Univation Technologies’ Unipol PE process technology will be used for three world-scale PE reactor lines at the mega Amur Gas Chemical Complex in Russia. The three lines will include two 600,000 TPY full-density plants for HDPE/LLDPE production and a single 600,000 TPY line focused on a broad-range of both bimodal and unimodal HDPE production.

Ipack-Ima, the global trade fair specialising in food and non-food processing as well as packaging is expected to take place from May 3 – 6, 2022 in Milan, Italy. The organisers of the event also aim to highlight non-food, end-of-line and crossing technology solutions in the upcoming show.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has reported that its Chemical Activity Barometer climbed 0.9 % in October on a three-month moving average basis. It also stated that the barometer was down 3.3 % in October on a year-over-year basis.

Ineos Olefins and Polymers USA has acquired Sasol’s 50 % stake to become 100 % owner of the Gemini HDPE facility in Texas, USA. The move is expected to increase the Ineos Group’s global HDPE market share.

Celanese announced plans to expand manufacturing production capacity at its site in Bishop, Texas/USA.

Akzo Nobel has strengthened its position in the North American hydrogen peroxide market with the acquisition of the remaining shares of Eko Peroxide. The Dutch company had originally founded Eko as a joint venture enterprise with OCI Peroxygens.

ABB recently launched ABB Ability Liquid Routing Library which is a control engineering inventory for food and beverage manufacturers and those in other liquid related industries, including tank farms, pharmaceuticals and chemical resin plants.

Mitsubishi Engineering-Plastics’ new low-odour and low-residue Iupital 05 Polyacetal Series proves beneficial for the automotive, electronics and general industries as it enables to reduce emissions while maintaining excellent chemical, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties with exceptional wear resistance.

With an aim to locally produce epoxy resins and expand its production capacity in the region, Sika has commissioned a new manufacturing plant in Dubai. The move is expected to increase flexibility in production, shorten delivery times, optimise cost structures, and reduce inventories.

Ineos’ new business is in line with Europe’s zero-carbon future and will aim at building capacity in order to produce hydrogen across its sites in Europe. With this move, the company will decarbonise energy for its existing operations as well as supply hydrogen to other sectors.