Petrochemicals

TotalEnergies starts production at France’s first advanced plastics recycling plant

TotalEnergies has launched France’s first advanced plastics recycling plant, with a capacity of 15,000 tpy, at its Grandpuits site southeast of Paris. This start-up marks another step in the conversion of the refinery into a zero-crude platform.

ADNOC and OMV advance formation of Borouge Group International AG

The formation of Borouge Group International AG, through the combination of Borouge Plc and Borealis, and acquisition of Nova Chemicals, is progressing according to plan, with the transactions close expected by the end of March 2026, subject to customary conditions.

2026 AFPM Annual Meeting: Continuing as a global stabilizing force and shaping the narrative

The 2026 American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Annual Meeting has kicked off at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Louisiana (U.S.) and runs through March 17th.

Neste commissions largest upgrading facility for liquefied waste plastic, scales up chemical recycling

Evonik expands distribution partnership with IMCD for VISIOMER® Specialty Methacrylates in the U.S.

ABB open to pursuing more than one multi-billion-dollar acquisition this year

Clariant successfully demonstrates advanced pyrolysis oil upgrading technology for circular plastics with Borealis and SINTEF

Indorama Ventures' consortium to develop state-of-the-art rPET facility in Nigeria

America First Refining plans new Texas refinery, first in nearly 50 years

America First Refining (AFR) plans to build the first new U.S. oil refinery in nearly half a century at the Port of Brownsville in South Texas. President Donald Trump announced the project, describing it as part of a broader push to expand domestic energy production and strengthen U.S. energy security.

Chevron Lummus Global expands portfolio with Fischer-Tropsch liquids upgrading solutions

Previously licensed by Chevron U.S.A. Inc., these solutions deliver premium products such as Group III/III+ base oils, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and high-quality jet and diesel fuels with unmatched reliability, efficiency and consistently high performance.