ExxonMobil announced on January 24 that it will temporarily shut down some units at its Baytown, Texas, refining and petrochemical complex due to anticipated freezing weather over the next three days. The complex, located east of Houston, includes ch

New Jersey recently launched a new offensive in its war against plastic, with Governor Phil Murphy, on the eve of his departure from office, officially signing Bill S3195 this month – the statewide "Reduce Single-Use Products" Act, further escalating

  President Trump announced on his Truth Social platform on January 21, 2026: "Following a very productive meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, we have formed a framework agreement on the future of Greenland and, in fact, the entire

Recently, Ningxia Qinglong Steel-Plastic Composite Pipe Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Ningxia Qinglong Steel Pipe Company"), a subsidiary of Qinglong Pipe Industry Group, received exciting news - it officially obtained the API Monogram® lice

Breaking news, the European Parliament has confirmed that it will not approve the "EU-US trade agreement" in response to Trump's imposition of tariffs on eight European countries, citing the reason of acquiring Greenland. This creates new unce

On January 14, Specialized Plastics News learned that Solstice Advanced Materials, a leading global company in high-performance specialty materials, announced on January 13 plans to invest over $220 million to advance multiple projects, expanding its

On January 7, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a final decision announcement: it made a positive final determination of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on cast iron soil pipes originating in or imported from China, imp

On January 9, Zhuangsu Shijie learned that Shell recently released its business update report for the fourth quarter of 2025, warning that its chemicals and products division is expected to incur losses in that quarter, while the performance of other

Recently, the Oriental Yuhong GardMem series of waterproof and moisture-proof vapor barrier membranes for bathrooms successfully passed rigorous testing and review by the globally authoritative plumbing and mechanical certification body, the Intern

In 2026, several states in the United States enacted stricter packaging regulations, focusing on three main areas: plastic bags, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and single-use containers. This year, several new regulations from New York t

At the beginning of 2026, news of the Venezuelan president being "kidnapped" by U.S. special forces sparked global outrage, once again making the influence of U.S. military capabilities a hot topic of discussion. Additionally, a recent report from th

Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that perfluorohexane sulfonate sodium (PFHxS-Na) will be automatically added to the Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) in October 2025, drawing widespread attention from the domestic outdo

On January 5, Specialized Plastic Vision learned that Berkshire Hathaway has completed the acquisition of Occidental's chemical business, OxyChem, for a transaction amount of $9.7 billion. Berkshire and Occidental Petroleum announced on January 2 th

The global plastic recycling industry is at a crossroads, facing multiple challenges including economic pressure, regulatory changes, and evolving market dynamics. Recently, held in Cleveland, Ohio, USAAMI Plastics World ExpoHeadquartered in Canada,

Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, reported to the House Ways and Means Committee on December 16, 2025, and to the Senate Finance Committee on December 17, on the operations of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in a

U.S. President Trump announced an order to fully block all sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers from entering and exiting ports. This statement is like a powerful chess piece, instantly stirring the calm state of the oil industry. As a downstream produc

On December 15, 2025, Westlake Chemical announced the closure of four factories in the United States, affecting approximately 295 employees. This is the company's second major capacity adjustment this year—six months ago, they just...Pernis factory i

On December 16, Specialized Plastics World learned that Westlake Chemical announced on December 15 its decision to shut down three vinyl-related production plants and one styrene plant in the United States this month to enhance the profitability of i

South Korean battery manufacturer SK On and Ford's joint venture BlueOvalSK have welcomed a significant structural adjustment. Originally planning to jointly explore the U.S. electric vehicle market, SK On and Ford announced on December 11 that they

Golden Window Period for Enterprises Expanding to North America North America is located in the northern part of the Americas, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Pacific Ocean to the west, and the Atlantic