Bottle Environmental Impact – Origin Materials has achieved a significant milestone in the production of biobased intermediates at its Origin 1 commercial plant in Sarnia, Canada 08-04-2024
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Recycled polymer prices have been steadily rising across various material types
Recycled polymer prices have seen a consistent uptick across various materials. Let’s explore further:
- R-PET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate): Demand for R-PET has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels. Beverage bottle converters are restocking their inventory, driven by concerns over potential future price hikes. This surge in demand marks a significant rebound after a prolonged period of subdued activity.
- Standard Recycled Plastic Prices: In February, prices for standard recycled plastics witnessed an upward trend, with R-PET experiencing the most notable increase. Producers upped the price for clear food-grade pellets and clear flakes by €70-80 per tonne, while colored flakes saw a hike of €40-50 per tonne.
Despite these positive shifts, overall demand for most material types still lags behind pre-pandemic levels. Nonetheless, the recent improvements hint at a promising trajectory for the recycled polymer market.
Origin Materials has achieved a significant milestone in the production of biobased intermediates at its Origin 1 commercial plant in Sarnia, Canada
By transitioning from corn starch-based feedstocks to wood processing residues, such as sawmill waste, the company has made strides in sustainability. Utilizing Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) verified wood waste, lumber by-products, and wood floors from local sawmills, Origin Materials has successfully generated sustainable intermediates. These intermediates, derived from wood chips and sawdust, serve as alternatives to petroleum-based counterparts, catering to a wide array of product applications. Bottle Environmental Impact
John Bissell, Origin Materials’ co-founder and co-CEO, highlights the versatility of these intermediates, emphasizing their potential to replace traditional petroleum-derived materials. Initial production batches are earmarked for process refinement, aiming to enhance efficiency and yield optimization.
Employing biomass feedstocks, Origin Materials commenced production of chloromethyl furfural (CMF) and hydrothermal carbon (HTC). CMF serves as a precursor for paraxylene, pivotal in the production of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and FDCA, an intermediate for producing polyethylene furanoate (PEF). Bottle Environmental Impact
PEF, a biobased and recyclable polyester, presents a sustainable alternative to PET in various applications including films, bottles, and textile fibers. Meanwhile, HTC facilitates the production of sustainable carbon-black for tires.
KazMunayGas cuts its share in Silleno, a company that develops a multi-billion polyethylene project
KazMunayGas (KMG, a subsidiary of Samruk Kazyna) has sold a 20% share in Silleno, a joint venture developing a $7.7 billion polyethylene project.
As KMG reported, the move happened on March 29. Now, the national oil company controls a 29.9$ stake in the company. No details of the deal were provided.
At the same time, according to eGov there are several shareholders in Silleno: KMG, KMG PetroChem, Russian Sibur Holding and Chinese Sinopec Overseas Investment Holding (Singapore) PTE LTD. Bottle Environmental Impact
In October 2023, while on an official visit to China, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Ma Yongsheng, chairman of the board of Sinopec Corp. The two sides agreed to launch the construction of a polyethylene production facility in the Atyrau region in the second half of 2024. The total cost of the projects was evaluated at $7.7 billion.
President Tokayev emphasized that Sinopec has significantly contributed to bilateral relations between Kazakhstan and China and described the Chinese company as a strategic partner for Kazakhstan’s oil and gas industry. Bottle Environmental Impact