ABB has entered a landmark supply agreement with Citroniq to provide advanced automation, electrification, and digital technologies for what is set to become the world’s first full commercial-scale biogenic polypropylene facility. The project, located in Nebraska, will use corn-based ethanol feedstock to produce fully certified 100% bio-based polypropylene, with operations scheduled to begin in 2029. […]
Tianhong Chemical has resumed operations at its propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility in Dongying, Shandong province, China, after completing a maintenance turnaround. According to a market source, “The company is heard to have resumed operations at the plant around August 25, 2025, following a maintenance shutdown that began around June 30, 2025. However, an official statement […]
Maoming Petrochemical Shihua has taken its methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) unit offline in Guangdong, China, following the start of a maintenance turnaround late last week. A market source in China told, “The company shut the plant for maintenance around August 27, 2025. The duration of the shutdown could not be determined, and confirmation from […]
Aster Chemicals and Energy is expected to keep its monoethylene glycol (MEG) unit in Jurong, Singapore, offline for longer than initially planned, after postponing the facility’s restart due to unforeseen circumstances. According to a source in Singapore, the unit, which was shut in early August 2025 for scheduled maintenance, was originally slated to return to […]
Evonik has officially inaugurated Asia’s first world-scale alkoxides facility on Jurong Island, Singapore, a development that marks a pivotal step in its global catalyst strategy and reinforces its long-term commitment to the region. The plant, which carries an annual production capacity of 100,000 metric tons, represents a mid-double-digit-million-euro investment first announced in May 2023. Built […]
Hengli Petrochemical has reportedly shut down its purified terephthalic acid (PTA) facilities in Huizhou, China, following technical complications that surfaced earlier this week. According to a Polymerduniya source, the company halted operations on August 21, 2025, though the precise timeline for resumption remains uncertain. “The company is heard to have shut its units due to […]
Hyundai Chemical is preparing for a planned shutdown of its polypropylene (PP) units in Daesan, South Korea, in what could become a significant supply event for the Asian market heading into year-end. Market sources informed that the company is expected to take both units offline around October 13, 2025, with operations scheduled to resume by […]
Ethylene prices showed mixed movements across Asia on Wednesday, with Northeast Asia edging higher while Southeast Asia remained unchanged. CFR Northeast Asia prices were assessed at USD 840–850/mt, up by USD 5/mt from Tuesday. A regional industry source told that, “Ethylene prices in Northeast Asia saw an increase, backed by a rise in local purchasing […]
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has announced plans for a ₹95,000 crore refinery expansion project aimed at significantly boosting India’s domestic refining capacity and reducing reliance on imports. The investment, one of the largest in the state-run refiner’s history, underscores the company’s strategic push to strengthen energy security while aligning with the nation’s long-term industrial […]
Türkiye’s SASA Polyester announced sweeping details of its $25 billion petrochemical investment in Yumurtalık, positioning the project as one of the largest industrial undertakings in the country’s history. The multi-phase complex, unveiled this week, is designed to dramatically reduce Türkiye’s reliance on imported petrochemicals while propelling SASA into the ranks of global-scale producers. The project, […]
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