Iran Sanctions Escalate as Trump Unveils ‘Economic D-Day’ Campaign
The United States has launched Operation Economic Outcast, widening Iran sanctions across shipping, gold, aviation, technology and digital assets.
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US-Iran Oil Prices Steady Near $92 as Sanctions Raise Hormuz Supply Risks
US-Iran oil prices remain elevated as expanded sanctions, constrained shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and retaliation risks reshape the crude-market outlook.
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Iran War Sent Resin Prices Higher, but Gains May Not Last
The Iran war lifted resin prices by disrupting oil, feedstock and shipping flows. Yet weak demand, excess capacity and a possible recovery in Strait of Hormuz traffic could prevent those gains from lasting.
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Indonesia Plastic Waste: The Alarming Cost of Petrochemical Growth
Indonesia is expanding petrochemical capacity while trying to curb plastic pollution. Reuse, producer funding and demand reduction may decide which goal wins.
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US – Iran Tensions and Oil Prices: Brent Holds Near $91-$93 and WTI Near $85-$86
Brent trades near $91-$93 and WTI around $85-$86 as markets balance imminent US sanctions on Iran with profit-taking amid ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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PHA Bioplastic Gains Powerful Momentum in the U.S.
PHA Bioplastic Gains Powerful Momentum in the U.S. PHA bioplastic is moving from laboratory development into a growing range of consumer products, attracting fresh attention in the United States for its ability to biodegrade under appropriate conditions. South Korea’s CJ CheilJedang says its U.S. subsidiary, CJ Biomaterials, is developing PHA-based alternatives for products that are…
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India Biopolymer Plant Nears Launch in Uttar Pradesh
A ₹3,080-crore ($322 million USD) biopolymer complex in Lakhimpur Kheri is approaching commissioning. The integrated project will convert locally sourced sugarcane into polylactic acid, although recent sources differ on the precise production timeline.
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Bio-Based Plastics Recycling Breakthrough Gains Momentum in Europe – Polymer Price Trends
A European industrial-scale trial has shown that several bio-based packaging plastics can be separated from mixed household waste. Strong results for rigid items offer a promising route to recycling, although film recovery remains a significant challenge.
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Breakthrough Lithium Pre-Doping Technology Boosts Silicon-Rich Batteries
Asahi Kasei has developed a lithium pre-doping technology that uses lithium carbonate to offset first-cycle losses in silicon-rich batteries. Company testing reported a 10% energy-density gain, while customer-cell trials must still confirm mass-production performance.
