Toluene news

All news on Toluene (also known as Methylbenzene and Phenylmethane): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.

9 January 2026

Zeopore and BioBTX Boost Circular Aromatics Yield from Waste Plastics

A new catalyst and pyrolysis process doubles BTX yields from waste plastics and biomass, enhancing sustainable chemical recycling.
3 June 2024

BioBTX secures €80M for renewable aromatics plant in The Netherlands

The new plant will convert plastic waste into renewable aromatics, reducing carbon emissions. The €80M funding includes equity, debt financing, and grants, highlighting confidence in the innovative approach.
3 June 2024

Covestro Invests in BioBTX for Innovative Recycling Technology

Covestro's investment supports a demonstration plant in the Netherlands to produce chemicals from plastic waste, advancing circular economy goals and enhancing chemical recycling technology.
11 November 2015

VKG Opens Third Petroter Oil Shale Plant

The new plant, launched in 2015, boosts energy efficiency and reduces environmental impact. It processes 1 million tons of oil shale annually, creating 400 jobs and contributing 1% to Estonia's GDP.
15 May 2014

Infinita and Musim Mas Partner to Restart Biodiesel Production in Spain

The agreement will boost competitiveness and secure the future of biodiesel plants in Ferrol and Castellón, which faced economic challenges since 2011. Production capacity totals 900,000 tons annually.

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