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All news on p-Xylene (also known as Paraxylene and 1,4-Dimethylbenzene): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

21 April 2026

The Illusion of Overnight Success: What China's Aromatics Breakthrough Actually Tells Us

Aromatics gains (27% energy, 50% low‑temp heat) reflect decades of incremental catalyst/adsorbent R&D, not a sudden breakthrough—could displace incumbent licensors across Asia/Middle East.
21 April 2026

China Petrochemical’s next-generation green intelligent aromatics technology achieves international leading status

New aromatics tech validated: p-xylene adsorbent, ethylbenzene‑conversion isomerization catalyst, SMB single‑tower separation, intelligent control; 25 patents; +50% low‑temp heat reuse, −27% energy/unit
24 March 2026

Sinopec Reports 2025 Results in Hong Kong

2025 results: revenue RMB2.78T; profit RMB32.476B; EPS RMB0.268; dividend RMB0.20/share. Oil/gas output rose; refining, chemicals and fuel sales grew; tech/digital advances.
21 January 2025

INEOS Aromatics Gains Environmental Support for Geel Permit After Talks

A new permit aligns cobalt discharge with water standards, reducing emissions by 90% by 2027. A monitoring committee will oversee progress, urging government action on water policy.
3 June 2024

BioBTX secures €80M for renewable aromatics plant in The Netherlands

The new plant will convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics, reducing carbon emissions. The €80M funding includes equity, debt financing, and grants, highlighting confidence in the innovative approach.
25 January 2022

Sinopec: World's First Third‑Generation Aromatics Technology at Jiujiang Plant

First industrial third‑gen aromatics plant (890 kt/yr) uses single‑column adsorption; +10% adsorbent use, ~20% lower capex, <220 kg oil/ton PX. Completed 2022; supports >100bn yuan cluster.

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