Polymers
thyssenkrupp signs agreement to build new PET production plant in Russia
thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions, a partner for the engineering, construction and service of industrial plants and systems, has signed an agreement with the Russian jointstock company Polyester Plant Ivanovo to build a new PET polymer and staple fibre production plant.
KBR, SOCAR JV awarded second program management contract in Azerbaijan
KBR, Inc.’s JV with SOCAR was awarded a second program management consultancy contract for the Azerikimya Production Union of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan.
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.
- Braskem unveils updated lifecycle assessments for I’m green™ bio-based portfolio 10/8
- Falcker, Vopak sign agreement for worldwide deployment of advanced tank inspection platform 10/8
- Mitsubishi Chemical initiatives joint research project on its antithrombogenic thermoplastic elastomer 10/8
- ABB’s automation and electrification technology to support floating green ammonia production vessel 10/8
- Czech state lending 200,000 tons of oil to Orlen Unipetrol during TAL work 10/8
- Chevron working to restart units at El Segundo refinery (U.S.) after fire 10/8
