Category: Production Capacity
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Verbio Opens €100 Million Chemical Plant in Germany
Verbio opens a nearly €100 million chemical plant in Bitterfeld, Germany, with annual capacity of 60,000 tonnes and 50 new…
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LyondellBasell Plans New Chemical Recycling Plant in Europe
LyondellBasell expects its second chemical recycling plant to be located in Europe, citing stronger regulatory support than in the United…
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Repsol to Open New PE and PP Plants in Portugal
Repsol expects two new Portuguese plastics plants to start soon, adding 600,000 tonnes of annual polyethylene and polypropylene production capacity.
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Thai Chemical Giants Merge to Challenge China
Thailand’s PTTGC and SCGC plan a petrochemical joint venture targeting global top-ten scale as Chinese overcapacity pressures regional plastics producers.
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Oil Majors Make Billions but Refuse to Build Refineries
Five oil giants earned $56.3 billion in quarterly profits but remain reluctant to build refineries despite tight fuel supplies worldwide.
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Vynova Halts Belgian Production Over Energy Costs
Vynova plans to suspend Belgian chemical production by November 5 as high energy costs threaten jobs and PVC supply chains.
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ENI and the Brindisi Fiasco
How do you sell a petrochemical cracker after shutting down the industrial ecosystem that makes it valuable? ENI’s restructuring in…
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Bahrain Plans Major Plastics Chemicals Complex
Bahrain plans a new petrochemical complex producing paraxylene and benzene, key raw materials for plastics, polyester fibres and packaging.
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Bahrain Plans Major Paraxylene and Benzene Complex
Bahrain plans a major petrochemical complex producing paraxylene and benzene, expanding its capacity to supply plastics and polyester manufacturers.
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India’s ONGC Launches New Petrochemicals Trading Company
India’s ONGC launches a joint venture to streamline petrochemical trading, improve distribution and strengthen its position in the chemicals market.
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Eni Priolo Pyrolysis Plant: A Risk Analysis
Eni plans a 40,000-tonne pyrolysis plant in Sicily. We examine the technology, scale-up challenges, feedstock quality, purification needs, economics and…
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Dangote Plans Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Kenya
Dangote plans a huge Kenyan refinery and petrochemical complex, with Engineers India winning a $450 million engineering and management contract.
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OPEC’s 2026 Oil Growth Forecast Is Evaporating
OPEC has slashed its 2026 oil demand growth forecast by 73%, raising questions about whether global demand could soon decline.
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Lotte Stops South Korea PET Recycling Project
Lotte cancels its planned PET chemical recycling plant, raising questions over whether industry confidence in advanced recycling is beginning to…
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Ineos Stops Production in the UK
Ineos halts UK production as soaring gas costs deepen Europe’s industrial crisis, prompting a satirical swipe at government economic policy.
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Libya Oil Pipeline Shut by Armed Group
An armed group shut Libya’s Sharara pipeline, cutting oil production by around 200,000 barrels per day and disrupting exports.
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Saudi Arabia’s Biggest Oil Pipeline Hit
Saudi Arabia’s largest oil pipeline was reportedly damaged by a drone attack, disrupting Red Sea exports and pressuring global oil…
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Don’t Produce Less Plastic — Recycle More, Study Says
Study argues better waste collection and recycling could cut plastic pollution more cheaply than limiting production and raising consumer prices.
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Europe Helped Destroy Eurasia’s Downstream
Europe helped isolate Russian refining. Now Ukrainian strikes are tightening diesel markets, exposing the strategic cost of dismantling Eurasian energy…
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TotalEnergies Takes Full Control of Plastic-to-Oil Plant
TotalEnergies takes full control of Grandpuits plastic pyrolysis, converting difficult waste into synthetic oil for producing new plastics.
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Germany’s Leuna-Polyamid Shuts Nylon Production
Leuna-Polyamid will end nylon production in Germany after failing to find an investor, amid high costs and Chinese competition.
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Evonik Shuts Two German Chemical Plants
Evonik will close two German chemical sites, shifting production elsewhere as weak demand, Asian competition and margin pressure hit operations.
