Petrochemical

Chevron Phillips Chemical announces new plant manager at Cedar Bayou Plant

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Dirk Perrin, a 25-year veteran of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, is the new plant manager at the company’s Cedar Bayou plant effective April 1, Chevron Phillips Chemical announced today.

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  • Dirk Perrin, a 25-year veteran of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP, is the new plant manager at the company’s Cedar Bayou plant effective April 1, Chevron Phillips Chemical announced today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230403005650/en/
    Perrin, previously the plant manager at Chevron Phillips Chemical’s facility in Sweeny, Texas, replaces Gary Piana in the plant manager role.
  • These roles include Pasadena Maintenance Manager, Singapore Plant Manager, Qatar Chemical Production Manager and Qatar Chemical Plant Manager.
  • These included plant manager at Q-Chem’s Mesaieed site in Qatar, and plant manager for the manufacturing facility in Orange, Texas.

EARTHDAY.ORG to Host Monumental 'Earth Week' in Honor of 2023 Theme, "Invest in Our Planet"

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Monday, April 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EARTHDAY.ORG (EDO), the global organizer of Earth Day and largest recruiter of the environmental movement worldwide, announced today the launch of  'Earth Week' in honor of this year's theme: Invest in Our Planet. Consisting of a series of Earth Day Lives and mobilizing the masses through major events in every time zone, Earth Week will pioneer EARTHDAY.ORG's farthest reaching efforts to date by amplifying inspiration and action from April 14th to April 22nd worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • But, we have a very short window of time and we need everyone to Invest in Our Planet now!"
  • Originating from the first virtual celebration of Earth Day in 2020, EARTHDAY.ORG's Earth Day Live event series explores Earth's urgent environmental issues and examines a variety of approaches to protect our shared home.
  • Check out the G lobal Events Map to find events near you.
  • To learn more about Earth Day 2023, please visit: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2023/ .

EARTHDAY.ORG to Host Monumental 'Earth Week' in Honor of 2023 Theme, "Invest in Our Planet"

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EARTHDAY.ORG (EDO), the global organizer of Earth Day and largest recruiter of the environmental movement worldwide, announced today the launch of  'Earth Week' in honor of this year's theme: Invest in Our Planet. Consisting of a series of Earth Day Lives and mobilizing the masses through major events in every time zone, Earth Week will pioneer EARTHDAY.ORG's farthest reaching efforts to date by amplifying inspiration and action from April 14th to April 22nd worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • But, we have a very short window of time and we need everyone to Invest in Our Planet now!"
  • Originating from the first virtual celebration of Earth Day in 2020, EARTHDAY.ORG's Earth Day Live event series explores Earth's urgent environmental issues and examines a variety of approaches to protect our shared home.
  • Check out the G lobal Events Map to find events near you.
  • To learn more about Earth Day 2023, please visit: https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2023/ .

Sinopec's Styrene Butadiene Copolymer (SBC) Project with 170,000 Tons/Year Production Capacity Goes into Operation

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Baling New Material and Sinopec Hainan Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd. invested 1.924 billion yuan in the Hainan Baling project (USD 279.74 million).

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  • Baling New Material and Sinopec Hainan Refining & Chemical Co., Ltd. invested 1.924 billion yuan in the Hainan Baling project (USD 279.74 million).
  • The project's SBC plant produces 170,000 tons of SBS and SEBS products annually, including 120,000 tons of SBS products and 50,000 SEBS products.
  • The plant has 13 units including refining, polymerization, coalescence, recycling, auxiliaries preparation, and post-treatment, as well as supporting production and public facilities.
  • Baling New Material's SEPS facility, with a 20,000-ton annual production capacity, began production in August 2017.

Global Lignin Market Report 2023-2033 with Profiles of 75+ Lignin Producers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

The "The Global Market for Lignin 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "The Global Market for Lignin 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Lignin is the second most abundant renewable biopolymer on Earth and the largest natural source of aromatic monomers.
  • Its industrial use has attracted considerable attention because of its advantages of high carbon content, low cost and bio-renewability.
  • Lignin is an important precursor for sustainable synthesis of chemicals, polymers, and materials to replace or augment current petroleum-based counterparts.

