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CHEMICAL RECYCLING
Technology of future or token gesture? Only around one third of planned recycling facilities likely to be built – Conversio study
14.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES
North America December: Except for polystyrene, rollovers prevail / Weak end markets slow down growth / Only gradual recovery expected in 2026
13.01.2026
POLYMER PRICES
North America November: Fundamental market weakness, lower feedstock costs put pressure on prices / End of year expected to be quiet
10.12.2025
EXXONMOBIL
Petchem giant to reportedly shutter Mossmorran C2 cracker / Move to leave only one ethylene plant in UK
20.11.2025
OIL & GAS
ConocoPhillips set to lay off more than 3,000 staff – reports / Other sector giants embarking on cost-cutting drive
12.09.2025
SHELL
Search for partners for petchem segment intensified / Division apparently burning through funds / Divestment of modern PE site in US
12.09.2025
SHELL
Oil giant drops Dutch biofuels projects / Construction not to resume after 2024 pause
10.09.2025
EXXONMOBIL
Speculation sees US giant pulling out of EU / Mossmorran cracker and Belgian assets up for grabs?
09.09.2025
UN PLASTICS TREATY
Environmental protestors target Ineos with surprise stunt / Greenpeace and plastics makers at loggerheads over global waste crisis
06.08.2025
POLYMER PRICES
North America June: Prices trend sideways or firmer / Uncertainty due to US tariff policy / Hurricane season likely to trigger more stock purchases / Price increases announced for standard thermoplastics in July
15.07.2025
SHELL
Energy giant partners with Yokogawa Electric on robotics, AI plant maintenance
01.07.2025
POLYMER PRICES
North America May: Prices unchanged or down / Key sectors still weak / Tariff policy continues to create uncertainty / Feedstock costs predominantly lower / Sluggish environment set to continue in June
11.06.2025
IRAN
Petchem production on upward trajectory despite sanction pressure / Economic crisis impacts local consumption / Results of export-diversification campaign unclear
13.05.2025
LUCOBIT
German compounding specialist develops EBA compounds with up to 80% calcium carbonate
06.05.2025
INEOS
Third major US energy deal passes regulatory muster / Terms not disclosed / “Attractive” market
23.04.2025
SHELL
Sale of chemicals business in Europe and US confirmed / CEO Sawan considers “selective closures”
28.03.2025
POLYMER PRICES
Polyurethane feedstocks March: Processors successfully fend off demands for price hikes / Availability high, demand low / Harsh tone criticised
21.03.2025
POLYMER PRICES
North America February: Unrest on US polymer market due to Trump's threat of import tariffs / Prices vary but predominantly stable
11.03.2025
SHELL
Energy giant may quit chemicals in US and Europe / Asset sales planned?
06.03.2025
BP
Back to petroleum / CEO says renewables don't pay / Activist shareholder holds sway
05.03.2025
INEOS
New oil and gas investment in the US / Fossil resurgence under new Trump term?
09.01.2025
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Research predicts feedstock of the future / Recycling to become main carbon source for plastics – nova-Institute report
06.01.2025
POLYMER PRICES
North America November: Rollovers, reductions on weak market fundamentals / Weakness set to continue into new year / Trump's customs duties big unknown factor
10.12.2024
CHEMICAL RECYCLING
Zero Waste Europe calls for virgin production cap over chemical reclaim / Industry sees benefit for mixed plastics waste
10.12.2024
UN PLASTICS TREATY
No consensus after Busan talks / Petchem industry accused of ‘unsupportive' behaviour / Rising endorsement of production caps / Further session planned
04.12.2024
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