fiber from nylon, advancing recycling and reducing waste in textiles, with plans for large-scale industrialization.
3 March 2025
OMV and ADNOC to Form $60 Billion Polyolefins Leader
The new entity will be the fourth-largest globally, acquiring Nova Chemicals, with headquarters in Vienna and Abu Dhabi, and aims for significant growth and synergies. Completion by Q1 2026.
19 January 2025
CARBIOS delays Longlaville plant construction by 6-9 months due to financing
Discussions with stakeholders continue; state aid pending EU approval. Cash reserves and strategic adjustments ensure financial stability. New interim CEO appointed.
13 November 2024
LYB acquires APK for solvent-based recycling
LYB integrates APK's solvent-based recycling tech for LDPE, enhancing circular solutions and expanding sustainable material production for flexible packaging.
31 October 2024
Axens and KMG Collaborate on Kazakhstan Polyethylene Project
The project aims to produce 1,250,000 tons of polyethylene annually using AlphaButol® technology, following successful past collaboration on refinery modernization.
26 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.
6 October 2024
Vioneo to produce fossil-free plastics from green methanol in Antwerp
The project aims to cut CO2 emissions, create jobs, and needs stakeholder support, regulatory backing, and customer commitment for success.
29 September 2024
CARBIOS and Selenis Partner to Produce Sustainable PETG for Cosmetics and Healthcare
The partnership leverages enzymatic depolymerization and polymerization expertise to create sustainable PETG from PET waste, meeting high standards for cosmetics and healthcare packaging.
25 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.
17 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.
10 September 2024
LYB Acquires APK AG Recycling Technology
The acquisition enhances LYB's Circular and Low Carbon Solutions with APK's solvent-based recycling tech, aiming to boost recycling of flexible plastic waste and meet sustainability goals.
4 September 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.
8 August 2024
CARBIOS and FCC Environment to Develop UK PET Biorecycling Plant
The project aims to use enzymatic depolymerization to recycle hard-to-recycle PET waste, supporting the UK's circular economy and enhancing waste management efficiency.
25 June 2024
DePoly Begins Showcase Plant Construction in Switzerland
The plant will recycle 500 tons of PET annually, creating 30 jobs, and serve as a model for future global expansion, targeting industries like apparel, food, and automotive.
25 June 2024
Braskem and TNO Partner to Enhance Polyolefin Recycling
The partnership aims to advance Möbius dissolution-based recycling technology, improving plastic residue purification and sustainability, yielding near-virgin grade polymer resin for broader applications.
18 June 2024
Braskem and Georg Utz AG Collaborate on Recycled PP for Food Packaging
Chemically recycled PP from post-consumer waste is used for circular food transport packaging, supporting sustainability and reducing plastic waste.
5 June 2024
Borealis to Install Recyclate-Based Polyolefins Line in Belgium
The new line will use Borcycle™ M technology to convert recycled waste into high-quality polypropylene and polyethylene, enhancing recycling capacity and supporting a circular economy for plastics.
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