The largest petrochemical plant in Ukraine – Karpatneftekhim (Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region) – stopped the production of low-pressure polyethylene (HDPE) due to a fire at the olefin complex. The release of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is continuing, according to the ICIS-MRC Price Review. According to the company’s customers, the Ukrainian manufacturer, after a fire in the ethylene […]
Polymer conformation
The world is fighting against plastic. But its production will increase, according to forecasts of the International Energy Agency (IEA). In accordance with these forecasts, the demand for primary polymers will increase by almost a third by 2030. Methanol prospects Synthetic polymers are produced on the basis of a number of primary products, which are […]
European polyethylene in January fell for the markets of the CIS countries at EUR 30-50 per ton
The January ethylene contract price in Europe was agreed at EUR40 per tonne lower than December. However, for some types of polyethylene (PE), European manufacturers did not accept a decrease in export prices of PE for shipments in the CIS countries, proportional to the monomer, in the ICIS-MRC Price Review. Negotiations on the January PE […]
Japan plans to implement 100% PET recycling by 2030.
Japan has traditionally exported a significant amount of PET bottles and flakes to China and other countries for recycling. For example, in 2017, Japan shipped almost 316 thousand tons of PET waste to China. Already today, consumers and corporations in Japan collect 92.2% of PET bottles. According to recent studies, 84.8% of PET is used […]
Garbage in Ukraine will be collected using underground and vacuum systems
In Ukraine, waste collection was normalized using underground and vacuum systems. Relevant state building codes have already entered into force. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Regional Development, Construction and Housing and Communal Services of Ukraine Lev Partskhaladze. According to him, such methods will contribute to the separate collection of waste and improve the […]
In Kalush there was a fire at the polyolefin production plant “Karpatneftekhim”
In Kalush there was a fire at the polyolefin production plant “Karpatneftekhim” In Kalush, at the olefin plant LLC “Karpatneftekhim” engaged in the processing of petroleum products, there was a major fire. No casualties were reported. According to an insider of the 24th channel, who cooperates with the chemical plant, there is no danger to […]
What are secondary granules pvd their features and application
Each manufacturer seeks to reduce production costs, which, in turn, will reduce the cost of production. Nowadays there is a way out of this situation, and it is the only one for all cases. This solution is the processing of high-pressure polyethylene, which was based on recycled materials. LDPE, which is also called high-pressure polyethylene, […]
CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATION OF POLYETHYLENE OF HIGH PRESSURE
The modern world is hard to imagine without plastic. Today, everything that surrounds us is one third composed of all sorts of plastics. We are so used to them that we do not always notice them in everyday life. At the same time, plastics are a profitable business that brings its owners millions of dollars […]
What is the difference between primary and secondary polyethylene
In the production of polymer products, it is common to use primary raw materials, which a priori guarantee the final quality of the product. But its disadvantage is a significant difference in price compared to secondary raw materials, which, accordingly, affects the cost of finished products. Competition forces manufacturers to change tactics, paying attention to […]
South Korea banned polymer bags
South Korea has banned polymer bags in supermarkets and retail outlets, according to lenta.ru. The restriction came into force on January 1, 2019 and affected 11 thousand supermarkets and two thousand outlets. Now, instead of plastic bags, customers should be offered paper or cloth bags. Plastic packaging will be allowed only for meat and fish. […]