19.03.2012

Bio-Production of Light Olefins

Alternatives To Oil - Light olefins, or short alkenes, are key platform molecules for the chemical industry. They are almost exclusively obtained from fossil oil. Because of the projected rise in oil prices in the next decade, the chemical industry is looking for alternative resources combined with new transformation methods to cost-efficiently synthesize those molecules. First And Second Generations more07.03.2012

Achema 2012 Preview

Something for Everybody - What is the real truth about the "bio-based economy"? How close are developments for the renewable energy, food, animal feed, fine and bulk chemical, textile, printing, machinery manufacturing and IT industries to market introduction? These are some of the questions that will be addressed at the BioBasedWorld at ACHEMA 2012 June 18-22 in Frankfurt. Intelligent Devices and Process Technologies more14.11.2011

Braskem Books Deep Loss on Currency Swing

Brazil's Braskem, the largest petrochemical company in the Americas, booked a steep third-quarter loss as Brazil's tumbling currency drove up the cost of its foreign debts. Braskem posted a net loss of 1.046 billion reais ($588 million) compared to a 532-million-real profit a year ago. more18.10.2011

Lanxess to Invest €30 Million in Brazil

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Dow Closes Sale of Global Polypropylene Business to Braskem

Dow Chemical said that it has closed the sale of its global Polypropylene business to Braskem. In addition to the deal, the two companies will continue to evaluate potential future collaborations on growth opportunities in connection to their strategies. more28.07.2011

Braskem to Buy Dow Chemical's Polypropylene Business

Braskem said Wednesday that it has agreed to buy Dow Chemical's global polypropylene business for $323 million.
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Praxair Subsidiary White Martins Signs New Contract To Supply Nitrogen, Oxygen to Braskem

Industrial gas producer Praxair Wednesday said its Brazilian subsidiary White Martins has signed a 15-year agreement to supply nitrogen and oxygen to Braskem, a petrochemical company based in Brazil.  White Martins will build and operate a new cryogenic on-site air separation plant with a capacity of 200 tons per day. more02.03.2010

A Rose in the Bud

The Graduate has one of the most memorable lines in movie history. "There's a great future in plastics," the protagonist Ben is advised, and it's a piece of advice that turned out to be prescient. Driven by steady improvements in cost, quality and choice in the petrochemical industry, plastics have become ubiquitous for packaging, containers, fabrics, coatings and other customer durables. Petrochemicals also deliver the key ingredients for cosmetics, personal care and many of our food and pharmaceutical products. more11.02.2010

Braskem: No Immediate Plans for Sunoco's Largest Plant

Braskem said it has no immediate plans affecting Sunoco's largest plant, located in La Porte, TX, the Houston Business Journal has reported. The Brazilian petrochemical company recently agreed to buy the company's polypropylene business, said it has no immediate plans affecting the company's La Porte facility. more04.02.2010

Braskem Acquires Sunoco Chemicals in the U.S.

Braskem has signed an agreement with Sunoco, an U.S.-based oil company, for the acquisition by Braskem of the polypropylene (PP) business of Sunoco Chemicals. Sunoco will receive $350 million for the shares in Sunoco Chemicals (only PP assets), upon closing, within 60 days. This transaction represents an important step in Braskem's international expansion process. more