The concept of a circular economy, where materials are recycled and reused, is becoming increasingly important in consumer packaging, driven by regulatory requirements...
BASF has broken ground for its new 50,000 t/y polyethylene plant due to go on stream at its integrated production site in Zhanjiang, China, in 2025. The new facility will...
After a long delay, Shell has started up its controversial super-sized US ethane cracker and downstream polyethylene complex at Monaca in western Pennsylvania, close to...
16.07.2017
- Vina SCG Chemicals, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thai conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG), has taken a final investment decision to proceed with construction of its long-delayed...
27.04.2017
- Chinese outbound foreign investment continues to beat records year by year. The Asian powerhouse is investing in overseas markets to acquire advanced technology, know-how and...
17.11.2016
- ExxonMobil is adding 650,000 t/y of high performance polyethylene capacity at its Beaumont, Texas, USA, site, where it already produces 1 m t/y. The oil and petrochemicals group...
15.07.2016
- Dow Chemical has become the first foreign company to receive a trading license from the government of Saudi Arabia. The status allows the US group to hold a 100% stake in the...
23.06.2016
- Dow Chemical has become the first foreign company to receive a trading license from the government of Saudi Arabia. The status allows the US group to hold a 100% stake in the...
