Polypropylene news

• Borealis to Install Recyclate-Based Polyolefins Line in Belgium

  5 June 2024

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  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.
• Braskem and Shell to Produce Circular Polypropylene from Plastic Waste

  17 January 2024

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  Shell will convert pyrolysis oils into circular feedstocks, which Braskem will use to produce circular polypropylene, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals.
• Repsol Expands Sines Chemicals Complex

  12 September 2023

  Polymers

  

  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.
• LyondellBasell to Close One of Two Polypropylene Units in Brindisi

  5 September 2023

  Polymers

  

  Consultations with unions begin over potential redundancies. The closure aims to address strategic and financial challenges, focusing on higher value markets. Supply to customers will continue.
• LyondellBasell Acquires 50% of Stiphout Industries

  19 July 2023

  Biobased & CircularPolymers

  

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

• Polimery Police Nears Completion with First Propane Delivery

  22 December 2022

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  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.
• TotalEnergies Expands Recycled Polymer Production for Automotive in France

  25 November 2022

  Biobased & CircularPolymers

  

  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.
• TotalEnergies Boosts High-Performance Polymer Production in Belgium

  18 January 2022

  Polymers

  

  A new reactor in Belgium enhances polymer production for specialty markets like automotive and medical, meeting high-quality standards and reducing carbon footprints.
• Repsol and Portugal Sign €657M Investment for Sines Complex Expansion

  13 October 2021

  Polymers

  

  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.
• LUKOIL Upgrades Stavrolen Plant with Second Gas Processing Unit

  7 October 2021

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  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.
• Repsol to Expand Sines Complex with €657M Investment

  9 July 2021

  Polymers

  

  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.
• LyondellBasell Begins Polymer Production from Plastic Waste in Germany

  6 May 2021

  Biobased & CircularPolymersSteam crackerRefinery

  

  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.
• Polimery Police PDH/PP Plant, Poland

  1 March 2021

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  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.
• Mitsui Chemicals Opens First European PP Compounding Site

  11 June 2020

  Polymers

  

  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.
• Rompetrol Petromidia Refinery Approves Two New Projects

  31 March 2020

  Polymers

  

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

  14 December 2019

  Polymers

  

  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.
• LyondellBasell Expands Knapsack Polypropylene Facility

  20 September 2019

  Polymers

  

  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.
• Borealis Breaks Ground on New PDH Plant in Belgium

  10 September 2019

  Polymers

  

  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.
• RHI to Invest $1.2 Billion in Turkish Petrochemicals Plant

  5 September 2019

  Polymers

  

  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.
• MBA Polymers Acquires Recycling Plant in Saxony

  18 August 2019

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  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.
• LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics

  18 June 2019

  Biobased & CircularPolymersSteam crackerRefinery

  

  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.
• ExxonMobil Doubles Elastomer Capacity at Newport Plant

  13 May 2019

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

  11 May 2019

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  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.
• BOP Expands PP Capacity in Plock, Poland

  6 May 2019

  Polymers

  

  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.
• Hyundai Engineering Pre-Selected for Polimery Police Project

  20 March 2019

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  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.
• Borealis Expands PP Capacity in Europe

  6 December 2018

  Polymers

  

  Increasing PP capacity in Kallo and Beringen, Belgium, to meet rising demand in packaging and automotive sectors. New PDH plant in Kallo to supply feedstock via pipeline.
• Mitsui Chemicals and Prime Polymer Launch New PP Compounds Company in Netherlands

  30 May 2018

  Polymers

  

  The new company will be Mitsui Chemicals’ first European base for automotive-use PP compounds, starting June 2020, to meet rising demand for lightweight materials due to stricter environmental regulations.