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Polyolefins news
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19 March 2026
ADNOC and OMV advance formation of Borouge Group International AG
Agreement allows marketing of B4 volumes, adds ~$400M net over 3 years (~10% EPS accretion), supports 16.2 fils dividend, targets strong credit ratings; transactions close ~Mar 2026.
19 March 2026
Sinopec Wins Six Awards at 51st Geneva International Invention Exhibition
Two Jury Special Commendation Golds and four Golds; CO2-capture equipment also won a Special Innovation Award. Winners cover CO2 capture, heavy‑oil viscosity reduction, hydrogen and catalyst tech.
11 March 2026
Rompetrol Rafinare Launches New Polymer Grade
Rompetrol's new polypropylene copolymer targets automotive and food sectors, offering enhanced properties. Initial production reached 187 tons, with an annual estimate of 11,000 tons.
4 March 2026
Asahi Kasei Advance showcases high-performance nonwovens at Techtextil 2026
14 brands highlighted: LASTAN flame‑retardant fabric; Cubit PET 3D spacer (recyclable); Bemliese cellulose nonwoven for hygiene/cleaning; ELTAS binder‑free spunbond
27 February 2026
KazMunayGas 2025 Trading Update
Hydrocarbon reserves stable; oil and gas production up. Oil transport steady; refining and polypropylene output increased.
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.
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26 February 2026
PureCycle Technologies Q4 2025 Results and Update
Record production, revenue growth, expansion in Thailand and Belgium, and leadership changes. Gen-2 design shows cost efficiency. Financials stable with ongoing projects and debt management.
23 February 2026
Valio's Recycled Packaging Initiative
By 2030, 80% of Valio's packaging will use renewable or recycled materials, with clear consumer labeling to enhance understanding and trust in circular packaging.
18 February 2026
PureCycle and TOPPAN Partner for Sustainable Recycled Packaging Solutions
They developed a snack bar wrapper with 30% recycled content, targeting thermoforming applications to meet regulatory demands without compromising safety or performance.
4 February 2026
OMV Reports EUR 4.6 Billion Clean CCS Operating Result for 2025
OMV's 2025 results show strong cash flow, low leverage, and improved chemicals and fuels performance, despite lower energy results. Dividend proposed at EUR 4.40 per share.
4 February 2026
Borouge Reports $1.1 Billion Net Profit for 2025 with Record Sales and Operational Performance
Achieved 37% EBITDA margin, record production, and sales. Focused on high-value products, cost control, and innovation. Expanded capacity and maintained strong dividends.
3 February 2026
Xfloat and BASF Enhance Floating Solar Durability
The collaboration integrates advanced stabilizers to enhance FPV systems' durability, reducing costs and meeting safety standards for deployment in sensitive environments.
29 January 2026
Dow Q4 2025 Financial Results
Net sales fell 9% YoY. GAAP net loss was $1.5B. Op. EBIT dropped $421M. Cost savings partly offset declines. Dividends totaled $251M. CEO highlights cost actions and future productivity goals.
26 January 2026
INEOS Introduces 70% Recycled Polymer for Cosmetics Packaging
New Recycl-IN grade offers 70% recycled content, maintaining quality and reducing carbon footprint for cosmetics packaging, with FDA and RecyClass certifications.
23 January 2026
Mitsui Chemicals and Lawson Launch Bio & Circular Bags in Convenience Stores
Starting January 2026, Natural Lawson stores will use Prasus™ bio-based and recycled polyethylene bags, marking an industry first for mass balance approach adoption.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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