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Stamicarbon signed an agreement with SABIC An to provide urea technology licensing and process design for the SAN-7 fertilizer project in Saudi Arabia, enhancing global supply capacity as part of regi
SABIC's AR-RAZI secured raw material approval for a new 1.8 million ton/year methanol facility in Jubail. The project supports Saudi Vision 2030 goals, though final investment decision remains pending
SABIC advances its ammonia and urea complex project in Saudi Arabia, awarding a $3.46 billion EPC contract to Samsung E&A to boost annual capacity by 1.2 million mt of ammonia and 2.6 million mt of ur
SABIC secured ministry approval for feedstock supply for its new 1.8 million metric ton per year methanol plant in Jubail. CFR India methanol prices stood at $505 per metric ton on September 4.
SABIC's 1.8 million ton/year ethylene project in Fujian entered trial operation, part of a 44.8 billion RMB investment strategy. The company plans additional material plants, strengthening its role in
SABIC has completed the $450 million sale of its Engineering Thermoplastics business to Mutares SE & Co., covering assets across the Americas and Europe. The deal supports SABIC's strategy to exit und
SABIC's CEO stated there is no shipping impact from Bab al-Mandab disruptions, though logistics costs have risen. Sales volume fell 33% in Q2 as the regional crisis affected petrochemical operations.
SABIC confirms Red Sea shipments face no current disruption despite Middle East tensions, though Q2 volumes fell due to Strait of Hormuz closures. The company narrowed its net loss to $220 million whi
SABIC reported polymer exports through Yanbu more than doubled in Q2 despite shipping diversions to the Red Sea amid Hormuz Strait tensions, though overall quarterly revenue declined 18% year-over-yea
Chinese polycarbonate imports into Europe surged 43% year-on-year, driven by cost competitiveness and improved quality perception. Meanwhile, Sabic's European extrusion-grade PC production faces uncer
SABIC launched LNP ELCRIN DC0051RC1, a PC-based modified material with 75% post-consumer recycled content and UL94 V0 flame retardancy. Suitable for electronics casings, it offers high stability and s
GPCA appoints a former SABIC CEO as its new chairman, succeeding Fageeh who retired in April.
SABIC launched two new NORYL resins for solar PV applications, featuring laser-weldable thermoplastic technology. These materials enhance reliability and reduce component weight by 35%, supporting acc
SABIC has launched ULTEM SU3102P, a reactive oligomer designed as a toughening agent for thermoset composites. The product allows up to 50% loading, improves toughness-stiffness balance by 140%, and b
Velogy officially launched as a European polymers business following acquisitions of assets from LyondellBasell and SABIC. The new entity plans to expand operational capabilities and geographic reach
SABIC confirms Saudi petchem plants operate normally despite Hormuz disruptions. Q1 sales volumes fell 13% to 9.6 million mt, with polymer exports shifting west and liquid chemical limits imposed.
SABIC's Fujian petrochemical complex is 98% complete, with potential annual urea output rising to 7.4 million metric tons upon full operation.
SABIC swung to a Q1 net profit driven by cost reductions, while key chemical prices rose amid supply disruptions. The company confirmed progress on its Fujian project and a new tire manufacturing join
SABIC showcased advanced polymer solutions at CHINAPLAS 2026, highlighting its upcoming Fujian Petrochemical Complex and innovations for renewables, robotics, and electric vehicles to support China's
Iranian media reported major strikes on Saudi Arabia's Jubail petrochemical hub involving SABIC and Dow, while Saudi officials confirmed missile interceptions near energy sites. Israel also claimed an
Saudi petrochemical giant SABIC declared force majeure on products including methanol and styrene monomer due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption is aggravating global ch
SABIC declared force majeure on styrene and methanol supplies at Al Jubail due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, impacting two units with a combined annual capacity of 1.16 million metric tons.
SABIC is evaluating a shift to western ports for exports due to the ongoing Iran-Gulf conflict. However, the company's CEO confirmed that there are currently no reported impacts on production operatio
Munich-based AEQUITA has acquired over 6 million tons of European olefin and polyolefin capacity from LyondellBasell and SABIC, positioning itself as Europe's largest polyolefin producer while utilizi
SABIC announced CEO Fageeh will retire on April 1, succeeded by Faqeer from Aramco’s liquids-to-chemicals segment. This leadership change impacts the major petrochemical corporation's strategic direct
SABIC approved final investment decisions for an ethylene oxide catalyst project in Saudi Arabia and thermoplastics plants in China. CEO stated current production remains unaffected by the Iran confli
In June 2025, AICM unveiled a new mission emphasizing sustainable innovation. Executives from Olin, Merck, and SABIC discussed implementing Responsible Care to drive the petrochemical industry's green
S-Oil has signed a $3.7 billion contract to supply polyethylene (PE) to Sabic, with the agreement extending through December 2030.
ICIS Europe reports on SABIC's asset divestment and Venator's TiO2 plant restart by Nuova Solmine, alongside firm sulphur markets due to Russian supply tightness.
SABIC has launched the LNP ELCRES NPCRX9612U, a PFAS-free polycarbonate copolymer resin designed for medical devices. The material features UL746G certification and maintains impact resistance against
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