Scattered metallic cylindrical catalyst pellets with cross-shaped profiles on a dark reflective surface

RESEARCH

17 Mar 2026

Plastic Waste Finally Meets Its Match in the Reactor

Clariant, Borealis, and SINTEF prove that mixed plastic waste can be upgraded into cracker-grade feedstock using a single reactor system

Petrochemical refinery with spherical tanks and distillation towers glowing against a purple-orange dusk sky

INVESTMENT

12 Mar 2026

The Refinery America Has Waited 50 Years For

A new Texas refinery backed by India's Reliance Industries will process 168,000 barrels of American shale oil daily starting as early as 2...

Aerial view of an integrated petrochemical complex with spherical tanks, towers, and blue piping at sunrise

PARTNERSHIPS

7 Feb 2026

Two Giants Take Over Houston's Plastic Recycling Hub

ExxonMobil and LyondellBasell take joint control of Houston's Cyclyx facility, reshaping Gulf Coast plastic feedstock supply

Large industrial storage tanks with blue roofs glowing amber under floodlights at a facility at night

INSIGHTS

20 Jan 2026

Why US Producers Are Ditching Commodity Chemicals

US crude-to-chemicals companies are accelerating a pivot to specialty and high-value output as commodity margins stay under pressure.

Petrochemical refinery with multiple distillation columns lit in golden tones against a clear evening sky

MARKET TRENDS

14 Dec 2025

The Plastics Market Is Splitting in Two

Commodity polymers face a margin squeeze while certified recycled plastics command growing premiums, reshaping the US chemicals sector

SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES

By submitting, you agree to receive email communications from the event organizers, including upcoming promotions and discounted tickets, news, and access to related events.