欧洲仍是SABIC塑料业务创新中心

Core Viewpoint - SABIC remains optimistic about the growth opportunities in sustainable and circular plastic demand in Europe despite current challenges in the petrochemical market [1] Group 1: Market Outlook - SABIC's Polymer Executive Vice President, Sami Osama, highlighted Europe as an innovation center, particularly in sectors like automotive, mobility, and healthcare, where there is significant focus on developing circular solutions [1] - The global chemical industry is currently facing a difficult period with fluctuating demand [1] Group 2: Strategic Actions - To address market downturns and competitiveness issues, SABIC plans to permanently close several petrochemical facilities in Europe over an 18-month period from January 2024 to June 2025 [1] - The company is open to further optimizing its European asset portfolio and will continue to assess operations and business for efficiency improvements [1] Group 3: Recent Developments - In August, SABIC established a joint venture with Plastic Energy in Herne, which has produced its first batch of pyrolysis oil [1] - The facility is designed to process 20,000 tons of mixed waste plastic annually and is expected to begin commercial production by the end of this year, integrating the pyrolysis oil as a substitute for traditional naphtha in polymer production [1]