May 14, 2026 - Technip Energies has completed the Skyline project, halving the number of furnaces while maintaining ethylene capacity.
April 30, 2026 - Wanrong New Materials, controlled by Wanhua Chemical, will partner in the Fujian cracker and polyethylene complex.
April 28, 2026 - During a meeting at Italy’s Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, ENI announced that it had selected an international adviser for the “mothballed activities”.
February 19, 2026 - Ineos has secured €300 million in state support to modernise and decarbonise the petrochemical complex. However, it must demonstrate measurable benefits in terms of CO2 reductions.
January 27, 2026 - Three industry majors have agreed to jointly operate two crackers and close a third, investing in bioethanol-based processes.
January 8, 2026 - The 1-million-ton-per-year unit anchors the Chinese Verbund, set to become the group’s third-largest global site.
December 19, 2025 - The UK chemicals group commits £150 million, partly backed by government support, to keep the Scottish petrochemical hub competitive.
November 20, 2025 - The Fife Ethylene Plant may close in mid-February due to lack of government funding and failed attempts to find a buyer.
November 19, 2025 - The Lavera plant will be modernised and made more efficient thanks to an investment of over €250 million.
November 11, 2025 - The joint venture between LyondellBasell and Jincheng recovers high-quality ethane from refining gases to optimize resource use and cut supply chain costs.
July 15, 2026 - Higher prices and volumes drove second-quarter growth, prompting the chemicals group to raise its 2026 EBITDA forecast.
July 15, 2026 - Hera Group has signed an agreement to acquire a plant from Kronos Polymer for sorting, grinding and washing polyethylene waste.
July 15, 2026 - As set out in the protocol signed last year at the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, the Versalis unit will be placed in preserved state.
July 14, 2026 - The British group is shutting down its European chemical recycling operations amid weak demand and regulatory uncertainty.
July 14, 2026 - The acquisition will combine complementary manufacturing, distribution and application capabilities in mobile and industrial hydraulics.
July 10, 2026 - DePoly has inaugurated a demonstration plant for the depolymerisation of polyester waste at CIMO in Monthey, ahead of a planned move to industrial scale.
November 22, 2024 - The polyurethane equipment manufacturer acquires a majority stake in Linden Polyurethane.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
September 24, 2025 - Negotiations launched with a potential buyer; closing of the transaction expected in mid-2026 if successful.
December 17, 2025 - A private equity vehicle backed by Vórtx Capital and IG4 Capital will take over Novonor’s stake and share control of the petrochemical group with Petrobras.
January 21, 2026 - The European PVC producer has filed for insolvency for its plants in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, and Runcorn, United Kingdom.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
