Ceresana has introduced a new report on the global market for linear low-density polyethylene. The report reveals that the Asia-Pacific region is the largest consumer of LLDPE across the globe.

Exxon Mobil’s framework aims to reduce methane emissions across all phases of production in the oil and gas industry. Via this model, the company has reduced emissions of its U.S. operations by 20 % since 2016 and is working towards its target of achieving a reduction of 15 % across the company.

Time runs out for mercury cell technology in chlorine production, and alternatives are in high demand—Although the December 2017 deadline for the prohibition of mercury cell technology in the EU still seems to be quite far away, time is running out for chlorine producers who have yet to start the conversion or closure process. Even though the regulatory pressures hit a struggling industry hard, it is important to start investigating cost-effective solutions.

Borealis has announced a major upgrading project at its production site in Porvoo, Finland. An investment of EUR 65 million will serve to upgrade the Borstar PE2 plant technology to the third generation (3G), thereby extending the Borstar PE platform.

A lot of development work has gone into the expansion of Engineering Base — and now Aucotec is reaping the rewards. Having often been pioneers, the developers at software designer Aucotec have pulled off a masterstroke with the revamp of the EB platform. The team around Uwe Vogt is seeing something of a boom in orders at the moment, but the Hanover company is keeping its feet firmly on the ground.

Lanxess and Genomatica announce that Lanxess has run a production campaign of bio-based PBT in the world-scale production plant using 20 metric tons of bio-based BDO made with Genomatica’s commercially-proven process.

An explosion on March 4 at a naphtha cracker of the South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical had serious consequences. At least 31 people were injured in the resulting fire. Production in the affected cracker was suspended until further notice.

Located in Germany, the new units will produce raw materials for Nouryon’s biodegradable chelates. Ineos will operate and maintain the new facilities which are scheduled to be completed in 2021-2022.

Givaudan laid the foundation for a new production hub in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province of China. With a total investment of approximately $ 100 million, it represents the company's largest investment in China to date.

From the Elcad CAD system to Engineering Base, the cooperative engineering tool, the German software designer Aucotec has often set trends in software development — and it wants to maintain this trailblazing position in the age of digitalization, too. The SME's recipe for success is based on constantly thinking outside the box, picking up on industry trends and a cooperative management structure and culture that put the emphasis on flexible, agile teams.