Innovating the future
Our approach to innovation is grounded in technical depth and application expertise. Across our global network of innovation centers, our teams work on material design, testing, and performance for a range of demanding end uses.
By combining proprietary technologies with advanced evaluation capabilities, we support customers in developing solutions that perform reliably in real-world conditions. Product innovation is further accelerated through AI-enabled solutions that enhance evaluation and shorten development cycles.
Innovation also extends to how we run our operations. We use modeling, pilot-scale testing, process optimization, and data-driven tools - such as predictive maintenance, digital twins and real-time quality control - to strengthen quality and consistency across the value chain. Linking development, production, and logistics in this way allows us to scale new solutions efficiently and provide customers with dependable, high-performing polyolefin materials.
“Our focus is on translating technical expertise and application insights into materials that perform reliably in demanding environments. Innovation at Borouge International is about practical progress - improving performance, strengthening consistency and supporting customers as requirements evolve.”
Our Global Innovation Network
Our global innovation centers across Europe, the UAE, Canada, and China form a connected network that supports material design, testing, and application development. Working closely with customers and manufacturing teams, these centers help evaluate performance, strengthen technical collaboration, and ensure our materials are ready for a wide range of end uses.
Linz, Austria
Europe
This premier European research and development site is equipped with a catalyst plant, pilot-scale polymerization and compounding lines, and industrial conversion capabilities, including film, fiber, extrusion, and molding.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
North America
These North American facilities focus on the development and commercialization of high performance polyethylene resins, process and catalyst technologies, and resin testing.
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Middle East
Our innovation hub in the Middle East advances polymer development and application-technology, benefiting from advantaged feedstock and integrated production facilities.
Shanghai, China
Asia Pacific
Forming part of our global application technology network and supporting customers and converters with locally tailored polyolefin solutions, our Shanghai facility provides technical services, application development, as well as testing support for automotive and other applications across Asia.
Stenungsund, Sweden
Europe
The Stenungsund Innovation Center is a core part of Borouge International’s European innovation network, with deep expertise in high-pressure polyethylene (HPPE) for demanding energy applications.
Porvoo, Finland
Europe
The Porvoo Innovation Center is a core part of Borouge International’s innovation network, located within the Nordic region’s largest petrochemicals industrial park. The site is a center of excellence for catalyst and process research and development, including the development of Borstar® polyolefin technology.