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Project STOP Jembrana Successfully Hands Over Waste Management Program, Achieving Circular Economy Goals in Bali

(IN BRIEF) Project STOP Jembrana, funded by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, has successfully implemented a waste management system in Bali, Indonesia, offering waste collection services to over 124,800 people and collecting more than 12,959 tonnes of waste, including … Read the full press release

Borealis Expands Innovation Award to Include Scientists and Start-ups Driving Circular Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has launched the Borealis Scientific Innovation Award (BSIA) to accelerate the circular transformation and promote sustainable progress. The award aims to recognize innovative ideas from academia, start-ups, scale-ups, engineers, and chemical engineers. Submissions are open until September … Read the full press release

Borealis Completes Sale of Nitrogen Business to AGROFERT, Expanding European Fertilizer Production

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has successfully completed the sale of its nitrogen business to AGROFERT, a Czech-based group active in various industries including chemicals and agriculture. The transaction, valued at EUR 810 million, allows AGROFERT to expand its European presence in … Read the full press release

PFNonwovens Group et Borealis établissent une nouvelle norme industrielle pour la fabrication durable de produits d’hygiène personnelle

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Le groupe PFNonwovens s’est associé à Borealis pour améliorer sa production de matériaux non tissés pour les produits d’hygiène personnelle dans le but de parvenir à un modèle commercial circulaire. L’utilisation de polymères certifiés renouvelables ™ de … Read the full press release

PFNonwovens Group and Borealis set new industry standard for sustainable personal hygiene product manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) PFNonwovens Group has partnered with Borealis to enhance its production of nonwoven materials for personal hygiene products with the aim of achieving a circular business model. The use of certified renewable™ polymers from Borealis will help manufacturers combine … Read the full press release

Ecopost e Borealis agiscono contro i rifiuti di plastica e il degrado ambientale in Kenya

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Ecopost, un’azienda keniota che ricicla i rifiuti di plastica per creare alternative ecologiche per recinzioni, segnaletica e materiali da costruzione, ha collaborato con Borealis per aumentare il riciclaggio dei rifiuti in Kenya e promuovere un’economia circolare. Borealis … Read the full press release

Ecopost and Borealis Take Action Against Plastic Waste and Environmental Degradation in Kenya

(IN BRIEF) Ecopost, a Kenyan company that recycles plastic waste to create eco-friendly alternatives for fencing, signage, and building materials, has partnered with Borealis to boost waste recycling in Kenya and promote a circular economy. Borealis will fund Ecopost’s activities, … Read the full press release

Borealis to rely on renewable electricity from Eneco for its production operations in Belgium

New Borealis PPA takes company closer to goal of using 100% electricity obtained from renewable sources in its major business areas by 2030 Ten-year PPA delivers renewable electricity for even larger share of Borealis operations in Belgium starting January 2024 … Read the full press release

Borealis confiará en la electricidad renovable de Eneco para sus operaciones de producción en Bélgica

El nuevo PPA de Borealis acerca a la empresa al objetivo de utilizar el 100 % de la electricidad obtenida de fuentes renovables en sus principales áreas de negocio para 2030 PPA de diez años entrega electricidad renovable para una … Read the full press release

Borealis’ portfolio of premium polyolefins based on renewable feedstock will be deployed by REHAU, a leading supplier of polymer solutions, for the production of sustainable furniture edgebands 

REHAU chooses Borealis’ Bornewables™ over conventional polypropylene (PP) for production of their RAUKANTEX evo sustainable edgebands Robust and durable, the Bornewables™ boast colour-stable chemistry and flexibility, and are suited for straight and contour processing Partnership embodies EverMinds™ approach to unlocking plastics circularity by using … Read the full press release

Le portefeuille de polyoléfines premium de Borealis à base de matières premières renouvelables sera déployé par REHAU, l’un des principaux fournisseurs de solutions polymères, pour la production de bandes de chant durables pour meubles

REHAU choisit Borealis’Bornewables™ plutôt que le polypropylène (PP) conventionnel pour la production de ses bandes de chant durables RAUKANTEX evo Robustes et durables, les Bornewables ™ offrent une chimie et une flexibilité de couleur stable, et sont adaptés au traitement droit … Read the full press release

Borealis’ new Super Low Sag (SLS) black polyethylene PE100-RC pressure pipe material will be used in a major pipeline project in Spain

Tailored polymer architecture and low melt flow rate of newly launched BorSafe™ HE3490-SLS-H prevents sagging and offers very high Slow Crack Growth (SCG) resistance Borealis selected for major pipeline project on basis of proven track record of professional execution, focus … Read the full press release

Das neue PE100-RC-Druckrohrmaterial aus schwarzem PE100-RC-Polyethylen von Borealis (Super Low Sag) wird bei einem großen Pipeline-Projekt in Spanien zum Einsatz kommen

