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Europe’s petrochemicals industry initiatives to decarbonize & deliver on EU Green Deal
Petrochemicals Europe's member companies have already taken initiatives to reduce their own carbon footprint while fostering innovation in low-carbon technologies. These initiatives range from the electrification of steam crackers to CCS/CCU and circular economy projects.
Live Webinar: safe handling of N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP)
Petrochemicals Europe’s BDO sector group organised a one-hour webinar in cooperation with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) to explain the N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) guideline that gives recommendations on how to comply with the restriction and protect workers. The Webinar had a record attendance of 175 participants. It featured speakers from ECHA, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Lyondell Chemie and Cefic.
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Chemistry is all about you
EPCA released its 3rd video on STEM education in cooperation with Petrochemicals Europe.
Discover the unique partnership for a better life.
Petrochemicals in action
Discover where petrochemicals are used and how their versatility and properties are invaluable.
Transport
Packaging
Construction
Textile
Paint and Coatings
Household Products
Electronics
Other Applications
Petrochemical Industry in Europe
300.000 Jobs
155 €Billion/year total sales
%
95% of manufactured products
%
26% of total chemical sales
Solvents – a key ingredient of durable and sustainable materials
When you see solar panels or bridges you probably don’t think that solvents play a big role in making and protecting them. Yet they do. Solvents are essential to glue solar panels together. Coatings with solvents protect infrastructure like bridges and dams from corrosion and rust, extending their lifetime by decades.
Upcoming Event
European Petrochemicals Virtual Conference
Times are uncertain for the petrochemicals industry in wake of covid-19. Many parts of the petrochemicals industry have been particularly hard hit, while at the same time, the need for medical equipment has opened the door to new opportunities for some. During the S&P Global Platts European Petrochemicals Virtual Conference, key industry players will talk about how the sector is adapting to these turbulent times.