East China’s Polypropylene Market: Price Decline Amid Supply Glut and Demand Slowdown
September 13, 2024 – The East China region, a pivotal market for polypropylene (PP) in China, typically exhibits moderate price levels, falling between those of the North and South China markets. However, since August 2024, a rapid expansion in production capacity has disrupted the market balance, causing PP filament prices in this region to dip…
Tianfeng Securities Bullish on Kaili New Materials’ Mercury-Free Catalyst Prospects
February 8, 2025 – Tianfeng Securities Issues Positive Report on Kaili New Materials’ Mercury-Free Catalyst Market Prospects Tianfeng Securities Co., Ltd. analysts, including Tang Jie, Zhang Feng, Guo Jianqi, and Liu Yiting, have recently conducted an in-depth study on Kaili New Materials and released a research report titled “The Minamata Convention Ushers in a Large…
XLPE Revolution: Transforming Cable Insulation for Industrial & Everyday Use
August 06, 2024 – Cross-Linked Polyethylene Revolutionizes Cable Industry with Its Versatile Applications The cable industry has witnessed a surge in the adoption of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) as an insulation material, underscoring its ascendancy amidst a myriad of contenders. Polyethylene, renowned for its comprehensive performance and ubiquitous applicability, has now transcended its limits through cross-linking,…
Adnoc’s Bold Move: Majority Stake in Covestro Reshapes Industry Dynamics
December 5, 2024 – Adnoc Makes Significant Stride in Global Chemical Industry with Covestro Acquisition In a groundbreaking move, the Arabian Petroleum Company (Adnoc) has announced the successful acquisition of a majority stake in German polymer giant Covestro, marking a pivotal step towards joining the ranks of the world’s top chemical alliances. By the end…
DuPont Sees Solid Q4 and Full-Year 2024, Outlook for 2025 Remains Positive
February 13, 2025 – DuPont Reports Solid 2024 Performance with Notable Growth in Electronics & Industrials Segment DuPont has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results, revealing a robust overall performance with standout contributions from multiple business segments. For the full year, the company achieved net sales of $12.4 billion, marking a 3% increase…
The Struggle for Consensus: Updates on the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty
December 21, 2024 – Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Progress and Challenges in Crafting an International Treaty The issue of plastic pollution has emerged as a pressing environmental dilemma, posing significant threats to marine ecosystems and human health worldwide. In response to this global challenge, the international community, with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and…
Major Upgrade on the Horizon for Shanghai Petrochemical
January 18, 2025 – Shanghai Petrochemical Announces Ambitious Self-Financed Technological Transformation and Upgrade Plan Shanghai Petrochemical has recently announced its plan to self-finance a project worth approximately RMB 21.307 billion to drive a comprehensive technological transformation and quality upgrade across the company. This initiative aims to achieve a more efficient and environmentally friendly production model…
Blockchain Technology Paves the Way for Transparent Chemical Recycling Supply Chains
January 21, 2025 – Mitsubishi Chemical and Chaintope Complete Pilot Test for Chemical Recycling Supply Chain Traceability System Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has recently announced the successful completion of a pilot test for a supply chain traceability system for chemical recycling in collaboration with Chaintope. The test results demonstrate that critical information, such as the type…
Revolutionizing PET Recycling: EPBP’s New Categorization and Design Rules
January 21, 2025 – European PET Bottle Platform Unveils New Design Guidelines for PET Bottle Recycling The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) has recently released a set of innovative design guidelines tailored for PET bottle recycling. These guidelines categorize PET bottles into three distinct groups based on the compatibility of the materials used in the…
China’s Polyethylene Industry: Capacity Growth and Regional Shifts
September 03, 2024 – Driven by the era of large-scale refining and domestic demand-boosting policies, China’s polyethylene (PE) production capacity has been increasing year by year, albeit at a slower rate. By the end of 2023, China’s PE production capacity had reached 31.558 million tons. Among various PE products, the output growth of high-density polyethylene…