Press Releases
28 August 2023
Neste has entered a cooperation with Suntory, ENEOS and Mitsubishi Corporation to enable the production of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin made with renewable Neste RE™ on a commercial scale. Neste RE is Neste’s feedstock for polymers production, made 100% from bio-based raw materials such as waste and residues, e.g. used cooking oil, to replace fossil feedstock in the value chain. Japanese beverage company Suntory will utilize the renewable PET resin to produce b
Read more...25 August 2023
LyondellBasell announced today that Jiangsu Fenghai High-Tech Materials Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Fenghai) has selected the LyondellBasell Lupotech T high-pressure polyethylene technology for a new production site. The Lupotech T process technology will be used for a 200 kiloton per year (KTA) vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) line. The new line will be located in Lianyungang, Jiangsu Province, P.R. of China. “This latest award once again demonstrates that our Lupot
Read more...24 August 2023
RPP Containers, a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor of reusable bulk containers, has partnered with ALPAL to be the exclusive stocking distributor of the highly anticipated 40 x 48 x 43 Stackable Foldable IBC. This strategic partnership brings together two industry leaders to provide customers with innovative storage and transportation solutions. As the exclusive stocking distributor, RPP Containers will have the 40 x 48 x 43 Stackable Foldable IBC readily available for
Read more...Industry Leaders Partner for National Program Showcasing Environmental Benefits of Plastic Packaging
23 August 2023
Leaders across the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) value chain have partnered for a national campaign to highlight the significant sustainability advantages of the packaging material while also raising awareness of the importance of recycling. They have teamed up for an episode of Public Television’s Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid and a series of national commercials that will air on cable television. “The importance of debunking misconceptions of PET pa
Read more...23 August 2023
NIPPON SHOKUBAI CO., LTD. (Nippon Shokubai) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have reached an agreement on joint development of an ammonia cracking system, expecting establishment of a hydrogen and ammonia supply chain that enables high-volume transport. Ammonia is garnering attention today as a hydrogen carrier that enables safe transport and storage of hydrogen, a fuel that emits no CO2 when combusted, in large volumes over great distances. Plans to establish supply chai
Read more...22 August 2023
TotalEnergies and INPEX have signed an agreement with PTTEP in order to acquire the 100% interest held by PTTEP in the AC-RL7 permit in Australia. Under the terms of the agreement, which is subject to approval by the relevant authorities, TotalEnergies will acquire a 26% interest in the permit in line with its equity in Ichthys LNG, while INPEX will acquire the remaining 74% and assume operatorship. The permit covers an area of 418 sq.km in the Timor Sea, approximately 250 kilometer
Read more...21 August 2023
Tennant Company, a world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing solutions to reinvent how the world cleans, has released its annual Sustainability Report. The report, detailing achievements for the 2022 fiscal year, also details the development of the Company’s new Thriving People, Healthy Planet framework. “By embedding sustainability into how we work, we’ll continue to deliver solutions that help our customers solve their biggest challenges and me
Read more...19 August 2023
LyondellBasell today announced it has declared a dividend of $1.25 per share, to be paid September 5, 2023, to shareholders of record on August 28, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of August 25, 2023. About LyondellBasell We are LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) – a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a circ
Read more...18 August 2023
Brenntag, the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, today announced an expansion of the existing distribution agreement with KRONOS International to now cover countries in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), in addition to North Asia (China, Hong Kong, Korea, Taiwan), South Asia (Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), Australia and New Zealand. KRONOS is a leading global producer and marketer of va
Read more...The "Plastic Regulatory Market, By Type of Regulation, By Application, and By Geography - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2023 - 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Governments worldwide are acknowledging the environmental, social, and health impacts of single-use plastic waste and are enacting regulations to curb its production and disposal. The global plastic regulatory market is experiencing dynamic changes as these new
Read more...17 August 2023
The "Polymer Blends & Alloys Market by Type (PC, PPE/PPO-Based Blends and Alloys), Application (Automotive, Electrical and Electronics, Consumer Goods), and Region (Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and RoW) - Global Forecasts to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global polymer blends & alloys market is estimated to reach USD 6.6 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2023 to 2028. The market, which was
Read more...16 August 2023
The new Luran S MED 797S SPF30 is a member of INEOS Styrolution’s ASA product family Luran S. Luran S excels with strong property performance such as chemical resistance, UV resistance, and impact strength. Suitable for injection moulding applications, Luran S offers excellent flowability for easy processing. Luran S MED 797S SPF30, available in NR (Natur) and in white (WT000112), builds on these strengths. The product shows excellent chemical resistance against alcohol
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