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Polybutadiene news
All news on
Polybutadiene
(also known as
(E)-But-2-ene
,
KRASOL®
,
RICON®
,
POLYVEST®
,
BR
,
BR Rubber
,
Butadiene Rubber
, and
Buna BR
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
10 March 2026
ARLANXEO's Orange, Texas Site Gains ISCC PLUS Certification for Therban® and Buna®
The certification enhances the Eco portfolio, offering sustainable elastomers to support customers' sustainability goals in North America and globally.
11 December 2025
Michelin, IFPEN, Axens Advance BioButterfly™: Biobased Butadiene from Bioethanol
BioButterfly™ project confirms robust biobased butadiene production from bioethanol, meeting industrial specs. Commercialization set for 2026, supporting sustainable synthetic rubber industry.
13 November 2025
ARLANXEO Boosts Triunfo Plant Capacity
The Triunfo plant in Brazil will increase output by 25% by 2027 to meet rising demand in Latin America, ensuring local supply and supporting regional growth.
5 October 2025
Cray Valley's Carling Site Renews ISCC PLUS Certification
In 2025, the Carling facility renewed its ISCC PLUS certification, enhancing its sustainable production of polybutadiene and tackifying resins using bio-feedstock from vegetable and used cooking oils.
2 October 2025
ARLANXEO Plans Port Jerome Site Closure
ARLANXEO considers closing its Port Jerome site due to weak demand and high costs. A decision will follow consultations, with support planned for affected employees.
24 September 2025
UBE Unveils Third U-BE-INFINITY Product
UBE certifies ISCC mass balance polybutadiene, enhancing environmental impact and product value, aligning with goals for climate change, circular economy, and nature positivity.
Polybutadiene manufacturers top 3
TotalEnergies
Evonik
Lanxess
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9 September 2025
TotalEnergies' Cray Valley Supplies Sustainable Resins for Continental Tires
Cray Valley supplies ISCC Plus-certified resins from used cooking oil to Continental, enhancing tire sustainability and performance while reducing carbon footprint.
16 July 2025
Evonik Adopts Green Electricity for POLYVEST® in Marl
Green electricity cuts emissions by 25% by 2030. POLYVEST® offers ISCC Plus certified eCO variants. Power Purchase Agreements start in 2025 to enhance sustainable energy sourcing.
13 April 2023
Versalis Invests in Specialized Elastomers Production in Ravenna
The Ravenna site will see an €80M investment to boost production of thermoplastic rubbers, polybutadiene, and SBR for the tire and automotive sectors, with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
11 May 2017
Total Reopens Upgraded Carling Petrochemical Complex
The Carling complex in France has been transformed into a leading polymer production site, enhancing competitiveness and avoiding layoffs. New units cater to automotive and healthcare markets.
11 January 2017
Coolrec Opens Plastics Compounding Plant in Emmen
The new plant refines recycled plastic pellets for consumer goods, enhancing sustainability and supporting the circular economy with high-value secondary raw materials.
15 April 2016
Total Cray Valley Starts New Polybutadiene Plant in France
The new plant in Carling will produce liquid polybutadiene, enhancing supply reliability and product range. It is TCV's fifth facility, set to go live in October 2016.
16 April 2015
Total's Refining Strategy: Upgrading Donges, Transforming La Mède
Investing €600M to upgrade Donges and transform La Mède into a biorefinery, ensuring long-term profitability and adapting to market trends without layoffs or forced relocations.
3 November 2014
Evonik Opens New HTPB Plant
The new plant produces POLYVEST® HT, used in sealing compounds and adhesives, enhancing resource efficiency, customer proximity, and supply security in the European market.
6 September 2012
Evonik Begins Construction of New Marl Chemical Plant
The new plant will produce functionalized polybutadienes for sealing compounds and adhesives, creating 15 jobs. It leverages existing infrastructure and supports resource efficiency and industrial growth.
30 May 2012
LANXESS Invests €30M in French Tire Rubber Site
The investment aims to boost productivity and energy efficiency for producing Nd-PBR and SSBR rubbers, essential for "green tires," driven by rising global demand and new EU tire labeling laws.
