Propylene oxide news

All news on Propylene oxide (also known as PO, Methyloxirane, and 1,2-Epoxypropane): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

31 July 2026

LyondellBasell Q2 2026 earnings

EBITDA $1.3bn ($2.1bn ex-items); net income $0.6bn ($1.4bn ex-items); completed European asset divestiture; $500m Cash Improvement Plan target by end‑2026.
16 July 2026

SABIC and Rongsheng sign PDA for Jintang New Materials project in Zhoushan

Evaluating up to 50% stake in Zhoushan advanced-materials project; PDA sets framework toward a potential FID and joint development.
23 April 2026

Dow Q1 2026 results

Q1: Net sales $9.8B (-6%); volumes -2%; local price -7%. GAAP loss $445M; operating EBIT $154M. Cash from ops $1.1B aided by NOVA payment. Sadara equity loss recognition suspended.
18 March 2025

LyondellBasell and Covestro Close PO11 Unit in Netherlands

PO11 unit closure due to overcapacity, high costs, and imports. LYB and Covestro focus on strategic assets and maintain customer relations. Shutdown by 2026.
18 March 2025

LyondellBasell, Covestro to Close PO11 Unit in Netherlands

Closure due to global overcapacity, high costs, and weak demand. LYB to safely shut down by 2026. Commitment to European market and ongoing customer support remain.
22 September 2022

INEOS Expands P-Series Glycol Ethers, Completes First Sales

New PnBs enhance industrial coatings and home care, boosting efficiency and reducing solvent needs. European production strengthens market position amid global challenges.

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