A project will be developed by Repsol and Acteco to increase the production capacity of recycled polyolefins at Acteco’s facility in Spain. The move is in line with Repsol’s objective of becoming a net zero emissions company by 2050.

With an aim to strengthen its position in Expancel expandable microspheres, Nouryon has plans to invest in a new US plant in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The facility is expected to meet the growing demand of Expancel across the globe.

Ceresana has recently published the second, completely revised edition of its market study on masterbatches. The top-selling type of masterbatch is currently white masterbatches and the global demand for this type has increased by an average of 2.1 % p.a. over the last eight years, reveals the report.

Avantium plans to commercialise its plants-to-plastics technologies and for this purpose the company has already begun operations of its plant-based Meg demonstration plant and intends to undertake an investment decision for the construction of a new FDCA flagship plant in the Netherlands by the end of the year.

The unique Veova Silane resin can be used by paint producers and formulators for moisture-curing, isocyanate-free, and high-performance coatings. This is also the maiden commercial scale production of a resin based on Hexion's innovative Veova Silane Technology.

Located in the USA, Evonik’s new technology center for 3D printing will prove vital for the development of new, ready-to-use materials for powder bed fusion manufactured by the Structured Polymers technology.

China’s Shenghong Refining Petrochemical Co. has selected KBR to supply proprietary catalyst for its 300 KTA Vinyl Acetate Monomer project in China. Vinyl Acetate Monomer is a vital intermediate used for the production of polymers and resins.

Targeting India’s expanding road-building industry; Total and Indian Oil have established a 50:50 joint venture firm to produce and market high-quality bitumen derivatives. Under the terms of the deal, the new JV Company will set up manufacturing units in different parts of India.

Solvay wants to expand its capacity of specialty polymers once again and builds a new plant in the USA to produce polyether etherketone. In India is the expansion of the production capacity already in progress.

Allthough the low oil price troubles the US shale industry, chemicals giant BASF continues its plants for a propylene Megaplant in the US: The company has chosen Freeport., Texas, as the site for its latest methane-based propylene complex.