Global TDI & MDI Market Insights & Forecasts Report 2023: MDI to Reach $44.86 Billion by 2027 at a CAGR of 4.95% with TDI Accounting for $8.23 Billion by 2027 with a CAGR on 3.36% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

The "Global TDI & MDI Market (By End User & Region): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2023-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global TDI & MDI Market (By End User & Region): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2023-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global TDI market is forecasted to reach US$8.23 billion in 2027, experiencing growth at a CAGR of 3.36% during the period spanning from 2023 to 2027.
  • The global MDI market is forecasted to reach US$44.86 billion in 2027, experiencing growth at a CAGR of 4.95% during the period spanning from 2023 to 2027.
  • In 2022, the dominant share of global TDI market was held by coatings, adhesives, sealants & elastomers (CASE), followed by wood/ furniture.

Global Lignin Market Report 2023: Analysis and Forecasts 2020-2033 of the Second Most Abundant Renewable Biopolymer on Earth and the Largest Natural Source of Aromatic Monomers

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

DUBLIN, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The Global Market for Lignin 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "The Global Market for Lignin 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Lignin is the second most abundant renewable biopolymer on Earth and the largest natural source of aromatic monomers.
  • Its industrial use has attracted considerable attention because of its advantages of high carbon content, low cost and bio-renewability.
  • Lignin is an important precursor for sustainable synthesis of chemicals, polymers, and materials to replace or augment current petroleum-based counterparts.

Westlake Epoxy Confirms ISCC+ Certification at Its Pernis, Netherlands Site

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that Westlake Epoxy’s Pernis, Netherlands site has completed the first sale of certified mass balanced Bisphenol A (BPA).

Key Points: 
  • Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that Westlake Epoxy’s Pernis, Netherlands site has completed the first sale of certified mass balanced Bisphenol A (BPA).
  • Additionally, the site received mass balance certification for its tracing and handling of sustainable materials in the production of epoxy products for its International Sustainability & Carbon Plus (ISCC+) certification.
  • This is a significant step in Westlake Epoxy’s strategy to integrate renewable carbon materials into its raw material supply chain while reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Westlake Epoxy serves a variety of industries including adhesives, aerospace, automotive, civil engineering and construction, composite and wind energy, electronics, electric laminates and marine and protective coatings.

Chemical Technology Market to Garner $2.5 Billion, Globally, By 2031 at 6.2% CAGR, Says Allied Market Research

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Chemical Technology Market by Technology (Artificial Intelligence, Sodium-Ion batteries, Nanozymes, Blockchain, Nanosensors, Nanopesticides, Metal Organic Frameworks (MFOs), 3D-Printing, Others), by Application (Petrochemicals and Polymers, Fertilizers and Agrochemicals, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" According to the report, the global chemical technology industry was valued at $1.4 billion in 2021 and is estimated to generate $2.5 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 6.2% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, regional landscape, and competitive scenario.

Key Points: 
  • The rising use of chemical technology in numerous applications such as consumer chemicals, petrochemicals & polymers, specialty chemicals, fertilizers & agrochemicals, industrial gases, and others, and the rise in demand for 3D printing drive the chemical technology market.
  • On the other hand, the rise in chemical production in developed and developing countries will present new growth opportunities for the global chemical technology market in the coming years.
  • The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the chemical technology market.
  • In Europe, chemical technology is used in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, and plastics.

Chemical Technology Market to Garner $2.5 Billion, Globally, By 2031 at 6.2% CAGR, Says Allied Market Research

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

PORTLAND, Ore., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Chemical Technology Market by Technology (Artificial Intelligence, Sodium-Ion batteries, Nanozymes, Blockchain, Nanosensors, Nanopesticides, Metal Organic Frameworks (MFOs), 3D-Printing, Others), by Application (Petrochemicals and Polymers, Fertilizers and Agrochemicals, Others): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2031" According to the report, the global chemical technology industry was valued at $1.4 billion in 2021 and is estimated to generate $2.5 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 6.2% from 2022 to 2031. The report offers a detailed analysis of changing market trends, top segments, key investment pockets, value chain, regional landscape, and competitive scenario.

Key Points: 
  • The rising use of chemical technology in numerous applications such as consumer chemicals, petrochemicals & polymers, specialty chemicals, fertilizers & agrochemicals, industrial gases, and others, and the rise in demand for 3D printing drive the chemical technology market.
  • On the other hand, the rise in chemical production in developed and developing countries will present new growth opportunities for the global chemical technology market in the coming years.
  • The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on the chemical technology market.
  • In Europe, chemical technology is used in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, and plastics.