Global demand for the major petrochemicals ethylene and propylene, considered bellwethers of the petrochemical industry, slowed in 2005. Ethylene demand growth was about 3.1%, down from a typical ...

Researchers have found a way to use a component of glycerol to produce bio-based propylene. Achieving carbon neutrality requires the effective use of renewable biomass. In the production of biodiesel, ...

Houston, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (LYB) today announced an investment to expand propylene production capacity at its Channelview Complex near Houston. Groundbreaking and ...

New chemical reactor efficiently makes propylene from shale gas. Hydrogen gas separation allows for higher propane pressures and more propylene production. A plant producing 500,000 metric tons of ...

More than 150 million metric tons of propylene are produced annually, making it one of the most widespread chemicals used in the chemical industry. Propylene is the basis for polypropylene, a polymer ...

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a new catalyst that efficiently converts a glycerol derivative into bio-based propylene, supporting the production of sustainable chemicals.

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Propylene Market By Application, By Region - Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2011-2025" report to their offering. The global ...

HOUSTON, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) and Sumitomo Chemical announced today that they have signed an alliance agreement to make KBR an exclusive licensing partner for Sumitomo Chemical ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Propylene Oxide Market (2017 - 2022)" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. Almost two-third of the propylene oxide produced, worldwide, is ...

Achieving carbon neutrality requires the effective use of renewable biomass. In the production of biodiesel, for instance, glycerol is generated as a major byproduct. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan ...