Polyethylene news

• 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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.

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  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.
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  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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  18 May 2024

  Sinopec to Partner with SIBUR on Polyethylene Project in Kazakhstan

  KazMunayGas and Sinopec signed an agreement for a polyethylene project in Atyrau, with a final investment decision expected in 2024. The project aims to leverage Sinopec's expertise and technology.
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  12 September 2023

  Repsol Expands Sines Chemicals Complex

  The expansion includes new polyethylene and polypropylene plants, creating jobs and focusing on sustainability, decarbonization, and advanced technologies for a competitive, integrated, and flexible site.
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  19 July 2023

  LyondellBasell Acquires 50% of Stiphout Industries

  The acquisition supports LyondellBasell's recycling strategy, leveraging synergies with existing assets and expanding the CirculenRecover portfolio to meet circular and low-carbon goals.
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  5 July 2023

  INEOS Acquires TotalEnergies' Petrochemical Assets in Southern France

  The acquisition includes steam crackers, aromatics, polypropylene businesses, and ethylene pipelines. It aims to enhance competitiveness and support Net Zero 2050 goals, pending regulatory approval.
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  8 February 2023

  LyondellBasell and KIRKBI Invest in APK for Recycling Technology

  The investment aims to enhance solvent-based recycling for LDPE, increasing recycling of multi-layer packaging and supporting a circular economy with high-quality recycled materials.
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  2 February 2023

  Repsol Invests in Circular Economy at Puertollano Complex

  A new recycled plastics line at Puertollano will double capacity, create 200 jobs, and align with EU recycling targets. The site will also host Spain's first polyurethane foam recovery plant.
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  14 June 2022

  Repsol to Invest €35M in XLPE Plant for HV and EHV Cables in Tarragona

  The new plant will produce 27 kt of XLPE annually using LSHC™ technology, starting mid-2024. It will offer seven grades for HV, EHV, WTR, and DC cable segments, enhancing product range and market position.
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  2 June 2022

  Repsol to Invest €105M in UHMWPE Plant in Spain

  The new plant, operational by end of 2024, will produce 15,000 tons annually using DSM technology. UHMWPE's applications include battery separators, construction, protection gear, and medical devices.
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  19 April 2022

  Morssinkhof - Rymoplast Invests €30M to Expand Film Recycling in Germany

  A new 8,700 m² facility in Markranstädt will recycle 30,000 tonnes of plastic film annually, create 45 jobs, and enhance regional growth and sustainability. Completion expected by Q1 2023.
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  13 October 2021

  Repsol and Portugal Sign €657M Investment for Sines Complex Expansion

  The €657M investment will expand the Sines Industrial Complex with two new plants for recyclable polymeric materials, creating jobs and enhancing Portugal's industrial and economic landscape.
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  7 October 2021

  LUKOIL Upgrades Stavrolen Plant with Second Gas Processing Unit

  The new unit will boost gas utilization to 5 bcm/year, increasing ethylene, polyethylene, and polypropylene production. This aligns with energy transition goals and benefits the Stavropol region economically.
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  21 July 2021

  McDermott Wins Contract for Baltic Chemical Plant Polyethylene Project

  McDermott will provide engineering and procurement for a spent caustic treatment solution at the world's largest polyethylene project in Russia, enhancing annual production to 3 million tons.
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  9 July 2021

  Repsol to Expand Sines Complex with €657M Investment

  Two new polymer plants in Sines will produce 100% recyclable materials for specialized applications, enhancing integration, efficiency, and job creation, aligned with energy transition goals.
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  6 May 2021

  LyondellBasell Begins Polymer Production from Plastic Waste in Germany

  The new polymers, made from plastic waste, are marketed under the Circulen brand, certified by ISCC PLUS, and aim to reduce CO2 emissions and fossil-based raw material use.
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  2 November 2020

  Lummus to Provide 14 Ethylene Cracking Furnaces to Baltic Chemical Plant

  Lummus will supply cracking furnaces for a Gas Chemical Complex in Russia, enhancing ethylene production. The project emphasizes efficiency, eco-friendliness, and strategic partnerships.
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  4 November 2019

  Alpla Enters HDPE Recycling

  The company expands its recycling operations by acquiring two Spanish HDPE recycling plants, increasing capacity to 35,000 tonnes annually, and aims to enhance sustainable packaging production.
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  4 October 2019

  Borealis Invests in Ecoplast to Boost Plastics Recycling

  A new PE film recycling line in Wildon, Austria, increases production capacity by 60%, enhancing recycling efficiency and quality, and supporting circular economy goals.
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  18 June 2019

  LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics

  The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
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  4 June 2018

  DuPont Invests $400M to Expand Tyvek® Production in Luxembourg

  The expansion will add a new building and third operating line by 2021 to meet growing global demand for Tyvek® in various markets, including construction, protective garments, medical packaging, and graphics.
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  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.