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Chemical Recycling Crisis Deepens in Europe
Chemical recycling projects across Europe face closures, delays and investment pauses as weak economics and regulatory uncertainty challenge industry ambitions.
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PureCycle Delays Antwerp Chemical Recycling Plant to 2029
PureCycle postpones its Antwerp polypropylene recycling plant to 2029 despite €40 million in EU funding.
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ENI Expands Oil Production in Venezuela
ENI signs new agreements in Venezuela to expand oil projects and increase future production.
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Kazakhstan PP Exports to EU Surge 67% as EU Producers Struggle
Kazakhstan is strengthening its position in the European polypropylene market as domestic production rises and exports to the EU accelerate.
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Chemical Industry Faces Legal and Business Uncertainties in Europe
INEOS’ €4 billion Project ONE ethane cracker in Antwerp is approaching the final stages of construction, but the project continues…
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South Korea Bets Big on Petrochemicals
While much of the global petrochemical industry is struggling with overcapacity and weak margins, South Korea is making a remarkably…
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Ursula von der Leyen Explains EU’s Relationship with OPEC
Exclusive Interview with Bioplastics News: Ursula von der Leyen Explains Europe’s Relationship with OPEC
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US and OPEC: A Relationship of Contradictions
For decades, the United States has criticized OPEC for coordinating oil production and influencing global prices, arguing that free markets—not…
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Germany’s Chemical Industry Takes Another Hit
Germany’s chemical industry is facing another major challenge as exceptionally low water levels on the Rhine disrupt the transport of…
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EU Basic Chemicals Production is collapsing
What are basic Chemicals Basic chemicals (also called commodity chemicals, upstream petrochemicals or building-block chemicals) are the fundamental molecules from…
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ENI Versalis plastic plant burns down
A fire broke out in a plastics warehouse owned by Versalis in the industrial area of Mantua.
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Envalior to end production in Antwerp due to bad EU trade policies
220 jobs at risk as chemical company plans to end production at Antwerp site
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Erg Bio Raises $6.5M to Enable a Bioeconomy Built on Non-Food, Widely Available Biomass
https://www.synbiobeta.com/read/erg-bio-6-5-million-seed-for-aviation-fuels
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Exel Composites adopts bio-based UPR resin at commercial scale
https://www.compositesworld.com/news/exel-composites-adopts-bio-based-upr-resin-at-commercial-scale-
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Why Ireland could lead the way in a new multi-trillion euro industry
https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1112/1543503-bioplastics-industry-ireland-plastic-waste-sustainability
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Plastic production keeps rising and could double by 2060
https://valorinternational.globo.com/environment/news/2025/11/07/plastic-production-keeps-rising-and-could-double-by-2060.ghtml
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India’s first PLA bioplastics plant to start operations soon
https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/balrampur-chini-pla-bioplastics-plant-operations-19742553.htm
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Fibrant closes part of Chemelot plants, union fears domino effect
https://www.industrylinqs.com/chemelot/2025/10/fibrant-closes-part-of-chemelot-plants-union-fears-domino-effect
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Canada invests in plastics recycling and bioplastics
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“Uppercut for the Flemish industry”: Chemical giant BASF Antwerp cuts 600 jobs
BASF Antwerp, Belgium’s largest chemical company, plans to cut 600 jobs by 2028, 16 percent of its current workforce. The…
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Geno partner with Sojitz on Commercialization of World’s First Plant-Based Nylon-6
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/geno-announces-new-partnership-with-sojitz-to-accelerate-commercialization-of-worlds-first-plant-based-nylon-6-302576836.html
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Agrorenew President speaks on manufacturing plant suspension
https://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/local-news/agrorenew-knox-bioplastic-suspension
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Latest survey reveals the scale of green investment in UK manufacturing
https://www.makeuk.org/insights/reports/manufacturing-sustainable-future-capitalising-green-technologies
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Eni creates diversion with Biorefinery and Advanced Plastic Recycling Hub for Sicily
