Styrene news

All news on Styrene (also known as Ethenylbenzene, Phenylethylene, Vinylbenzene, and Styrene Monomer): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies in Europe.

9 July 2025
LyondellBasell and Polynt Develop Low-Carbon Marine Resins
The collaboration aims to create marine resins using low-carbon solutions, reducing GHG emissions while maintaining performance and meeting sustainability targets.
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.
4 January 2023
LANXESS and TotalEnergies Partner on Sustainable Styrene
They will supply biocircular styrene from tall oil for sustainable ion exchange resins, certified by ISCC PLUS. This supports their climate-neutral goals and customer demand for low-carbon solutions.
15 June 2022
Indaver and INEOS Styrolution Sign Agreement for Recycled Styrene Monomer Plant in Antwerp
The agreement enables production of polystyrene from recycled feedstock, reducing waste and fossil use. The new plant will meet food-grade standards and start production in 2024.

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