Italy
Versalis

Bastioli inducted into the NAE

February 14, 2025 - The Novamont CEO is among 22 international engineers admitted to the National Academy of Engineering's 2025 class.

Versalis ready for chemical recycling

February 6, 2025 - Demonstration plant in Italy completed with Hoop technology. Inauguration scheduled in the coming months.

Leadership change at Finproject

February 3, 2025 - Stefano Fabris succeeds Marco Chiappani at the helm of the Italian PVC compounder controlled by Versalis.

Versalis shuts down butadiene unit in Brindisi

January 20, 2025 - The decision communicated by unions. The plant closure is part of ENI Group's broader restructuring plan for its chemical operations.

Versalis to shut down cracking in Brindisi by April

January 10, 2025 - Schedule announced for conversion of Italian site. Polyethylene production to continue as gigafactory project replaces basic chemicals operations.

Bio-plasticizer for rubber and PVC

January 8, 2025 - Versalis launches Nareglax, a bio-based plasticizer featuring a vegetable-derived component made from azelaic acid supplied by its subsidiary, Matrica.

Versalis outlines its new plan to the government and unions

December 16, 2024 - The chemical company of the ENI group has met with the Italian Ministry of Industry to discuss the conversion of its operations in Sicily.

Versalis seeks room for maneuver beyond commodities

November 15, 2024 - We interviewed CEO Adriano Alfani to discuss the company’s new restructuring and transformation plan, which includes the launch of mechanical and chemical recycling initiatives.

Fewer polymers, more specialties in Versalis’ chemistry

October 28, 2024 - How ENI Group’s chemical subsidiary will reshape its assets and portfolio under the recently announced restructuring initiative.

ENI exits cracking as it invests €2 billion in Versalis

October 24, 2024 - Shutdown of Brindisi and Priolo crackers, the last remaining, and polyethylene production in Ragusa announced. A new corporate structure is on the way.

LAST NEWS

Amcor bets on Avantium's PEF

February 14, 2025 - Agreement signed with Dutch company for the joint development of bioplastic packaging. Future licensed plant capacity also secured.

AOC opens pilot plant in Italy

February 14, 2025 - The composite resin manufacturer aims to accelerate the time to market for innovative products.

Bastioli inducted into the NAE

February 14, 2025 - The Novamont CEO is among 22 international engineers admitted to the National Academy of Engineering's 2025 class.

Aluminum tariffs could boost PET bottle use

February 14, 2025 - Beverage producers may shift from cans to plastic bottles. Coca-Cola is already considering the move.

BP seeks buyers for German cracking

February 11, 2025 - The British group puts up for sale the integrated petrochemical and refining complex in Gelsenkirchen.

Plast 2026 dates announced

February 11, 2025 - Italy’s premier plastics and rubber exhibition returns to its traditional pre-summer schedule, with exhibitor registration opening in March 2025.

MOST POPULAR

EU approves state aid for chemical recycling in France

February 3, 2025 - The French government’s scheme includes contributions covering up to 40% of investment costs to support the development of new facilities.

BP seeks buyers for German cracking

February 11, 2025 - The British group puts up for sale the integrated petrochemical and refining complex in Gelsenkirchen.

UBE restructures nylon supply chain

February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.

Plast 2026 dates announced

February 11, 2025 - Italy’s premier plastics and rubber exhibition returns to its traditional pre-summer schedule, with exhibitor registration opening in March 2025.

Versalis ready for chemical recycling

February 6, 2025 - Demonstration plant in Italy completed with Hoop technology. Inauguration scheduled in the coming months.

EVENTS

Milan, 27-30 May 2025

GreenPlast: a closer look

The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.