Nobody believes the intentions of ENI are noble …. except the EIB and European Commission …
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AgroRenew Suspends Plans to Build Bioplastics Facility Near Vincennes
https://www.hoosieragtoday.com/2025/10/10/agrorenew-suspends-plans/
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Australian Sugar Manufacturers call for $26.3M to boost industry’s role in biobased future
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Shell abandons biofuel project in Rotterdam
https://www.hydrocarbonprocessing.com/news/2025/10/update-shell-to-take-600-mm-hit-from-scrapped-rotterdam-biofuels-project
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Borealis upgrades Integra site for recycled polypropylene
https://www.indianchemicalnews.com/recycling/lite/borealis-upgrades-integra-site-for-recycled-polypropylene-27706
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Solvay is shutting down EU facilities in response to weak demand and high energy costs
European citizens wanted to move forward after the covid crisis, but Ursula von der Frankestein (EU Commission) had other plans.…
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Startup Dan*na begins industrial production of bioplastic
https://en.ara.cat/economy/startup-dan-na-begins-industrial-production-of-bioplastic_1_5513599.html
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Borealis’ new compounding line in Belgium offers premium recyclate-based polyolefins (Invest in Belgium)
I’m launching the ‘Invest in Belgium Serie’ to promote investments in Belgium. Thank you Borealis for investing in Belgium, the…
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Eni unveils new biorefinery project in Sannazzaro de’ Burgondi
https://www.eni.com/en-IT/media/press-release/2025/09/eni-unveils-new-biorefinery-project-sannazzaro-burgondi.html
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BP abandons plans for biofuels plant in Rotterdam port
https://www.dutchnews.nl/2025/09/bp-abandons-plans-for-biofuels-plant-in-rotterdam-port
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Please built your chemical recycling plant in Antwerpen
This is a message for the CEO of Exxon regarding the chemical recycling plant in Belgium.
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Indika Energy establishes new subsidiary in bio-based chemical industry
https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/5171/corporate-affairs/indika-energy-establishes-new-subsidiary-in-bio-based-chemical-industry
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Exxon pauses European plastic recycling plans over draft EU rules
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/exxon-pauses-european-plastic-recycling-plans-over-draft-eu-rules-2025-09-17
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Sustainea invests $400 million in Bio-MEG plant
https://www.agrinews-pubs.com/business/2025/09/13/progress-being-made-on-400-million-facility-in-lafayette
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First Bioplastic Factory in Delfzijl Begins Production
https://nltimes.nl/2025/09/15/first-bioplastic-factory-delfzijl-begins-production
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PM Modi inaugurates bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, world’s first
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/business/pm-modi-inaugurates-bamboo-based-ethanol-plant-in-assam-worlds-first/
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ADA Biotech strengthens production capacity, supply chain partnerships to support growth
https://thesun.my/business-news/ada-biotech-strengthens-production-capacity-supply-chain-partnerships-to-support-growth-HE14892234
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Sumitomo Chemical Achieves Scale-Up of Its Proprietary Process for Producing Propylene Directly from Ethanol
https://www.sumitomo-chem.co.jp/english/news/detail/20250820e.html
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Cascade Bio Secures $6M to Scale Breakthrough Biocatalysts
https://lasvegassun.com/news/2025/sep/09/cascade-bio-secures-6m-to-scale-breakthrough-bioca
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Braskem Siam and Mitr Phol Bio Fuel Sign Letter of Intent for Ethanol Supply for Upcoming Bio-Ethylene Plant in Thailand
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/braskem-siam-and-mitr-phol-bio-fuel-sign-letter-of-intent-for-ethanol-supply-for-upcoming-bio-ethylene-plant-in-thailand/ar-AA1CIgnk
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Shell will not restart construction of Rotterdam biofuels plant
https://www.shell.com/news-and-insights/newsroom/news-and-media-releases/2025/shell-not-restart-construction-rotterdam-biofuels-plant.html
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Eni’s Strategic Shift Toward Circular Plastics and Bio-based Industrial Synergy in Porto Marghera
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 – you know what I’m thinking right now? ENI is trying to sell Versalis and Novamont, so now comes…
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EPA Victoria Greenlights Soft Plastics Recycling Facility
https://www.miragenews.com/epa-greenlights-soft-plastics-recycling-facility-1524548
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Avantium Successfully Starts Up First Part of its FDCA Flagship Plant
