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End the use of leaded gasoline worldwide
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Sinochem News News on August 30, the United Nations Environment Programme announced that as Algeria’s gas stations stopped supplying leaded gasoline in July this year, the world "officially" ended the use of this fuel that is harmful to health and polluting the environment .
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Dow will expand MA production capacity in the U.S.
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Recently, Dow will invest in the expansion of 50,000 tons/year of methyl acrylate (MA) production capacity on the Gulf Coast of the United States .
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Semiconductor shortage leads to weaker demand for automotive chemicals
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
ICIS pointed out that in August, paint manufacturer PPG estimated that due to semiconductor shortages, global automobile production decreased by 2 million units in the second quarter, which had a negative sales impact on the company .
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Total Vision Receives Green Loan for Project Financing
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
com News on August 23, TotalEnergies Envision Energy Services & Solutions, a Chinese distributed photovoltaic investment, development and operation company, announced The first batch of withdrawals for the US$80 million cross-border portfolio financing project jointly provided by the bank is the first non-recourse project financing in China's new energy sector and the first green loan in China's industrial and commercial distributed photovoltaic sector .
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LG Chem recycles MMA to produce ABS resin
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Market participants predict that the global demand for transparent ABS is expected to grow from about 270,000 tons/year this year to about 360,000 tons/year in 2026, with an average annual growth rate of over 6% .
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Focus on the Chinese market to build a nylon 66 industrial chain-A talk by Dou Fangfang, Director of INVISTA Intermediates Asia
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
In response, Dou Fangfang, Director of INVISTA Intermediates Asia, accepted an interview and explained INVISTA’s development strategy for nylon 66 polymer business in the Chinese market .
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BASF Shanshan establishes battery materials joint venture in China
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
BASF will inject strong technology and R&D capabilities, global operational layout, and a raw material supply system built with strategic partners into the cooperation between the two parties; Shanshan will inject extensive industry experience, comprehensive product portfolio and leading mass production capabilities into the joint venture.
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Linear α-olefin market attracts "Golden Phoenix"
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Able to meet specific needsAble to meet specific needsAble to meet specific needs Through the full-range linear alpha-olefin production technology, a variety of alpha-olefins can be produced to meet the specific needs of multiple application industries, from bulk commercial polymers to small-batch special applications, including polyethylene monomers, surfactants, Lubricants, plasticizers, poly-α-olefins (PAO), additives and fine chemicals .
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Hundreds of oil spills reported in the Gulf of Mexico after Hurricane Ida
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
S. Coast Guard said on the 6th that after Hurricane Ida, nearly 350 oil spills have been reported in the Gulf of Mexico and the U.
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The first large-scale equipment of the AGCC ethylene project was hoisted in place
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
In order to achieve the rapid cooling tower hoisting task goal on schedule, the installation professionals of the Fourth Construction Company worked overtime to complete the installation of labor protection for the attached tower; the Qiyun Company has completed the 2500-ton SHCW4000 portal hydraulic lifting system and the 2000-ton crawler crane for assembly.
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U.S. oil giants seek low-input carbon reduction
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
However, due to many factors, especially investment factors, compared with European oil giants spending a lot of money in the field of renewable energy, American oil giants represented by ExxonMobil and Chevron hope to complete the reduction at a lower cost.
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Soaring natural gas prices may intensify inflationary pressures in Europe
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Recently, the price of natural gas in the international market has continued to rise, leading to an increase in the cost of gas and electricity in many European countries .
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Natural rubber prices continue to rise in the short term
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
From August to November this year, China is expected to consume about 500,000 tons of natural rubber per month, and China's domestic production can meet about 115,000 tons .
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Shi Dashenghua intends to establish a new company in Japan
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Sinochem News recently, Shi Dashenghua announced that the company’s board of directors has reviewed and approved the "Proposal on the Establishment of a Japanese Wholly-owned Sun Company".
The company has become a high-quality solvent raw material supplier for many domestic and foreign lithium-ion battery electrolyte manufacturers .
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Brazil's demand for plastic resins is rising
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Due to the increase in market demand, the domestic sales of plastic resins in Brazil increased by 10.
Brazil's imports of plastic resin exceeded exports by 53,700 tons, which was nearly 10 times that of the same period last year .
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Global tires 75 "strong" released
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Industry insiders predict that the sales revenue and profit indicators of the world tire industry will increase substantially this year .
In terms of profitability, judging from the recently announced interim reports, the world's major tire manufacturers' operating profits and net profit margins have increased significantly in the first half of the year .
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Nouryon will build EHEC factory in Southeast Asia
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Recently, Nouryon plans to build an ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (EHEC) production plant in Southeast Asia to meet the company's related business needs .
In addition, Nouryon has recently carried out de-bottlenecking investment and transformation of two existing EHEC facilities .
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LANXESS develops new concept radar sensor material
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Therefore, LANXESS has developed a new type of thermally conductive plastic, combined with metal cooling elements to dissipate heat .
Jaschkewitz said that the heat generated on the electronic components of the printed circuit board can be effectively dissipated through the entire plastic area .
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Givaudan expands spice production in Mexico
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
Recently, Givaudan of Switzerland announced an investment of 75 million Swiss francs (approximately US$82 million) to expand its Pedro Escobedo production facility in Mexico .
It is reported that the expansion project is planned to be completed and put into operation at the end of 2023.
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Huntsman increases polyurethane catalyst and specialty amine production capacity in Hungary plant
Time of Update: 2021-09-12
com News Huntsman announced on August 31 that it plans to further expand the production capacity of its Petfurdo plant in Hungary to meet the growing demand for polyurethane catalysts and specialty amines .
