CHIMEI Chemical Co., Ltd. announced the official start of mass production at its newly-built PS production lines in Zhangzhou on March 10. These production lines, with an annual capacity of 350,000 tons, are expected to be fully operational in the second half of this year. Combined with the PS production capacity of Zhenjiang CHIMEI, they … Read more
South Korean President Yoon and Aramco President & CEO Amin H. Nasser attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the $7 billion Shaheen petrochemical project in Ulsan, South Korea. Ministers and senior officials from both countries also attended the milestone event. The Shaheen project, which was announced in November 2022, is being developed by Aramco affiliate S-OIL … Read more
German chemical company BASF has started producing its first bio-based polyol, Sovermol®, at its Mangalore site in India. The product meets the increasing demand for eco-friendly solutions in various industries, such as New Energy Vehicles (NEV), windmills, flooring, and protective industrial coatings in the Asia Pacific region. The Sovermol production facility is operational after comprehensive … Read more
Gulbrandsen, a global specialty chemicals leader, has started production of triethylaluminum (TEAL) at a new manufacturing facility located in Dahej, India, to meet increasing global demand. Aluminum Alkyls are used as co-catalysts for manufacturing polyolefins, synthetic rubber, pharmaceuticals, and other fine chemicals. “This investment supports Gulbrandsen’s commitment to meet the growing needs of our customers … Read more
The Momentive Performance Materials group (Momentive) announced a growth investment to build a new manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. Breaking ground on what will be home to a new state-of-the-art facility, this new site will expand Momentive’s manufacturing capacity to serve the growing Southeast Asian market demand for specialty silicones in industries including beauty and … Read more
BASF announced its investment in a new citral plant as part of its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China, and menthol and linalool downstream plants at its Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. These plants are expected to come on stream from 2026 onwards. The investment is driven by growing demand from the global flavor and fragrance … Read more
Sumitomo Chemical India Limited recently faced an accident at their Bhavnagar site in Gujarat on February 24, 2023. Following this incident, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) issued an order on its website, instructing the company to restrict and close its operations at the Bhavnagar site. The GPCB has set certain conditions that the company … Read more
SABIC’s participation in the Shareek program highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing partnerships with the private sector and supporting sustainable growth in the national economy. The program, launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, aims to develop public-private partnerships and build a prosperous national economy by attracting investments and developing industries associated with … Read more
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL), a leading player in the Indian chemical industry, has recently expanded its Caustic Soda Lye Plant at its Dahej Complex from 785 MTPD to 1310 MTPD in line with its growth plans. As a part of this expansion, a new 700 MTPD Caustic Evaporation Unit (CEU) has also been … Read more
Evonik, a global leader in silica manufacturing, has announced an investment in the expansion of its production plant for fumed aluminum oxide in Yokkaichi, Japan. The expansion, which is set to become operational in 2025, will be the company’s first alumina plant in Asia and will focus on the production of specialty solutions for lithium-ion … Read more
Air Liquide and Sasol have signed two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with TotalEnergies and its partner Mulilo for the long-term supply of renewable power to Sasol’s Secunda site, where Air Liquide operates the world’s largest oxygen production site. The PPAs will provide a total capacity of 260 MW, adding to the 220 MW signed with … Read more
Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited (KCI) has performed Bhumi Puja for setting up a new Formaldehyde plant at the existing manufacturing facility at GIDC, Ankleshwar Gujarat on 23rd February 2023. The upcoming Formaldehyde plant will be with the latest Metal Oxide-based technology. This 300 TPD (tons per day) new capacity with superior technology will cater … Read more
Fluor has won a contract from Dow to provide front-end engineering and design (FEED) and engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) services for the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene cracker and derivatives complex. This will be located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. Fluor will start with the initial FEED award in Q1 and expects … Read more
Italian technology company NextChem and its subsidiary MyRechemical have signed an agreement with Dutch joint venture Dimeta to explore opportunities to produce low-carbon renewable and recycled carbon dimethyl ether (DME) from waste for use in LPG. DME is similar to propane and can be blended with LPG without requiring changes to appliances or infrastructure, offering … Read more
Univar Solutions Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced a distribution agreement with SI Group for Ibuprofen, an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to produce ibuprofen drugs for the pharmaceutical market. “Our strategic relationship with SI Group provides customers in Brazil … Read more
INEOS Olefins Belgium has announced it has raised €3.5 billion to support the construction and operation of the most environmentally sustainable cracker in Europe. This is the largest investment in the European chemical sector for a generation. The plant will have the lowest carbon footprint in Europe, three times lower than the average European steam … Read more
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC (CPChem) and Nexus Circular LLC have entered into a long-term commercial agreement for the supply of circular liquid feedstocks from Nexus’ advanced recycling facility. CPChem has been a customer of Nexus for over two years, receiving consistent bulk shipments of ISCC PLUS certified materials. The new agreement further strengthens the … Read more
Navin Fluorine International Limited, a major player in India’s specialty chemicals sector, has recently begun production at two international plants – one for the manufacture of a key agro-chemical intermediate and another Multi-Purpose Plant. The plants have been established by the company’s subsidiary, Navin Fluorine Advanced Sciences Limited (NFASL). The manufacture of this key agro-chemical … Read more
LOTTE INEOS Chemical has today announced plans to increase VAM production capacity from the current 450,000 tonnes to 700,000 tonnes with the addition of a third VAM plant. The new plant is scheduled to start-up by the end of 2025. VAM is widely used for everyday products such as food packaging, solar panels, windscreens, polarizing … Read more
Ion Exchange (India) has received a Letter of Award from Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL). The award is for the work of Water Treatment Plant for IOCL’s Panipat refinery capacity expansion project (P-25). This includes Reverse Osmosis, Demineralization Plant, Condensate Polishing Unit, Zero Liquid Discharge Plant. The contract also includes Operation and Maintenance for two years … Read more