Qatar Vinyl Company (QVC) is on track to commission Qatar’s inaugural polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Mesaieed by September 2025, ushering in a new chapter in the country’s industrial diversification and expanding its presence in global vinyl markets. The new facility, with a nameplate capacity of 350,000 t/yr, will integrate seamlessly with QVC’s existing infrastructure in […]
Ethylene prices in Asia held steady on Tuesday despite bearish signals from energy markets. CFR Northeast Asia ethylene was assessed at USD 815–825/mt, unchanged from Monday’s assessment, while CFR Southeast Asia remained flat at USD 825–835/mt, according to a regional industry source who noted that “prices remained constant amid a muted buying momentum in the Asian markets.” […]
Sadara Chemical Company has declared a force majeure on LDPE supplies from its Al Jubail plant following a fire incident in early July 2025. The company reported the site fire mid-month, prompting a temporary halt in operations, though the duration of the disruption remains unspecified. Located in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, this LDPE unit supports an annual […]
Hyundai Chemical Co Ltd is preparing for a significant scheduled turnaround at its LDPE/EVA swing plant in Daesan, South Korea, with maintenance anticipated to begin on October 13, 2025, and extend through November 24, 2025, according to a source speaking on condition of anonymity. The facility, which has an annual production capacity of approximately 300,000 mt, routinely […]
According to local media sources, a fire broke out at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited’s (BPCL) Kochi refinery on the evening of July 8, spreading dense black smoke throughout the surrounding area. The fire started near the central warehousing unit and was reportedly sparked by a power surge in a 200-kilovolt underground wire that runs via […]
The Copobras Group has purchased circular polyethylene (PE), which is made by chemical recycling, from Braskem, a multinational petrochemical firm that creates sustainable chemical and plastic solutions to enhance people’s lives. This is the first time the business has brought this type of circular resin to the South American market. Copobras will use the material […]
Vynova has declared that it will halt PVC production at its Beek plant in the Netherlands in November 2025. This decision was made following a thorough examination of the company’s manufacturing base, which was prompted by economic, regulatory, and market issues. The Beek facility has been in operation since 1972 and is located in the […]
Univation Technologies, based in Houston, has announced that Nayara Energy Limited has chosen Univation's Unipol PE process technology for a world-scale manufacturing plant in Vadinar, Gujarat. Nayara Energy's new polyethylene project will construct a production line capable of producing 650,000 tonnes of PE per year.
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