Global market for LDPE
Market research institute Ceresana expects sales to increase by 1.5% p.a. until 2021.
Polyethylene (PE)
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Westlake Chemical to expand ethylene capacity
The company will increase ethane-based ethylene capacity at Lake Charles site by approximately 250 million pounds annually.
New brighter HDPE from SABIC
The company launched brightest ever range of HDPE for bottles and conatiners called Clarene.
LyondellBasell considers adding new ethylene capacity
LyondellBasell evaluates expansion project at Channelview site in Texas that would add up to 227k tons annualy of ethylene capacity.
New Hostalen Resist grade for gas pipes
LyondellBasell introduces new Hostalen Resist grade for gas distribution piping systems.
New grade of SABIC Vestolen for gas pipe industry
SABIC Vestolen A 6060R supports the gas distribution pipes industry to meet its challenges.
Weak collection of HDPE/PP bottle fractions in Europe
Herbert Snell (Multiport GmbH) highlighted together with the PRE member companies the need to boost the collection of the HDPE/PP bottle fractions.
Slovnaft builds logistic plant for PE production
The contractor completed the installation of 28 silos, where low density polyethylene will be stored and subsequently dispatched to customers.
SABIC signs joint venture agreement with SK Global Chemical
The companies will manufacture a range of high-performance polyethylene products using SK's cutting edge Nexlene solution technology.
New investments of Borealis and Borouge
The main aim of two new projects is to ensure the availability of high-quality compounds for power cables.
New resin for pipes and water mains
Braskem has developed a new polyethylene with applications for pipes and water mains at its Technology and Innovation Center in Triunfo.
New PP-LLDPE film for beverage market
SABIC has broadened its stretch film portfolio to include one of the first commercially available materials to combine PP and LLDPE.
