Industry: Polyolefins

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) has launched a multiclient study on polypropylene catalyst technologies. The report covers the evolution from early Ziegler-Natta (ZN) catalysts to advanced fourth- and fifth-generation systems using phthalate, diether, and succinate donors. It analyzes market drivers across key end-use segments such as injection molding, fibers, films, and automotive applications. The […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Jim Simon, CEO, Braven Environmental, presented the afternoon keynote address on chemicals day. This was followed by a fireside chat with Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics. Key topics included industry challenges like feedstock sourcing and regulatory hurdles, highlighting Braven’s technological solutions. It also covered investor interest, the use of pyrolysis […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Kelly Knopp, CEO, Citroniq Chemicals, presented the morning keynote address on chemicals day. The presentation was followed by a fireside chat with Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics. Key topics included sustainable polypropylene production from ethanol, integrated technology solutions, carbon capture and avoidance strategies. He also talked about strategic manufacturing location […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Kelly Knopp, CEO, Citroniq Chemicals, presented the morning keynote address on chemicals day. The presentation was followed by a fireside chat with Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics. Key topics included sustainable polypropylene production from ethanol, integrated technology solutions, carbon capture and avoidance strategies. He also talked about strategic manufacturing location […]

At the 2024 ADI Forum, Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics provided an outlook of the chemicals and plastics industries’ expected performance. Key topics included the chemical industry’s mixed outlook, driven by energy transition and sustainability investments, alongside regional shifts in production and an intensifying regulatory landscape. The discussion also touched upon the competitiveness of petrochemical […]

The global chemical industry struggled in 2023. The year was marked by rising inflation rates and low demand from major markets. With China still in recovery, the growth the industry was hoping for never came to fruition. In 2024 we expect things to stay the course and see no drastic changes up or down in […]

One of the largest problems affecting the chemical industry in recent years has been the pressure to transition toward clean energy and reduce carbon emissions. More than 20 of the firms in the Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN) Global Top 50 have made investments recently in sustainability or currently have sustainability projects in development. At […]

Nova chemicals launches metallocene film grade PEs –SURPASS Nova chemical is launching four film grade resins –the first of its new high-performance PE resins underSURPASS trade name, produced with NOVA SCLAIRTECH technology using proprietary single-site catalysts. SURPASS resins deliver a unique combination of properties like toughness, tear strength, clarity and processability. The grades include FPs […]

AMERICAS Shintech seeks permit for ethylene plant Shintech has applied for a permit from the Louisiana Department of Environment Quality for the construction of a 500 KT ethylene plant. A site for the plant has not been chosen yet. Comments: Shintech, the U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical has recently focused on a strategy of backward […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Panuswee Dwivedi, Project Manager, ADI Analytics, provided insight into the evolving U.S. ethane market. Key topics included the significant decrease in U.S. ethane rejection anticipated through 2025 due to expanded ethane cracker capacity and favorable economics. Also discussed were the impact of rising gasoline spread […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Thomas Marthinsen, Head of North America Alliance Office, Borealis, and Nathan Wiker, GM & VP Commodities and Packaging, Nexeo Plastics, spoke during the feedstock panel. Key topics included plastics industry market conditions, customer demand trends, and segment-specific performance (automotive, healthcare, packaging, industrial films). They also […]

At the 2023 FlexPO+ (now incorporated into the ADI Forum), Thomas Marthinsen, Head of North America Alliance Office, Borealis, and Nathan Wiker, GM & VP, Nexeo Plastics, joined moderator Uday Turaga, CEO, ADI Analytics during the polyolefins panel. Key topics included the role of joint ventures and local partnerships in international expansion, and the evolving […]