Maßgeschneiderte Polymerarchitektur und niedrige Schmelzflussrate des neu eingeführten BorSafe™ HE3490-SLS-H verhindern „Sagging“ und bieten äußerst hohe Widerstandsfähigkeit gegen langsames Risswachstum (SCG) Borealis wurde aufgrund seiner Bilanz von erfolgreich ausgeführten Projekten, dem Fokus auf höchste Qualität und die effiziente Prozessausrichtung für … Read the full press release

El nuevo material de tubería de presión PE100-RC de polietileno negro Super Low Sag (SLS) de Borealis se utilizará en un importante proyecto de tubería en España

La arquitectura de polímeros a medida y el bajo índice de fluidez del nuevo BorSafe™ HE3490-SLS-H evitan la flacidez y ofrecen una resistencia muy alta al crecimiento lento de grietas (SCG). Borealis seleccionado para un importante proyecto de tubería sobre … Read the full press release

Neste part of the pioneering public blockchain digital system of Circularise and ISCC along with other major companies aimed at verifying material flows and sustainability attributes

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 13-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced its participation in the pioneering public blockchain digital … Read the full press release

Neste ist Teil des bahnbrechenden öffentlichen digitalen Blockchain-Systems von Circularise und ISCC zusammen mit anderen großen Unternehmen, die darauf abzielen, Materialflüsse und Nachhaltigkeitsattribute zu verifizieren

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) ESPOO, 13-Sep-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), der weltweit führende Anbieter von erneuerbarem und nachhaltigem Diesel Flugbenzin und das viertnachhaltigste Unternehmen der Welt, hat seine Beteiligung am bahnbrechenden öffentlichen digitalen Blockchain-System von Circularise, einer führenden Softwareplattform, die durchgängige … Read the full press release

Borealis to introduce additional social controls and measures before the start of its mega Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) plant project in Kallo, Belgium

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 1-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, an Austrian chemical company active in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, has announced the postponement the start of its mega Propane Dehydrogenation (PDH) plant project in Kallo, Belgium in … Read the full press release

Borealis va introduire des contrôles et des mesures sociales supplémentaires avant le démarrage de son méga projet d’usine de déshydrogénation du propane (PDH) à Kallo, en Belgique

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) VIENNA, 1-Aug-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, une entreprise chimique autrichienne active dans les domaines des polyoléfines, des produits chimiques de base et fertilisants, a annoncé le report du démarrage de son méga projet d’usine de déshydrogénation du … Read the full press release

Borouge, une joint-venture entre ADNOC et Borealis, annonce le démarrage réussi de sa nouvelle 5ème unité de polypropylène à Ruwais, EAU

Borouge est un catalyseur clé de la stratégie de croissance et de diversification industrielle des Émirats arabes unis, soutenant les chaînes d’approvisionnement industrielles locales et exportant des solutions de polyoléfines vers des clients du monde entier Une autre étape importante … Read the full press release

Borouge, ein Joint Venture zwischen ADNOC und Borealis, gibt die erfolgreiche Inbetriebnahme seiner neuen 5. Polypropylen-Anlage in Ruwais, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate bekannt

Borouge ist ein wichtiger Motor für das industrielle Wachstum und die Diversifizierungsstrategie der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, indem es lokale Industrielieferketten unterstützt und Polyolefinlösungen für Kunden auf der ganzen Welt liefert. Ein weiterer wichtiger Meilenstein auf der Wachstumsreise von Borouge nach … Read the full press release

Borouge, a joint venture between ADNOC and Borealis, announces the successful start-up of its new 5th polypropylene unit in Ruwais, UAE

Borouge is a key enabler of the UAE’s industrial growth and diversification strategy supporting local industrial supply chains and exporting polyolefin solutions to customers globally Another important milestone on Borouge’s growth journey following the recent Final Investment Decision for Borouge … Read the full press release

La cérémonie d’inauguration des travaux de l’installation Borealis et ADNOC Borouge 4 de 6,2 milliards USD à Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, en présence du cheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Cheikh Hamdan ben Zayed a félicité ADNOC et Borealis car ils génèrent de nouvelles opportunités de croissance pour Abou Dhabi et les Émirats arabes unis Borouge 4 répondra à la demande croissante des clients au Moyen-Orient, en Afrique et en … Read the full press release

The ground-breaking ceremony of Borealis and ADNOC USD 6.2 billion Borouge 4 facility at Ruwais, Abu Dhabi attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed praised ADNOC and Borealis as they drive further growth opportunities for Abu Dhabi and the UAE Borouge 4 will meet growing customer demand across the Middle East, Africa and Asia and will supply feedstock to TA’ZIZ … Read the full press release

