Styrene

Also known as phenylethylene, vinylbenzene, Styropol, and Styrol.

Styrene projects

chemXplore tracks 7 projects producing styrene, of which one is active.

1 Under Construction

1 new construction.

What moved recently
  • 16 January 2026 Rongsheng Jintang New Materials Project, Zhoushan · Under Construction · China

Owners and developers: Rongsheng New Materials (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd. (1), Rongsheng Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (1)

Investors: SABIC (1)

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Latest news on styrene

6 August 2026
ORLEN Group posts record Q2 2026 profits and PLN 14.7bn H1 capex

Q2 results: revenue PLN 76.5bn, LIFO EBITDA PLN 13.9bn, net profit PLN 7.7bn; record foreign retail profits and H1 capital expenditure PLN 14.7bn.

22 July 2026
Pirelli, Pyrum, Synthos and BASF launch tyre-to-tyre circular supply chain

Converts end-of-life and scrap tyres into recovered carbon black, tyre pyrolysis oil and ISCC PLUS‑certified synthetic rubber for reuse in tyre production.

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.

20 May 2026
BASF and Cromology convert end‑of‑life tires into binder for Tollens Maxiline+ wall paint

Chemically recycled styrene-acrylate binder from tire pyrolysis oil used in interior wall paint via mass-balance. REDcert² certified; 10 L ≈ 2 tires; reduces fossil feedstock and CO₂.

6 May 2026
TA’ZIZ and Alpha Dhabi to invest $10bn in UAE chemicals

Study to develop up to 14 industrial chemicals, adding ~2.2 mtpa capacity in Al Ruwais to support import substitution, local supply‑chain resilience and MIITE industrial strategy.

30 April 2026
Trinseo Q1 2026 Results

Q1 sales $725M (-8%); net loss $116M; Adjusted EBITDA $53M; Free Cash Flow -$244M; ending cash/liquidity $114M; added $50M to revolver; charges $31M

14 January 2026
Colruyt's Recycled Polystyrene Meat Trays

Recycled polystyrene from PMD bags is used in meat trays, reducing raw material needs and environmental impact. Indaver's facility enables food-safe recycling with 10% recycled content.

19 December 2025
ORLEN Acquires Full Ownership of Butadiene Unit from Synthos

The deal secures control over a butadiene unit, integrates it into ORLEN's value chain, and revises agreements for future cooperation and operational flexibility.

18 December 2025
Synthos S.A. Sells S54 Shares to ORLEN S.A.

Synthos sells its stake in a butadiene unit to address Olefins III delays, ensuring continued collaboration with ORLEN through additional agreements. Transaction value: PLN 692 million.

10 December 2025
Toray Unveils Antistatic ABS Resin for Electronics

New ABS resin reduces static, minimizing damage in semiconductor manufacturing. Offers improved durability, appearance, and color flexibility. Samples available next fiscal year.

Styrene plants by country

chemXplore tracks 18 plants producing styrene in 8 countries.

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The 4 with the most plants, of 8 countries.

Styrene producers

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The 3 with the most plants, of 13 producers.

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