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Research: Developing an energy-saving, carbon-capturing method for making ethylene glycol

New electrochemical system cuts waste, slashes emissions, and conserves energy while producing key chemical

Plastic pollution treaty stalled as Geneva talks end without deal

Delegates discussing the world's first legally binding treaty to tackle plastic pollution failed to reach consensus, diplomats said, voicing disappointment and even rage that the 10-day talks produced no deal.

Digital Exclusive: Monetizing stranded offgases from oil and gas facilities

The objective of this article is to explore various viable solutions to monetize the stranded offgases produced in upstream oil and gas production and processing facilities.

China's ethylene capacity to hit 100 million tons by end-2028

China will add 40 million metric tons of ethylene capacity between 2025 and 2028, taking total capacity for the key plastic industry building block to 100 million tons by the end of the period, a Sinopec executive said on Thursday.

South Korea to announce plan to restructure petrochemical sector facing 'grave' situation

South Korea's government will announce a plan this month to restructure the country's petrochemical sector, which is in a "grave" situation, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said.

China's petrochemical sector set to expand even as losses deepen

A key segment of China's petrochemical sector is set to expand by almost half between now and 2028 even as growing competition in the broader refining sector slashes profits.

SIBUR develops new polyethylene grade for FMCG packaging

SIBUR, Russia's largest polymer producer, has developed a new grade of metallocene linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) for flexible fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) packaging.

Orlen Unipetrol to shut ethylene unit at Litvinov plant for several days

The ethylene unit at Orlen Unipetrol's Litvinov plant in the Czech Republic must be shut for several days due to a technical fault, the company said in a statement.

Chevron Phillips Chemical completes low-viscosity PAO expansion in Belgium

Chevron Phillips Chemical has successfully completed the expansion of its low-viscosity polyalphaolefins production unit in Beringen, Belgium, significantly boosting its manufacturing capacity in Europe.

Sasol expects profit rebound on higher chemical prices and lower impairments

South African petrochemicals company Sasol expects a rebound in full-year profitability on the back of higher chemicals prices, tighter cost controls and lower asset writedowns, it said.