Polymers
Saudi Aramco acquires Novomer’s polyol business and associated technologies
Saudi Aramco has acquired the Converge product line and associated operations and technologies from US-based Novomer Inc.
ExxonMobil introduces low viscosity Vistamaxx polymers to improve processing
ExxonMobil is introducing low viscosity Vistamaxx performance polymers that can be used to maintain or improve cycle times of injection molded or extruded applications.
INEOS O&P USA implements vertical integration strategy through WL Plastics acquisition
INEOS O&P USA has acquired 100% of the shares of WLP Holding Corp., one of the largest high density polyethylene pipe manufacturers in North America.
Grace to provide UNIPOL PP process technology and services at Braskem La Porte, TX facility
W. R. Grace & Co. will provide its UNIPOL PP process technology and services to Braskem America’s newest planned facility in La Porte, TX, which could begin operations in early 2019.
Arkema increases its Kynar fluoropolymer capacities in China
Arkema has increased its Kynar PVDF production capacity by 25% at its Changshu platform near Shanghai.
Braskem commissions new polyethylene plant in La Porte, Texas
Braskem has commissioned a new ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene production plant at its La Porte, Texas site.
ExxonMobil expands Exceed XP performance polymers portfolio
ExxonMobil is expanding its Exceed XP portfolio with the introduction of new grades that deliver exceptional performance advantages for resin converters and end-users.
Covestro declares force majeure on polyurethane raw materials
Due to an unforeseen production outage at a supplier of nitric acid, Covestro’s European production facilities for the isocyanates MDI and TDI can currently only be operated at reduced capacity.
BASF, Avantium establish JV for bio-based chemicals
BASF and Avantium have formed a new JV for the production and marketing of furandicarboxylic acid, as well as the marketing of polyethylenefuranoate.
Measure naturally occurring radioactive material in polypropylene plants
In the petrochemical industry, process plants often rely on radiation-based level and density detectors.
- Methanex buys OCI Global's methanol business for $2.06 B 9/9
- Hungary's MOL reaches deals for oil transport via Druzhba pipeline 9/9
- EU gives South Africa $35 MM in grants for green hydrogen plans 9/9
- Russia's September western port oil loadings to rise 1.5% m/m despite seasonal refinery maintenance 9/9
- Transition to cleaner fuels seen dragging on China's oil demand growth 9/9
- Italy calls for early review of EU combustion engine ban 9/9
