Tie-ups: Syensqo/Sinopec partner on advanced materials/specialty chemicals; Clearpoint Recycling to supply Enviroo waste PET for recycling plant

Materials firm Syensqo and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) have signed an agreement to foster collaboration in advanced materials and specialty chemicals.

The partnership is set to explore business development opportunities and application development in various sectors, including commercial aerospace, transportation, energy, electronics and industrial fields. By leveraging their combined expertise, Syensqo and Sinopec say they aim to empower innovation and deliver sustainable solutions that meet the evolving demands of these industries.

Key areas of focus include carbon fibre and composites, specialty polymers, and material solutions for commercial aerospace, transportation, and energy sectors. The collaboration will also delve into supply chain management and sustainability initiatives, including the use of circular chemicals and reducing carbon footprint. The two companies will also explore business cooperation in emerging markets such as South America and Asia.

“We have had many exchanges with Sinopec in Beijing, Shanghai and Brussels. This strategic partnership aligns with Syensqo’s mission to pursue breakthroughs that advance humanity. Together, we will explore innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of our industries while lowering carbon footprint,” saidDr. Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo.

Zhao Dong, General Manager of Sinopec said the company will take the lead in science and technology innovation and promote R&D of green and low-carbon technologies and high-end materials.

In other news, UK’s Clearpoint Recycling has signed an agreement with Enviroo, a specialist in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling. Clearpoint will supply over 30,000 tonnes/year of waste PET material to Enviroo’s rPET recycling facility at Protos Park, Ellesmere Port, UK, set to open in 2027.

The facility will convert waste PET into certified food-grade recycled PET (rPET). This will help meet the growing global demand for high-quality, sustainable packaging.

As part of the agreement, Clearpoint Recycling will be responsible not only for sourcing and supplying the PET feedstock but also for managing the sales of the recycled output. This positions the company at the heart of a circular supply chain. Also, it strengthens the UK’s infrastructure ahead of the Government’s planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), also expected to launch in 2027.

The deal is expected to create numerous skilled roles across both commercial and operational areas of the business. It comes as Clearpoint continues to expand, including its recent entry into the European market.

Enviroo’s processes allow for 100% of PET (the primary material used for food and beverage packaging, such as plastic bottles) to be recycled. 

Enviroo says it is actively building high-impact recycling plants focused on efficient production and long-term operations. Its mission, it adds, is to build a transparent and sustainable circular economy that drives real change in how society interacts with plastics.

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