Borealis buys minority stake in the company behind the EcoCore® manufacturing technology platform for sustainable packaging

Deeper partnership drives development of circular packaging solutions based on Borealis polymer and recycling expertise in tandem with Bockatech’s patented EcoCore ® technology platform EcoCore platform to be scaled up to expand range and availability of lighter weight and reusable … Read the full press release

Thomas Reutter joins Borealis Polyolefin Business as VP Product Asset Management and Supply Chain

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 5-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and Europe’s market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers and the mechanical recycling of plastics, has announced the appointment of Thomas … Read the full press release

Greiner Packaging achieves sustainable food cups made of circular materials from Borealis

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 7-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, Borealis announces that its client Greiner Packaging has produces the first cup prototypes made of Bornewables™ – Borealis’ portfolio … Read the full press release

Borealis secures access to clean and cost-efficient energy to power its operations in Stenungsund, Sweden

Power purchase agreement (PPA) signed by Borealis with Gasum to source power from wind farm owned and operated by Stena Renewable Borealis secures Kronoberget wind farm output for next ten years to power its production operations in Stenungsund, Sweden This … Read the full press release

Borealis to divest its nitrogen business unit

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 4-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers and the mechanical recycling of plastics, Borealis announces its decision to start … Read the full press release

Commissioning of new waste-to-energy recovery plant lowers Borealis’ CO2 emissions by 20% at its Beringen operations

New state-of-the-art power station transforms non-recyclable waste from local households into electricity and steam Successful first deliveries of steam and electricity to Borealis Beringen operations Borealis moves one step closer to sourcing 50% of its total electricity consumption in operations … Read the full press release

Borealis announces its largest investment in Europe; breaks ground on new world-scale PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 10-Sep-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis breaks ground on its new, world-scale propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant located at its existing production site in Kallo, Belgium. It will be one of the largest and most efficient plants of its … Read the full press release

Borealis welcomes Schwarz Gruppe as new partner in Project STOP

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 10-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Schwarz Retail Group (SRG) (Lidl, Kaufland, PreZero) joins Project STOP as a technical partner. SRG is doing its part in eliminating plastic waste which is a global problem and represents a threat … Read the full press release

Borealis and SYSTEMIQ welcome Nestlé as new strategic partner of Project STOP, a new initiative to stop plastic waste leaking into the environment

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 16-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and SYSTEMIQ, together with their partners from the Government of Norway, NOVA Chemicals, Borouge and Veolia, are pleased to welcome Nestlé as new strategic partner of Project STOP (Stop Ocean Plastics), a frontline initiative to … Read the full press release

Borealis corporate bond successfully subscribed by institutional investors

Bond has been successfully subscribed by institutional investors Retail sale to start on 4 December 2018 VIENNA, 03-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, is for the first … Read the full press release

Borealis issued a BBB+ rating with stable outlook by S&P Global Ratings

Borealis obtains strong investment grade rating from S&P Global Ratings VIENNA, 12-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces that it was issued a BBB+ rating with stable … Read the full press release

Bayport Polymers to build a 625,000-ton-per-year polyethylene unit at its production site in Bayport, Texas

Total, Borealis and NOVA Chemicals Take Final Investment Decision for New Unit PARIS/ VIENNA/ CALGARY, Canada/ BAYPORT, TX, USA, 27-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayport Polymers, LLC (“Bayport Polymers”) – a 50/50 joint venture owned by Total S.A. (“Total”) and Novealis … Read the full press release

Borealis Daplen™ polypropylene compound grades with post-consumer recycled content used in specially-built hybrid Volvo SUV

Value chain cooperation helps increase the share of recycled plastics in vehicles VIENNA, 19-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, announce another promising result of value chain cooperation involving the use of post-consumer recycled … Read the full press release

Borealis implements the international energy management standard ISO 50001 with the help of DNV GL

VIENNA 02-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilisers, has implemented the international energy management standard ISO 50001, with the help of DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of … Read the full press release

Borealis expands its mechanical recycling capabilities with the acquisition of Austrian plastics recycler Ecoplast Kunststoffrecycling GmbH

VIENNA, 18-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces that it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Ecoplast Kunststoffrecycling GmbH (“Ecoplast”), … Read the full press release

Borealis, Johannes Kepler University (JKU) launch scholarship to help asylum applicants and beneficiaries to commence university studies

The success of integration is largely dependent upon education and training, and therefore within the refugee initiative of the same name, Borealis and the Johannes Kepler University (JKU) in Linz, Austria have instituted the joint “MORE” project, which is intended … Read the full press release

Philippe Roodhooft joins Borealis Executive Board as Executive Vice President Middle East & Growth Projects

VIENNA, 31-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces that Philippe Roodhooft, at present Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Borouge ADP in the UAE, will return to Borealis … Read the full press release