PT KPI has selected Topsoe’s Hydroflex technology for the production of renewable fuels at its Cilacap Refinery Complex in Central Java, Indonesia. The unit is expected to produce 6,000 bpsd.

Sabic-Sinopec’s joint venture Sinopec Sabic Tianjin Petrochemical Co. has begun commercial operations of a new polycarbonate plant. With an annual capacity of 260 kT, the unit is expected to meet the growing demands of polycarbonate in the region.

Total Energies has collaborated with Petronas and Mitsui to establish a carbon storage hub in Malaysia. Under the terms of the contract, the parties will identify the best site for the project and also develop a business framework for commercialization of a carbon storage service in the country.

Solvay has recently expanded its China Research & Innovation Center with a new research building in the Solvay Shanghai Technology Park. The project plays a vital role for the company in advancing innovation in China.

Nova Chemicals has plans to build its first mechanical recycling facility in Connersville, Indiana, USA. The facility is expected to process post-consumer plastic films to produce over 100 million pounds of the company’s Syndigo recycled polyethylene by 2026.

Sinopec has commenced operations at its green hydrogen pilot project in Kuqa City of Aksu Prefecture, China. The project plays a significant role for the firm as it aims to produce clean energy for the country.

Grupa Azoty has selected Thyssenkrupp Uhde to develop its new ammonium nitrate neutralization plant in Poland. The plant will be based on the natural circulation process in order to produce liquid ammonium nitrate.

Neste has partnered with Suntory, Eneos and Mitsubishi Corporation to supply its renewable feedstock made from 100 % bio-based raw materials for the production of PET resins. Suntory, the Japanese beverage company will then use the PET resins to produce PET bottles.

Bayer will be developing a new R&D facility at its Monheim site in Germany to strengthen its Crop Protection business. With this, the firm aims to support regenerative agriculture by developing and bringing to market new Crop Protection solutions.

Evonik has sold its Lülsdorf site along with its associated cyanuric chloride business in Wesseling, Germany to the International Chemical Investors Group. With this move, the Group has also acquired all the production units at the site.