Propylene news

• 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 April 2024

  BASF, SABIC, and Linde Launch World's First Electrically Heated Steam Cracking Furnace

  The new furnace at BASF's Ludwigshafen site uses renewable electricity to cut CO2 emissions by 90%, supported by a €14.8M German grant, aiming for industrial market maturity.
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  9 April 2024

  Borealis Invests EUR 4.5 Million to Boost Circular Raw Materials at Porvoo Site

  The investment will modify three cracker furnaces to increase production of renewable and recycled base chemicals, supporting a circular economy and achieving ISCC PLUS certification by 2025.
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  18 December 2023

  INEOS Phenol Opens Europe's Largest Cumene Plant, Halves CO2 Emissions

  The new 750,000 tonne facility in Marl, Germany, reduces CO2 emissions by 50% per tonne using advanced technology and heat integration, supporting phenol and acetone production for various applications.
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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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  23 March 2022

  MOL Builds New Propylene Plant in Hungary

  The new plant in Tiszaújváros will produce 100,000 tons of propylene annually, boosting self-sufficiency and creating jobs. It's part of a $4.5 billion investment to make the city a regional chemical hub.
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  4 October 2021

  ORLEN Unipetrol Expands Litvínov Steam Cracker Capacity

  A new furnace will boost steam cracker output, supporting increased polyethylene and polypropylene production. The project uses advanced low-emission technology and follows recent capacity upgrades.
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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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  9 June 2020

  Milestone Reached in Borealis' PDH Plant Construction in Belgium

  A 105m, 1,600-ton propylene splitter was delivered to Kallo, Belgium. The new PDH plant will produce 750 kilotons annually, starting by end of 2022, enhancing olefins and polyolefins production.
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  11 July 2019

  INEOS Phenol to Build Major Cumene Unit in Marl, Germany

  The new 750,000-tonne unit will optimize efficiency using existing pipelines and the Marl harbor. It will secure raw material supply for decades and support long-term customer needs.
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  7 June 2019

  MOL Group Invests in Propylene Production

  MOL signed a contract for engineering and technology to build a unit producing 100,000 MTA of polymer-grade propylene in Hungary, enhancing competitiveness and backward integration.
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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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  8 April 2019

  BASF SONATRACH Invests €10M in Tarragona PDH Plant

  The investment will eliminate production bottlenecks, boosting annual capacity from 370,000 to 420,000 tons, driven by rising demand and aligning with recent strong economic performance.
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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.
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  7 March 2019

  Borealis Awards EPCM Contract to Maire Tecnimont for New PDH Plant in Belgium

  The new PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium, will produce 750,000 metric tonnes of propylene annually, using Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology, and is set to start up in mid-2022.
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  6 October 2018

  Borealis to Build 750,000 Tonne/Year PDH Plant in Belgium

  The new PDH plant in Belgium will use Honeywell UOP’s Oleflex™ technology, partner with Oiltanking for logistics, and sell by-product hydrogen to Air Liquide, enhancing energy efficiency and supply reliability.
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  30 May 2018

  TOTAL and DOMO Chemicals Launch 60 Million Euro Benzene Project

  The project involved building a new benzene unit, a 1.6 km pipeline, and a DOMO production unit. It enhances competitive positioning and strengthens integration at the Leuna chemical park.
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  8 May 2018

  INEOS Phenol to Invest in New Cumene Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Marl will enhance raw material supply efficiency and support phenol and acetone production, reinforcing commitment to customers and leveraging existing infrastructure.
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  3 January 2018

  Jacobs to Conduct Engineering Study for Borealis Plant in Belgium

  Jacobs will complete a FEED study for a new PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium, targeting 740 kilotons annual capacity. The study, covering both inside and outside battery limits, ends mid-2018.
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  29 October 2017

  Borealis Advances to FEED Phase for New PDH Plant in Belgium

  The plant, set for 2022, will produce 740 KTA using Honeywell UOP's Oleflex™ technology. Oiltanking Antwerp Gas Terminal and Air Liquide are key partners, pending final investment decision in Q3 2018.
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  29 July 2017

  Grupa Azoty Explores Polypropylene Production in Police

  The Supervisory Board approved a recommendation to build a polypropylene plant in Police, aiming to diversify revenue, enhance market position, and meet rising demand in Central and Eastern Europe.
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  12 June 2017

  INEOS Announces Major European Expansion

  Plans include a new PDH unit and increased ethylene capacity at sites in Belgium, Scotland, and Norway, boosting self-sufficiency and supporting derivative businesses and polymer plants.
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  7 November 2016

  MOL Group Sets 2017-2021 Financial and Operational Targets

  MOL plans $2bn capex for refining, petrochemicals, and retail, aiming for higher non-fuel product share and market expansion. Focus on efficiency, diversification, and maintaining strong cash flow.
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  3 May 2016

  DOMO and TOTAL Enhance Leuna Chemical Site

  The investment strengthens regional feedstock integration and adapts to declining gasoline demand, ensuring long-term access to strategic materials for polyamide 6 production at Leuna.
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  27 March 2015

  Grupa Azoty's Largest Project

  A €425M project will build Europe's largest PDH unit, a power plant, and expand port facilities, boosting revenue by €500M annually and creating 200 permanent jobs. Completion expected by 2019.
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  13 March 2015

  Shell Chemicals Enhances Wesseling Plant Efficiency

  Upgrades at the Wesseling plant have improved energy efficiency, increased production by 15%, and enhanced feedstock flexibility, making the facility more competitive.
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  15 August 2014

  SABIC Converts Teesside Plant to US Shale Gas

  The conversion will secure the plant's future, support 4,000 supply chain jobs, and enhance competitiveness. Government backing includes €11m from the Regional Growth Fund.