Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 18 October 2020

Estee Lauder partners with Sabic, Albea for use of recycled polymer resin

This strategic partnership aligns with ELC’s sustainable packaging goals, which includes increasing the amount of post-consumer recycled (PCR) material in its packaging by up to 50% by 2025.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 17 October 2020

Trinseo receives ISCC mass balance certification

The certification was issued for three material families manufactured at three European sites: polystyrene from Tessenderlo, Belgium, polycarbonate produced in Stade, Germany and synthetic rubber from Schkopau, Germany.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 October 2020

India, China to lead global PVC capacity additions by 2024, says GlobalData

The global polyvinyl chloride (PVC) capacity is poised to see considerable growth by 2024, potentially increasing from 56.13 million tpy in 2019 to 65.60 million tpy in 2024, registering a total growth of 17%.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 October 2020

Arlanxeo sells Canadian olefins business to Mitsubishi

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals. Closing is expected in first half 2021.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 16 October 2020

Sulzer provides mass transfer technology for green rubber production

This piece of equipment plays a crucial role in the manufacture of eco-friendly rubber process oils (RPOs) for the tire and rubber sectors.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 October 2020

AkzoNobel launches UV cured wood coatings

Window manufacturers can now make their production process more efficient and sustainable with a new instant drying solution from AkzoNobel.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 15 October 2020

India to need 5 crackers by 2025 and additional 14 by 2040 to meet the growing demand: Gowda

Indian chemical industry to grow to US$ 300 billion by 2025

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 October 2020

Signet bags Rs. 80 cr orders for supplying HDPE products

The new orders reinforces the company's commitment of producing and supplying high quality products and establishing themselves as a formidable player.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 October 2020

SCS tests use of mechanical r-PS for food contact applications

Members of SCS delivered the proof of concept that mechanically recycled polystyrene can serve as a drop-in solution in form, fill and seal (FFS) production lines.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 October 2020

Henkel supports UN treaty on plastic pollution

The endorsers are urging for a UN treaty that harmonizes the complex landscape of regulatory standards, establishes common metrics and methodologies, mandates the development of national targets and action plans, and supports innovation and infrastructure development to create a level playing field across the plastic value chain.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 October 2020

Shree Renuka Sugars commences Haldia operations

The company manufactures fuel grade ethanol that can be blended with petrol.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 October 2020

ALPLA develops carbon-neutral rPET

With the world’s first carbon-neutral rPET, ALPLA is helping its customers to achieve their sustainability goals.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 October 2020

Wacker to invest $100 mn on expanding VAE production capacity

Company’s Nanjing expansion will more than double its production capacity there, enabling it to meet growing customer demand for its high-quality binders, particularly from China’s buoyant construction industry.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 October 2020

Mitsu Chem Plast wins SME 2020 award

Company has been awarded the 'Compliance Champion SME 2020 Award' at Compliance 10/10, 2020.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 October 2020

Phillips Carbon Black forms new subsidiary

Phillips Carbon Black Limited has today i.e., 12th October, 2020 subscribed to 10,000 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each, of the wholly owned subsidiary, PCBL (TN) Limited, for a total consideration of Rs. 100,000.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 October 2020

BASF to double production capacity for synthetic ester base stocks in Jinshan, China

The capacity expansion is expected to reach full completion by the second half of 2022.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 12 October 2020

AmSty launches new sustainable polystyrene resins

Company has introduced three new PolyRenew products to help customers in the U.S. and Latin America reach their sustainability goals.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 11 October 2020

Coal India to set-up coal-to-methanol plants

Company has invited global bids for setting up a coal to methanol plant and Dankuni Coal Complex in West Bengal is identified as the project site for the proposed plant.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 09 October 2020

Lloyd’s Register sells its energy business portfolio

Company has sold its energy business unit to Inspirit Capital, a London-based investment firm and the transaction is expected to complete on or before the 31st October 2020 and is not subject to any formal regulatory or other approvals.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 08 October 2020

PPG launches new range of flooring coatings

All flooring coating systems are designed for durability, ease of installation and low volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

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