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Wacker China silicon elastomers expansion

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Wacker’s Capacity Expansion in China is Top News

Readers last week were most drawn to news from Wacker about its new production line in China.

Susan Sutton

July 1, 2019

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ExxonMobil and SABIC Agree to Proceed with Gulf Coast Growth Ventures Project

The joint venture between ExxonMobil and SABIC, called Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, received final environmental regulatory approval in June 2019 to build an ethane steam cracker, two polyethylene, units and a monoethylene glycol unit.

June 19, 2019

ExxonMobil and SABIC recently announced the decision to proceed with the construction of a chemical facility and a 1.8 Mt ethane steam cracker in San Patricio County, Texas.

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FLEXcon Funding Leads the News

News from FLEXcon regarding a funding opportunity drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

June 10, 2019

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SOCMA Addresses China Tariffs and Impact on Specialty Chemical Manufacturers

As the U.S. and China negotiate the sequencing of tariff removal, SOCMA reports that it is proactively monitoring and advocating on behalf of the specialty chemical industry.

May 28, 2019

The Trump Administration’s decision to raise tariff rates from 10 to 25% on $200 billion in Chinese imports will disproportionately burden specialty chemical manufacturers, according to a statement released by the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA).

LyondellBasell Propylene Oxide Plant Marks 50 Years of Operation

LyondellBasell recently announced its Bayport Complex in Pasadena, Texas, has reached 50 years of operation.

April 19, 2019

The new PO/TBA plant will reportedly have a split facility design.

Chemical Activity Barometer Shows Slight Rise in March

The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB) rose 0.1% in March on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis.

April 1, 2019

It was the first gain in five months.

Asia to Contribute Nearly Half of Global Petrochemical Capacity Additions by 2030

Asia will contribute 49% of global petrochemical capacity additions by 2030, according to a new report.

March 25, 2019

The Middle East is reportedly the second-largest region in terms of capacity additions.

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UK Government Guidance if No-Deal Brexit Occurs Leads the News

Last week, the UK government’s guidance to businesses that use chemicals received the most clicks.

Teresa McPherson

February 4, 2019

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.