Industry: Chemicals & Plastics

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global polypropylene (PP) fiber market, covering fiber types such as bulked continuous filaments, monofilament, spun bonded, melt blown, and more. Produced using Ziegler-Natta or metallocene catalysts, PP fibers are increasingly used in carpets, hygiene and medical goods, geotextiles, and filtration. The report highlights […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global polyolefin foams market, covering polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foams, including next-generation metallocene-based resins. These foams, which could be crosslinked or non-crosslinked, were used in protective packaging, automotive components, sporting goods, and medical applications. The development of high-melt strength […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global polypropylene (PP) film market, covering both unoriented (UOPP) and biaxially oriented (BOPP) films. These cost-effective barrier films are used in flexible packaging, healthcare, cosmetics, and industrial applications. The report examines market shifts driven by sustainability, recyclability, and film performance across developed and […]

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) launched a multiclient study on China’s ethylene and polyethylene (PE) market. The study analyzed key trends that shaped this critical segment of the global chemical value chain, including China’s growing self-sufficiency, evolving trade flows, and capacity expansions. With PE demand historically driven by China, the report provided detailed insights […]

AMERICAS   Sasol and Ineos to move forward with HDPE JV   Sasol and Ineos will be proceeding with a 50-50 JV for the manufacture of bimodal HDPE at Ineos’ manufacturing site in LaPorte, TX. The JV will construct a 470 KTA HDPE plant which is expected to begin operations in 2016. The plant will […]

AMERICAS   Flint Hills Resources to acquire PetroLogistics   Flint Hills Resources will be acquiring propylene producer PetroLogistics for USD 2.1 billion. PetroLogisticsis a major producer of propylene and operates the only propylene dehydrogenation facility currently operating in the United States. The propylene production facility has a capacity of about 725 KTA. Comments: As a […]

AMERICAS  Synthos to build Nd-PBR plant  Synthos will be investing in a USD 170 million synthetic rubber plant at Triunfo, Brazil. The plant will produce neodiyum catalyzed polybutadiene (Nd-PBR) rubber based on Michelin’s technology. The raw material for the plant will be supplied by Braskem. The plant will have a capacity of 80 KTA and […]

AMERICAS  Westlake to place ethylene assets in limited partnership  Westlake Chemical plans to place its ethylene assets into a separately traded limited partnership. Westlake Chemical Partners LP, will own two ethylene facilities at Lake Charles, LA, one ethylene unit at Calvert City, KY and an ethylene pipeline that runs from Mont Belvieu, TX to Westlake’s […]

AMERICAS Repsol licenses CPChem metallocene technology Repsol has licensed the technology for producing metallocene polyethylene from Chevron Phillips Chemical. The technology will be implemented at Repsol’s site in Tarragona, Spain. At Tarragona, Repsol currently can produce 150 KTA of HDPE and 130 KTA of LDPE. Comments: The move by Repsol to be the first licensee […]

AMERICAS Dow Chemical moving ahead with polyethylene projects Dow Chemical is moving ahead with plans to add capacity for polyethylene and related feedstock in the U.S. Gulf Coast and Saudi Arabia. The first units of Sadara, Dow’s joint venture with Saudi Aramco in Jubail, are expected to be on-stream in 2015. Sadara will have a […]

AMERICAS Dow to build R&D facility in Texas Dow Chemical plans to build a new R&D facility at Lake Jackson, TX, near its largest manufacturing site at Freeport, TX. The Texas Innovation Center will house laboratory facilities and technical expertise centers to enable ongoing innovation that supports the commercialization of solutions across high-growth end-use markets […]

AMERICAS Axiall partners with Lotte for a cracker Axiall and Lotte Chemical have signed a preliminary agreement for a 50/50 joint venture for the construction of a 1,000 KTA ethane cracker in Louisiana. The cracker, which would be fed by shale gas, could begin operations in 2018, subject to the project approval by the companies’ […]