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Covestro confirms new Supervisory Board Chairman after completion of XRG strategic partnership

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, December 2025

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has announced a change in leadership on its Supervisory Board following the completion of its strategic partnership with XRG. Dr. Rainer Seele was elected Chairman on 18 December 2025 and assumed the role on 20 December, succeeding … Read the full press release

EU Funded Project ELECTRO Taps Borealis Expertise to Transform Hard to Recycle Plastics

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, December 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is a key partner in Project ELECTRO, an EU-funded initiative developing electrified chemical recycling technologies to convert hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-value olefins using renewable electricity. Drawing on its expertise in chemical recycling and polyolefins, Borealis leads … Read the full press release

OMV Petrom Strengthens Long-Term Romanian Resource Strategy with Neptun Deep and Anaconda-1 Drilling Plans

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, December 2025

(IN BRIEF) OMV Petrom confirms that the Neptun Deep Black Sea gas development with Romgaz is progressing on schedule, with first gas expected in 2027 and investments estimated at up to EUR 4 billion. As development drilling continues, the company … Read the full press release

Borealis Renews Long-Term Partnership with Emirates Foundation to Support Education and Social Inclusion in the UAE

PRESS RELEASE -- 6, November 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has renewed its 15-year partnership with the Emirates Foundation to enhance education, social integration, and sustainability across the UAE. Through a 2025 contribution of AED one million from the Borealis Social Fund, the collaboration will continue to … Read the full press release

Siemens launches SICHARGE FLEX distributed EV charging system delivering up to 1.68 MW for next-generation mobility

PRESS RELEASE -- 3, October 2025

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched SICHARGE FLEX, its new distributed EV charging system capable of delivering from 480 kW up to 1.68 MW DC with fully dynamic power distribution and charging currents of up to 1,500 A. Designed for both … Read the full press release

Integra Plastics conversion in Bulgaria to deliver premium recycled polypropylene with Borcycle M technology

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, October 2025

(IN BRIEF) Integra Plastics AD, a Borealis group company based in Bulgaria, will convert its production facility to produce recycled polypropylene by October 2025, supported by the integration of Borealis’ Borcycle™ M mechanical recycling technology. The upgrade will enable the … Read the full press release

Borealis commits over EUR 100 million to expand polypropylene compounding capacity in Austria to meet rising demand for sustainable materials

PRESS RELEASE -- 5, September 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is investing over EUR 100 million to expand its polypropylene compounding facilities in Schwechat, Austria, with a new line set to begin operations in the second half of 2026. The project will significantly increase supply of advanced … Read the full press release

Borealis and Tegral expand partnership to boost sustainable polyolefin packaging distribution across Europe

PRESS RELEASE -- 2, September 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has expanded its partnership with Tegral Materials to include Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Ireland starting September 1, 2025, strengthening distribution of its polyethylene and polypropylene solutions across Europe. Building on their earlier collaboration covering Belgium, the … Read the full press release

OMV Sets December Start for Seismic Campaign to Unlock Deep Geothermal Energy in Graz

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, June 2025

(IN BRIEF) OMV will begin a seismic survey in the greater Graz area starting December 2025 to explore the deep geothermal potential of the East Styrian basin. Spanning approximately 900 kilometers and using environmentally friendly vibration methods, the campaign will … Read the full press release

Borealis Appoints Key Commercial Leaders to Drive Innovation and Sustainability in Polyolefins and Circular Economy Solutions

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, June 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has announced the appointment of four senior leaders in its commercial division, all reporting directly to EVP Craig Arnold. The new executives are Thomas Reutter as Senior Vice President of Polyolefins, Christopher McArdle as Vice President of … Read the full press release

Borealis Partners with Messe Düsseldorf to Launch Reusable Cup System at K Fair 2025 for a More Sustainable Event

PRESS RELEASE -- 22, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is supporting Messe Düsseldorf’s K Fair 2025 by providing sustainable, reusable cups made from modified polypropylene and OMV’s ReOil® recycled feedstock. This initiative, aimed at reducing waste from single-use plastics, will be assessed through a pilot program … Read the full press release

OMV Launches Austria’s Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant to Drive Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals

PRESS RELEASE -- 1, May 2025

(IN BRIEF) OMV has launched Austria’s largest green hydrogen production plant at its Schwechat refinery, with an annual capacity of up to 1,500 metric tons. This EUR 25 million investment will significantly reduce CO2 emissions by up to 15,000 metric … Read the full press release

OMV Clinches EUR 81.6 Million EU Grant to Pioneer Industrial Plastic Recycling with ReOil® Technology

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, March 2025

(IN BRIEF) OMV has secured up to EUR 81.6 million from the EU Innovation Fund through a grant agreement signed by CINEA to develop its industrial ReOil® facility. This historic funding, the largest public grant OMV has ever received for … Read the full press release

Clean Rivers Joins Forces with Project STOP to Advance Waste Management and Combat Plastic Pollution in Indonesia

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, February 2025

(IN BRIEF) Clean Rivers has partnered with Project STOP to help reduce plastic waste leakage and improve waste management in Indonesia through the Banyuwangi Hijau Phase 3 project. This partnership is part of a broader agreement between the UAE and … Read the full press release

Borealis Partners with Tegral Materials to Expand Polyolefin Distribution Across Key European Markets

PRESS RELEASE -- 31, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a distribution agreement with Tegral Materials, a member of the Vinmar Group, to expand its polyolefin solutions across Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The agreement will include Borealis’ full portfolio of polyethylene and … Read the full press release

Borealis and Aspiravi Forge Partnership for 120 GWh Annual Supply of Renewable Energy, Advancing Decarbonization Efforts in Belgium

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, January 2025

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Aspiravi to secure 120 GWh of renewable energy annually from Belgian wind farms. This partnership will significantly reduce Borealis’ Scope 2 emissions and supports the company’s goal of sourcing … Read the full press release