Petrochemicals


Syensqo launches market-first non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer

Syensqo launches the market’s first non-fluorosurfactant FFKM to meet the evolving needs of the industry with greater sustainability. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR048)Syensqo, a leading global provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, announced the introduction of a brand new range of high-performance perfluoroelastomers using the company’s proprietary non-fluorosurfactant (NFS) technology. The Tecnoflon® FFKM NFS products have been specially engineered to expand Syensqo’s successful FFKM offerings for semiconductor manufacturing and other highly demanding markets.

Perstorp acquires OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V.

Perstorp acquires OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V. (Photo: Perstorp)Leading global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), today announced Perstorp Holding AB has acquired 100 percent of the shares of OQ Chemicals Nederland B.V. from OQ Chemicals GmbH. The deal provides Sweden-based Perstorp with full ownership and control over all of the Dutch company’s production assets, related technology and employees.

Syensqo introduces revolutionary extrudable PPS technology for sustainable piping

Syensqo has launched Ryton® PPS XE-5000, the first grade of a revolutionary extrudable polymer technology for sustainable non-metallic piping in demanding environments with elevated temperatures and pressures. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR026)Syensqo, a leading global provider of Advanced Performance Materials and Chemical Solutions, has launched Ryton® PPS XE-5000NA, the first grade of an innovative extrudable polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) technology set to revolutionize the performance and sustainability of piping materials.

Perstorp receives a gold medal for sustainability from EcoVadis

Perstorp receives a gold medal for sustainability from EcoVadis. 
(Photo: Perstorp)Perstorp has advanced to a gold medal by EcoVadis for the year 2023. This means that, when it comes to sustainability performance, Perstorp now ranks in the top 5 percent of the industry.

Actionable plans in place for reaching Perstorp 2030 sustainability targets

Actionable plans in place for reaching Perstorp 2030 sustainability targets. (Photo: Perstorp)Sustainable solutions provider Perstorp has turned its ambitious sustainability targets for 2030 into actionable roadmaps on the corporate level as well as for each of its production plants, outlining hands-on activities to lower greenhouse gas emissions, reduce waste, save fresh water and enable sustainable transformation throughout the value chain.

Perstorp sets reduction targets for water and waste

Perstorp sets reduction targets for water and waste
(Photo: Perstorp)Sustainable solutions provider Perstorp has added new corporate sustainability targets, for water and waste, to its sustainability strategy. Its long-term sustainability ambition is to become Finite Material Neutral, which involves water and waste, along with raw materials, energy and catalysts. In 2021 the company set its first 2030 targets, for greenhouse gas emissions (using approved science-based targets) and (eco) toxic impact. Now Perstorp has added new sustainability targets that will address its long-term ambition.

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