04.12.2015
- China’s role within the global chemical industry has so far mostly been seen as an export market for global producers, not only for specialty chemicals but also for many basic...
21.08.2015
- Finnish technology and engineering provider Neste Jacobs has been chosen by Borouge to provide front end engineering and design (FEED) services on a polyethylene plant modification...
22.05.2015
- BASF has declared force majeure for ethylene-oxide (EO)-based products in its Care Chemicals portfolio, due to a captive shortage of the ethylene derivative. The restrictions apply...
20.01.2015
- The development of shale gas and the resulting low prices for natural gas in the United States have resulted in a major change in the production costs of plastics. According to the...
03.12.2014
- With the signing of a long-term agreement to cooperate with Russia's biggest polyethylene producer, Kazanorgsintez, BASF has gained a firmer toehold in that country's...
26.11.2014
- On August 1, 2014, Songwon's acquisition of the specialty chemicals business of Indian company SeQuent Scientific, which includes the polymer stabilizer business, the production...
28.10.2014
- After receiving all permits, the board of South African chemical producer Sasol has given the green light to begin construction on the company's planned $8.1 billion, 1.5 million t...
19.09.2014
- After completing the front-end engineering and design contracts, Russian petrochemical giant Sibur said it is pressing ahead with previously announced plans for a $9.5 billion...
