Braskem, Encina to develop circular feedstock to produce recycled polypropylene

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

08 Dec 20

The recycled polypropylene materials will be used in applications such as food packaging, consumer and hygiene products

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LyondellBasell and Sasol complete Louisiana joint venture transaction

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

03 Dec 20

The 50/50 JV includes a 1.5 MM tonne ethane cracker, 0.9 MM ton low-density and linear-low density polyethylene…

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LyondellBasell, Sasol form integrated polyethylene JV in Louisiana, US

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

05 Oct 20

LyondellBasell has also agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Sasol’s U.S. Base-Chemicals business in Lake Charles for…

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Braskem begins commercial production at new polypropylene plant in Texas

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

11 Sep 20

The new polypropylene facility, located in La Porte, Texas, can produce more than 450 kilotons (kt) or equivalent…

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LyondellBasell commissions pilot molecular recycling facility in Italy

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

09 Sep 20

LyondellBasell’s MoReTec technology is capable of converting post-consumer plastic waste into feedstock, which use can be used in…

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Braskem advances in research into chemical recycling of plastics

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

01 Sep 20

The contract was obtained after Braskem participated in a selection process conducted by National Industrial Learning Service (Senai)…

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SK Capital to buy Baker Hughes’ speciality polymers business

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

27 Jul 20

Baker Hughes’ speciality polymers business is involved in the production of speciality low molecular weight olefin polymers

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Braskem completes construction on new polypropylene plant in US

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

26 Jun 20

The new polypropylene production facility has an annual production capacity of more than 450 kilotons (kt)

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Solenis completes the acquisition of the paper business of ChemSystems

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

02 Jun 20

ChemSystems is a leading producer and supplier of specialized chemical solutions for water-intensive industries

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EBRD to provide $139m funding to Polish chemical producer Grupa Azoty

By NS Packaging Staff Writer

01 Jun 20

The facility will include a fully integrated propane dehydrogenation unit as well as a polypropylene unit to produce…

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