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Physically Reprocessed Plastics news
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22 January 2026
Toray Introduces 160°C-Resistant Polypropylene Film to Reduce Fluorinated Film Use
Toray's new OPP film offers high heat resistance and stability, reducing heat distortion and moisture absorption, ideal for IC substrates and carbon fiber-reinforced plastics.
20 January 2026
Borealis Invests EUR 49M in Burghausen for Circular Polypropylene Expansion
Investment boosts production of Borstar® Nextension PP, enhancing purity, processability, and recyclability, supporting circular design and compliance with EU packaging regulations.
15 January 2026
Dangote Refinery Achieves 50m Litres Daily PMS Output
The refinery sustains 50m litres daily, supports economic stability, plans expansion, and exports Euro 5 fuels. Local refining reduces import reliance and stabilizes prices.
15 January 2026
Avantium and Packamama Partner for Sustainable Wine Packaging
The partnership secures plant-based PEF for wine bottles, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability with government support.
12 January 2026
BASF's Polyamide Innovations for eMobility Requirements
BASF uses Arrhenius analyses to predict polyamide lifespan, meeting eMobility's demand for durable, hydrolysis-resistant plastics in vehicles, exceeding 100,000 hours.
8 January 2026
Mitsubishi's CO₂ Plastics Move Toward Automotive Use
CO₂-derived plastics are being tested in automotive parts, potentially cutting emissions by 75% and integrating into existing manufacturing without major changes.
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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.
7 January 2026
Technip Energies Secures Contracts for BPCL's Bina and Mumbai Refineries
Technip Energies to build polypropylene and Butene-1 units at Bina and manage construction of India's first PRFCC unit at Mumbai, enhancing BPCL's refinery and petrochemical capabilities.
24 December 2025
Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu, Sumitomo Chemical Integrate PP and LLDPE Businesses
The integration aims to enhance competitiveness, optimize production, and achieve cost savings, while focusing on sustainable, high-performance products in Japan's shrinking PO market.
17 December 2025
Borealis Launches AI-Driven Borstar® Digital Twin Program
The Borstar Digital Twin enhances efficiency, safety, and sustainability in production through AI, real-time monitoring, and predictive insights, marking a new phase in digital operations.
17 December 2025
EIB Lends €40M to Technip Energies for R&D in Decarbonisation and Circular Economy
The loan supports R&D in clean technologies, textile recycling, and skilled job creation in Europe, aligning with EIB's climate and innovation goals.
15 December 2025
Borealis Among Top Circularity Leaders in BloombergNEF Ranking
Borealis advanced to third in BloombergNEF's 2025 ranking, boosting circular capacity and launching key initiatives in recycling and innovation.
28 November 2025
Borealis Earns Stellantis CSR Supplier Award
Borealis was the only advanced plastics firm shortlisted, highlighting its leadership in sustainable mobility solutions and strong collaboration with Stellantis.
27 November 2025
Rompetrol Rafinare Q1-Q3 2025 Performance
Processed 4.61M tons raw materials, $4.44B turnover, $175M EBITDA, -$20M net result. Calls for fiscal reforms. 1.4B state contribution. 1,206 sales points.
27 November 2025
Braskem and Katoen Natie Launch Singapore Warehouse Project
The warehouse in Singapore will enhance logistics for bio-based products in Southeast Asia, optimizing supply chain performance and reducing transport routes.
26 November 2025
Dangote Partners with Honeywell to Expand Refinery to 1.4M Barrels/Day
The partnership will enhance refinery capacity and product quality, expand polypropylene production, and triple urea output to meet growing demand.
20 November 2025
Tecnimont Launches Tengiz Gas Separation Project and Local Content Forum in Kazakhstan
The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex aims to recover 98% ethane, supporting local industry and community development through a forum with 400 Kazakh companies.
20 November 2025
Tecnimont (Maire) Launches Tengiz Gas Separation Complex and Hosts Local Content Forum in Kazakhstan
The Tengiz Gas Separation Complex project begins, aiming to boost Kazakhstan's petrochemical sector and engage local businesses through a dedicated forum.
20 November 2025
Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem Convert Captured Carbon into Plastics
The partnership explores using e-Naphtha to create plastics from captured carbon, aiming for circularity and reduced climate impact.
18 November 2025
Braskem and TE Connectivity Collaborate on Bio-Based Heat Shrink Tubing Innovation
Bio-based materials reduce emissions in heat shrink tubing, meeting global standards and supporting sustainable electronics manufacturing.
18 November 2025
Sinopec's First HDPE Export to Australia and New Zealand
Sinopec ships low-odor HDPE for liquid food packaging to ANZ, meeting specific customer needs and expanding its synthetic resin market.
18 November 2025
Repsol Foundation Acquires 14% of Coleo's Textile Recycling Division
The investment supports sustainable textile recycling, promoting social inclusion, environmental protection, and economic growth through new waste management and recovery plants.
14 November 2025
Sinopec's PBST Mulch Film Addresses Xinjiang Cotton Field Residue
PBST mulch film degrades fully, aiding moisture retention and temperature control in Xinjiang cotton fields, promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing residue issues.
14 November 2025
PureCycle and Churchill Container Win U.S. Plastics Pact Award for PCR Content
The Run It Back™ line, using PureFive™ resin, won for its 100% recycled content, first used by the Cleveland Browns, highlighting a shift towards circular solutions in packaging.
11 November 2025
LYB and Nippon Paint China Launch Closed-Loop Recycling for Coating Barrels
The collaboration introduces a recycling system for coating barrels, turning used barrels into new packaging, enhancing circularity and reducing reliance on fossil-based materials.
11 November 2025
Indorama Ventures and Jiaren Chemical Recycling Form Joint Venture for Textile Circularity
The joint venture aims to boost textile recycling capacity to 100,000 tonnes annually, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting climate goals with significant investment.
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.
6 November 2025
PureCycle Technologies Q3 2025 Update
Record production, expanded product portfolio, and increased sales pipeline. Ironton compounding to boost capacity. Thailand project progresses. €40M EU grant application accepted.
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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