Exploring the Versatile Applications of Methanol to Olefins Technology
February 26, 2025 – Methanol to Olefins (MTO) technology is gradually emerging as a dazzling new star in the modern chemical industry, bringing unprecedented transformations to olefin production. Utilizing methanol as its core raw material, this innovative technique employs a series of meticulously designed chemical reactions and processes to skillfully convert methanol into olefin products…
Titanium Dioxide Sector’s New Energy Ambitions Stall: CNNC Halts $530M Iron Phosphate Project Amid Overcapacity Crisis
June 4, 2025 – The cross-industry rush of the titanium dioxide sector into new energy has hit a critical turning point. In a recent announcement, CNNC Titanium Dioxide revealed plans to terminate its previously announced 3.82-billion-yuan project for a 500,000-ton-per-year iron phosphate production line, redirecting the remaining 1.666-billion-yuan raised capital into working capital. This decision…
Bio-Based Plastics Excluded as EU Adjusts Recycled Material Targets for Vehicles
July 15, 2025 – EU’s Revised ELV Regulation Sparks Industry Debate Over Recycled Plastic Targets Brussels – The European Parliament’s recent decision to lower mandatory recycled plastic content in new vehicles has ignited intense discussions across the plastics value chain. Lawmakers voted 79-27 to reduce the target from initially proposed 25% to 20%, with 15%…
Noriware’s Biodegradable Films: A Green Solution to the Global Plastic Crisis
February 19, 2025 – Switzerland, the global frontrunner in innovation, has once again demonstrated its remarkable prowess in leading the pack. With 13 consecutive years atop the Global Innovation Index, the nation not only serves as a cradle of world innovation but has also forged the first-ever innovation strategic partnership with China, harboring immense potential…
Encapsys Goes Local: Milliken’s Singapore Gamble for Faster Asian Innovation
May 30, 2025 -Milliken’s Singapore Breakthrough: A Game-Changer for Asia’s Color Masterbatch Industry AsiaMB Exclusive – The color masterbatch sector is set to benefit from Milliken & Company’s strategic new Asian production hub. The global manufacturer’s first chemical plant in Singapore represents a $50 million investment that will reshape regional supply chains for performance-enhancing additives….
Chemical Industry Insights: Divergent Financial Performances in 2024 Half-Year Reports
August 26, 2024 – Multiple listed companies in the chemical industry have recently released their semi-annual financial reports for 2024. Among them, Baoti Co., Ltd. experienced a slight increase in operating revenue during the reporting period, with its net profit attributable to shareholders rising by 5.85% year-on-year. However, its non-net profit after deducting non-recurring profits…
K 2025 Sets New Sustainability Standard with Reusable Cup Initiative
May 27, 2025 – The Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre in Germany is set to take a significant step towards sustainability at the upcoming K 2025 International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition. The centre will launch its “Groundbreaking Sustainability Initiative”, which will see the debut of a reusable cup system in all bars and restaurants during the…
Sinopec’s Yueyang Ethylene Project: A $5.3B Industrial Behemoth Forging Ahead
September 23, 2024 – The highly anticipated flagship project among Hunan Province’s “Top Ten Industrial Projects” in 2024, Sinopec’s Yueyang region (Hunan Petrochemical) 1 million metric tons per annum (MMTPA) ethylene refining and petrochemical integration project, is forging ahead at full speed, with its site preparation activities presenting a bustling scene of intense activity. In…
Jilin Petrochemical’s HDPE Project Hits Key Milestone with Successful Installation of Silo Stairwells
Jilin Petrochemical’s high-density polyethylene project made remarkable progress on July 16th. During the five-hour intense construction undertaken by Huanqiu Jilin Chemical Construction, two crucial silo stairwells were successfully installed in one go, marking a milestone achievement that signifies the official commencement of the installation phase for the project’s silo pneumatic conveying system. It is reported…
Global Plastic Pollution: An Urgent Call for Action
【Color Masterbatch Industry Network】July 26 news, Plastic and microplastics have pervaded every corner of the Earth, even entering the human body, and their massive quantity is far beyond a simple measurement of 1000 or 2000 tons. In fact, the global per capita weekly intake of microplastics is approximately 5 grams, equivalent to the weight of…