Technology
Technology | 31 May 2026

Lummus launches Thermacrack C5 to boost isoamylene efficiency, cut production costs

The move strengthens Lummus’ position in backcracking and etherification technologies

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 31 May 2026

Univar Solutions deepens Dow partnership

Expands silicone additives push across EMEA

Battery
Battery | 31 May 2026

Eni and Seri Industrial strike major deal to build European battery supply chain

Eni is accelerating its push into the energy transition with a new industrial alliance aimed at reshaping Europe’s battery sector

Chemical
Chemical | 31 May 2026

EuroChem opens mega 800,000 tonne sulfuric acid facility in Kazakhstan

EuroChem powers up Kazakhstan expansion with major sulfuric acid plant launch in $1 billion industrial buildout

Chemical
Chemical | 31 May 2026

German chemical industry warns of deeper slump as costs surge, output falls

The sector is also facing mounting pressure from higher energy, raw material and transportation costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East

Chemical
Chemical | 31 May 2026

Tokuyama okays second high-purity IPA plant to boost semiconductor supply chain capacity

The company is positioning the expansion as a response to growing customer demands for higher quality standards and more stable supply chains in semiconductor production

Energy
Energy | 31 May 2026

KLM and SkyNRG break ground on Netherlands’ first SAF plant in €3 billion clean aviation push

While SAF still produces CO₂ during flight, its overall lifecycle emissions are substantially lower than conventional jet fuel

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 31 May 2026

SINTEF picks Power to Hydrogen for EU-backed green acetone project in Norway

It will generate green hydrogen for an innovative gas fermentation process that converts captured carbon dioxide into zero-emission acetone

Chemical
Chemical | 30 May 2026

HB Fuller doubles down on strategy

The acquisition strategy is designed not just to scale the business, but to rapidly improve profitability through integration and synergies

Digitization
Digitization | 30 May 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical and Accenture launch AI JV to reinvent corporate ops

The move marks a push to modernize back-office functions and boost productivity across Japan’s industrial sector.

R&D
R&D | 30 May 2026

Avantium study says plant-based PEF could slash plastic emissions by up to 88%

Conducted with nova-Institut and Tereos, the study uses industrial data intended to reflect future large-scale production

Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles | 30 May 2026

WEVO targets EV battery safety push with high-performance silicone seal for thermal runaway protection

WEVO is targeting that critical weak point with its liquid silicone rubber solution WEVOSIL 23130

General
General | 30 May 2026

Chemspec Europe 2026 draws global chemical industry surge as collab takes centre stage

Chemspec Europe provides a great opportunity to connect with players from across different industries

General
General | 30 May 2026

American Lithium lands strategic entry into US defense supply chain push

The company said the inclusion underscores the strategic importance of its U.S. lithium assets

Chemical
Chemical | 30 May 2026

Mitsubishi Chemical to halt production of key epoxy resin grades by 2027

Continuing production of the affected grades has become unviable due to aging equipment and a challenging business environment

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 30 May 2026

Valmet and Linde power up electrified CO2 capture push for pulp, paper industry

The goal is to deliver scalable, electrically powered CO₂ capture systems tailored for real-world pulp and paper operations

General
General | 30 May 2026

Indogulf Cropsciences posts strong FY26 performance

PAT jumps 27% on exports and distribution push

People
People | 30 May 2026

Arkema names Laurent Tellier COO as longtime executive Marc Schuller hangs boot

The appointment marks a significant shift in Arkema’s leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth

Sustainability
Sustainability | 30 May 2026

Tata Chemicals expands biodiversity push in Okhamandal

Restores wasteland into thriving ecological habitat

Chemical
Chemical | 30 May 2026

IFF sells food ingredients unit to CVC in $4.3 billion deal

The company will retain an approximately 10% minority equity stake worth around $200 million

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