Crude oil prices remain elevated with Brent near $111/bbl and WTI at $102/bbl as geopolitical conflict between the US and Iran creates high volatility and supply uncertainty.
Americhem expands its global polymer footprint by acquiring Noble Biomaterials, adding antimicrobial, healthcare, and conductive material technologies to its platform.
Brent crude trades near $112 per barrel while WTI holds around $102 as the ongoing US-Iran conflict strains global energy supply chains and inflates regional risk premiums.
Rising crude oil costs and sluggish autumn-winter textile demand are placing the global polyester industry chain under severe profit margin compression.
BASF and its partners have successfully demonstrated advanced PA6 automotive recycling routes, turning end-of-life vehicle waste into high-performance car parts.
Planning officers recommend approval for a controversial plastics pyrolysis and energy recovery facility in Worksop despite a 1,230-signature petition and severe local opposition.
China’s rPET flake market holds firm as falling temperatures compress bottle collection while rising virgin PET costs alter downstream purchasing decisions.
With Brent crude trading at $112/bbl and WTI at $103/bbl, escalating US-Iran conflict threatens global energy security and heightens inflation fears. Read our complete analysis on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
The European Commission has launched a crucial public consultation under PPWR Article 8 to determine mandatory usage quotas and sustainability criteria for bio-based plastic packaging.