- In May 2025, Chevron Phillips Chemical announced the divestment of its interest in Chevron Phillips Singapore Chemicals to Aster Chemicals and Energy, including a high-density polyethylene manufacturing facility. This strategic portfolio realignment reflects Chevron Phillips’ focus on optimizing core assets, which is expected to influence regional supply dynamics for polyethylene, a key application of alpha olefins
- In April 2025, Shell Eastern Trading Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Shell plc, completed the acquisition of Pavilion Energy Pte. Ltd. This move strengthens Shell's position in the integrated energy and petrochemical sector, which could enhance its alpha olefins supply capabilities and support long-term growth in synthetic lubricants, detergents, and polyethylene markets
- In 2024, INEOS Oligomers significantly expanded its linear alpha olefins (LAO) production at its Chocolate Bayou facility in Texas, increasing capacity to 420,000 metric tons per year, making it one of the world’s largest LAO production sites. This capacity expansion is set to improve the global availability of alpha olefins, supporting rising demand for synthetic lubricants, polyethylene comonomers, and specialty chemicals, while reinforcing INEOS's market leadership
- In December 2022, Chevron Phillips Chemical and Charter Next Generation introduced overwrap films made with Marlex Anew Circular Polyethylene, utilizing alpha olefins. This development reflects growing industry efforts toward sustainable packaging solutions, which is expected to drive demand for alpha olefins in circular economy initiatives, particularly in food, medical, and consumer product packaging
- In January 2022, Shell Chemical secured approval for a USD 1.4 billion investment to build a world-scale linear alpha olefins plant at its Geismar facility. The project is expected to significantly enhance global LAO production capacity, supporting supply for critical downstream applications such as detergents, plastics, lubricants, and waxes, thereby strengthening Shell’s competitive position in the alpha olefins market.
