Polypropylene news

• 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 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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  17 January 2024

  Braskem and Shell to Produce Circular Polypropylene from Plastic Waste

  Shell will convert pyrolysis oils into circular feedstocks, which Braskem will use to produce circular polypropylene, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals.
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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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  26 June 2023

  Grupa Azoty Group Starts Polypropylene Production at Polimery Police, Poland

  The new plant will produce 437,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, starting August 2023. It features advanced technologies, an Offshore Gas Terminal, and will boost Poland's plastics production and energy independence.
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  15 February 2023

  Grupa Azoty's Polimery Police Plant Nears Completion

  The new plant in Police, Poland, is 99% complete. It will produce phthalate-free, low-volatile polypropylene for various industries. Key permits and registrations are finalized, marking the project's final phase.
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  22 December 2022

  Polimery Police Nears Completion with First Propane Delivery

  The first 22,000 tonnes of propane have been delivered to the new gas terminal in Police, Poland, marking a key milestone in the final phase of the Polimery Police chemical complex project.
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  25 November 2022

  TotalEnergies Expands Recycled Polymer Production for Automotive in France

  A new line at Carling will produce 15,000 tons/year of recycled polypropylene for automotive, addressing circular economy challenges and meeting high-quality standards. Commissioning is set for 2024.
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  18 January 2022

  TotalEnergies Boosts High-Performance Polymer Production in Belgium

  A new reactor in Belgium enhances polymer production for specialty markets like automotive and medical, meeting high-quality standards and reducing carbon footprints.
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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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  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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  1 March 2021

  Polimery Police PDH/PP Plant, Poland

  Located in Police, Poland, this project will produce 400,000 tons of polypropylene annually. It marks the largest petrochemical plant construction in Poland and a significant entry into the EU market.
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  11 June 2020

  Mitsui Chemicals Opens First European PP Compounding Site

  The new site in the Netherlands integrates research, production, and sales, enhancing lightweighting solutions for automakers. Despite COVID-19, demand for PP compounds in auto parts is expected to grow.
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  31 March 2020

  Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects

  Two projects worth $43M will enhance diesel and jet fuel production and increase polymer output by 30%, boosting local energy security and economic contributions. Completion expected by 2022.
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  14 December 2019

  Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe to Boost Growth with New R&D and Production Facility

  The new facility in the Netherlands will enhance lightweight polypropylene production for the automotive sector, leveraging local talent, logistics, and R&D collaboration at Brightlands.
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  20 September 2019

  LyondellBasell Expands Knapsack Polypropylene Facility

  The Knapsack site now has a total annual capacity of over 200 kt, supporting demand for lightweight polymers in automotive and electrical applications, adding 12 jobs with the new production line.
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  10 September 2019

  Borealis Breaks Ground on New PDH Plant in Belgium

  The new plant in Kallo will produce 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually, enhancing supply, efficiency, and sustainability. It will create 100 full-time jobs and boost the regional economy.
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  5 September 2019

  RHI to Invest $1.2 Billion in Turkish Petrochemicals Plant

  The new plant in Ceyhan will produce 450,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, reducing Turkey’s deficit by $450-$500 million. Operational by 2023, the contract was signed on November 28, 2018.
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  18 August 2019

  MBA Polymers Acquires Recycling Plant in Saxony

  The new facility in Mauna will process 17,500 metric tons of WEEE annually, creating high-quality post-consumer plastics. Initial hiring includes 20 specialists in material flow and quality management.
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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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  13 May 2019

  ExxonMobil Doubles Elastomer Capacity at Newport Plant

  The Newport expansion boosts Santoprene™ elastomer capacity by 25%, creating 35 full-time jobs and supporting 130 construction jobs. Santoprene™ enhances fuel efficiency and sustainability.
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  11 May 2019

  Grupa Azoty and Hyundai Engineering Sign EPC Contract for Polimery Police Project

  The contract covers developing a new petrochemical complex, ensuring compliance with license agreements, obtaining necessary approvals, and conducting personnel training, with a budget of about EUR 1.5 billion.
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  6 May 2019

  BOP Expands PP Capacity in Plock, Poland

  PP capacity increased by 20% to 480,000 tons annually. Total polyolefin capacity now 900,000 tons. Investment includes logistics improvements, meeting rising demand and enhancing supply reliability.
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  20 March 2019

  Hyundai Engineering Pre-Selected for Polimery Police Project

  The Polimery Police project aims to boost Poland's polypropylene production, reducing imports and creating jobs. The project budget is capped at EUR 1.52bn, with completion expected by Q4 2022.