Petrochemicals

INEOS to invest €250 MM in Lavera cracker modernization project in France

BASF adds ISCC EU certification to certified biomass-balanced methanol portfolio

Siam Cement to invest an additional $500 MM in Long Son chemical complex

Borouge to supply advanced polyolefin solutions for next-generation vehicles

ExxonMobil to close Scottish chemicals plant in 2026 amid market uncertainty

European chemicals producers, the European Union's fourth-biggest exporting sector after machinery, automotive and pharmaceuticals, have come under pressure from soaring energy costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and aging infrastructure, deepening their reliance on imports of key feedstocks such as ethylene and propylene.

Vietnam's Nghi Son to keep high crude runs despite derivative unit maintenance

There will be no major impact on main refinery operations, the spokesperson said, adding the November partial shutdown will include some works at its hydrogen manufacturing unit and a catalyst change at its residue hydrodesulphurization unit.

Chevron joins race to explore potential purchase of Lukoil assets, including refineries

Iran confirms seizure of tanker with petrochemical cargo headed for Singapore

Aduro Clean Technologies signs non‑binding LOI for Hydrochemolytic™ technology demonstration plant site in Europe

Zachry Group selected for FEED on world’s largest low-carbon blue methanol project