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Tipping Point for Europe’s Industrial Backbone: More Closures or a Flourishing Future?
European petrochemical industry faces serious structural challenges, notably disadvantaged energy prices. If Europe is to maintain and grow its industrial base, we need to urgently address these issues and create the right conditions for investment and innovation, putting the Clean Industrial Deal into action.
400 business leaders send urgent call to Heads of State to implement the Clean Industrial Deal following high-level meeting with Commission President
26 February 2025, Brussels: One year after the launch of the Antwerp Declaration, 400 business leaders have reunited in Antwerp to discuss the just published Clean Industrial Deal with Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen. Ahead of the European Council meeting in March, industry is now calling on EU Heads of State to take urgent action across all EU Member States without any delay.
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Discover our Interactive Flowchart
Petrochemicals Europe’s Flowchart illustrates the complex journey of petrochemicals from raw materials to everyday products. The updated chart reflects the industry’s initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint and diversify its feedstock. Check out the updated flowchart and order a printed copy:
Petrochemicals in action
Discover where petrochemicals are used and how their versatility and properties are invaluable.
Electronics
Construction
Transport
Household products
Textile
Paint and Coatings
Packaging
Cosmetics & Medical
Petrochemical Industry in Europe
300.000 Jobs
145 €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.