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BP
Energy group sells refinery and petrochemicals business in Germany to Klesch
23.03.2026
CIRPLUS
Online marketplace for plastic regranulates is being liquidated
23.03.2026
LOGISTICS
Soaring diesel prices put inter-Europe goods transportation at risk / Sea freight rates also rise
20.03.2026
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Converting plastics waste into high-quality feedstock for polyolefins / Partnership led by Clariant, Borealis claims 'significant' tech milestone
20.03.2026
TOTALENERGIES
Chemical recycling plant starts up in France / Significant reduction in recycling targets reported
20.03.2026
POLYMER PRICES – UPDATE
Standard thermoplastics March/April: Price surges put processors under immense pressure / Passing on increases proving difficult / Prices rise across the board by EUR 400/t
19.03.2026
RECYCLASS
European plastics recyclability initiative expands guidance across packaging, durable goods sectors
19.03.2026
PTA
EU: Provisional anti-dumping duties on imports from South Korea and Mexico
18.03.2026
POLYURETHANE
Middle East crisis unlikely to cause raw-material shortages / Bottlenecks in foam production, availability could occur
18.03.2026
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
'Collapse' of German investor outlook – ZEW / European mood dims / Iran war sparks inflation, growth concerns
18.03.2026
LANXESS
Sale of Envalior stake to financial investor Advent suspended
17.03.2026
PLASTICS RECYCLING GERMANY
Industry caught between challenges, willingness to invest and wait-and-see approach: 'We are in a paradoxical situation' / IK Circular Packaging Days 2026
17.03.2026
UKRAINE
Customs Service introduces plastics waste classification / New rules to facilitate EU entry / Plastics industry grapples with war-related challenges
17.03.2026
EVERTIS
PET film manufacturer plans to build new plants in Portugal and Spain
17.03.2026
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT
German industry association urges plastics converters to reject unjustified force majeure notifications / Speaks of involving antitrust authorities
16.03.2026
CHINA
State of emergency: Middle East conflict shakes petrochemicals sector / High import dependence
16.03.2026
EU POLICY
Commission adopts ‘Made in Europe' proposal / Move aims to restore region's competitiveness, boost decarbonisation / Coalition launches circular campaign
16.03.2026
REPEATS
Dutch recycling ops insolvent / Capacity estimated at 70,000 t/y
16.03.2026
CARBIOS
PET recycler hits back at ‘destabilisation operation' by former executive / Financing of new plant in France still unclear / Company sees three-month setback
16.03.2026
BIOPLASTICS
German researchers lead charge to develop bio-alternative to plastics for electrical uses
16.03.2026
POLYURETHANE
Dow, Huntsman, Lanxess raise prices for MDI and polyols
13.03.2026
SABIC
Resin maker changes C2/C3 formula-based contracts / Price hikes for PE, PP
12.03.2026
SAUDI ARAMCO
Oil and gas group warns against 'catastrophic consequences' of Iran war for global oil market / G7 countries release national reserves
12.03.2026
LOGISTICS
War in Middle East grips maritime logistics / Freight rates surge / Forces majeures announced due to supply shortages
12.03.2026
ENERGENTA
German recycler seals takeover of MBA Polymers' local ops
12.03.2026
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