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Plastic Energy produces first pyrolysis oil at Netherlands plant
https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/plastic-energy-and-sabic-plant-produces-first-pyrolysis-oil-at-netherlands-site
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European plastic recycling industry faces ‘imminent collapse’
https://www.plasticsrecyclers.eu/news/wave-of-surging-plastic-recycling-plant-closures-hits-europe
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ABB and Citroniq Target a World First With 100% Bio-Based Polypropylene Facility
https://www.automation.com/en-us/articles/august-2025/abb-citroniq-bio-based-polypropylene-facility
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Recon Chemical Recycling Plant Finished
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/recon-hits-milestone-chemical-recycling-plant-construction-finished-as-project-nears-production-launch-302537533.html
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India’s first bioplastic plant starts in Indore
https://english.dainikjagranmpcg.com/states/madhya-pradesh/plastic-from-sugar-countrys-first-bioplastic-plant-set-up-in/article-4144
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ABF announces closure of Vivergo, its UK bioethanol plant
https://www.abf.co.uk/media/news/2025/ABF-announces-closure-of-Vivergo
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Dow and Mura cancel chemical recycling plant in Germany
https://www.recyclingtoday.com/news/dow-mura-technology-cancel-chemical-recycling-plant-in-germany
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Guangdong launches world’s first 200,000 tons/year plastic recycling plant
https://global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202507/12/WS6871c65ba31000e9a573ba30.html
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World in $1.5tn ‘plastics crisis’ hitting health from infancy to old age, report warns
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/03/world-in-15tn-plastics-crisis-hitting-health-from-infancy-to-old-age-report-warns
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Neste and Ravago discontinue chemical recycling project in the Netherlands
https://www.euwid-recycling.com/news/business/neste-and-ravago-discontinue-chemical-recycling-project-in-the-netherlands-010825
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Chemical Industries (MALAYA) Leads Green Innovation with New Corn-Based Ethanol Plant in Perak
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Eneos and Mitsubishi Chemical introduce plastic-to-oil recycling facility in Japan
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EU Commission policies have destroyed the chemical industry
Read https://commission.europa.eu/news-and-media/news/plan-stronger-eu-chemical-industry-2025-07-08_en https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_25_1755
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Guangdong launches world’s first 200,000 tons/year plastic recycling plant
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The State of Sorghum Production in Brazil
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Italy’s Eni launches demo plant for mixed plastic recycling
Read https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/eni-unveils-plant-chemical-recycling-plastic-waste-2025-06-19
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ExxonMobil doubles capacity at Baytown chemical recycling plant
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Dow will shut down three upstream European assets in response to structural challenges in the region (FREE)
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Europe puts flagship green project in jeopardy: ArcelorMittal considers shutting down the Steelanol plant in Ghent
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ENEOS and Mitsubishi Inaugurate Chemical Recycling Plant in Ibaraki (FREE)
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Corn Next Receives an Investment and Announces a L.A. Location (FREE)
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EBRD mulls 40 mln euro loan to MKG Agrinvestment for ethanol plant in Serbia (FREE)
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Update on PureCycle Technologies (FREE)
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Sulzer opens Swiss hub to boost biopolymer innovation (FREE)
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New bioplastic production in China (FREE)
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First-of-a-kind biorefinery to commercialize and scale ingredients from invasive brown algae (FREE)
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Braskem Siam and Mitr Phol Bio Fuel Sign Letter of Intent for Ethanol Supply for Upcoming Bio-Ethylene Plant in Thailand (FREE°
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LyondellBasell enters into an agreement and exclusive negotiations with AEQUITA for the sale of four European Strategic Assessment assets (FREE)
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Tariffs delay AgroRenew production plant project (FREE)
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US renewable diesel production and biodiesel production declined in 1Q25 (FREE)
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