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Sustainability
Sustainability | 13 December 2025

EU strikes deal on sweeping new vehicle circularity rules

Under the draft, all new vehicles must be designed for easy dismantling by authorised treatment facilities

Technology
Technology | 13 December 2025

Johnson Matthey opens first hydrogen internal combustion engine facility in Gothenburg

This center, built on time and budget, strengthens JM's sustainable tech leadership and capability for testing full engines up to 600kW

R&D
R&D | 13 December 2025

EIB backs ALTANA with €300 million credit line to fuel sustainable innovation

The financing further strengthen ALTANA's leading position in the field of future-proof specialty chemicals

R&D
R&D | 13 December 2025

UPM unveils world’s first carbon-negative, fully recyclable black pigment

The innovation -- UPM Circular Renewable Black -- is the world’s first bio-based, near-infrared (NIR) detectable, carbon-negative black

Sustainability
Sustainability | 13 December 2025

Utility Global teams up with Kyocera to scale clean hydrogen production for heavy industry

The collaboration aims to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, refining, petrochemicals, and chemicals

R&D
R&D | 13 December 2025

BASF invested around €2 billion in R&D in 2024, generated 1,000+ new patents

BASF focuses on innovation and AI to drive green transformation

Recycling
Recycling | 13 December 2025

BASF & Essity team up with TU Wien to turn diapers into chemical feedstock

BASF and TU Wien’s innovative gasification technology converts solid waste into gas at temperatures above 600 °C

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 13 December 2025

India flags off hydrogen mobility pilot, marking major push for clean transport

Toyota Kirloskar Motor handed over its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the Toyota Mirai, to the National Institute of Solar Energy for extensive real-world testing

General
General | 13 December 2025

Hexion sells Oregon manufacturing site to Kronospan in strategic portfolio shift

The deal builds on a series of strategic moves by Hexion aimed at transforming its plant network and product mix

Digitization
Digitization | 13 December 2025

Grace and Molecule.one strike multi-year AI pact to break peptide manufacturing bottlenecks

The partnership builds on Molecule.one’s win in the Standard Industries Chemical Innovation Challenge

Battery
Battery | 13 December 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical to transfer US & UK battery electrolyte assets to Green E Origin

The deal covers manufacturing businesses operated by Mitsubishi Chemical America in Memphis, Tennessee, and Mitsubishi Chemical UK Ltd. in Billingham, England

People
People | 13 December 2025

Arun Bharat Ram honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Hurun India’s Family Business Excellence Awards 2025

This accolade serves as a powerful tribute to Bharat Ram’s visionary leadership, profound resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence

Gas
Gas | 13 December 2025

Wood secures ten-year maintenance contract for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG facility

This significant agreement tasks Wood with ensuring the safe and reliable operations of the approximately 1,000-acre natural gas liquefaction and export site

Gas
Gas | 13 December 2025

Sandpiper Chemicals taps Air Water Gas Solutions for industrial gas supply at blue methanol macility

Air Water will design, build and operate a purpose-built air separation unit to provide oxygen, nitrogen and instrument air to Sandpiper's plant

Digitization
Digitization | 12 December 2025

Data is the new catalyst in formulation R&D: Experts

Future of formulation science lies in the seamless blend of data, design, and technology

R&D
R&D | 12 December 2025

Mitsui Chemicals unveils world’s first 12-inch high-refractive index polymer wafers for AR glasses

The proprietary polymer also provides greater impact resistance, making devices safer and lighter than glass

Energy
Energy | 12 December 2025

ExxonMobil boosts 2030 outlook, projects $25 billion in earnings growth without raising spending

The growth is driven by stronger Permian output, technology advancements, improved capital efficiency, structural cost reductions, and portfolio optimization

Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS)
Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCUS) | 12 December 2025

Celanese secures carbon footprint certification to advance sustainable plastics

The certification reflects a major investment in Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technology

General
General | 12 December 2025

FUJIFILM launches ZEMATES to power next-gen semiconductor packaging

The ZEMATES lineup includes liquid-type polyimide for redistribution layers and protective films

Energy
Energy | 12 December 2025

TotalEnergies to become leading shareholder in expanded NEO NEXT+ in major UK oil & gas deal

The deal positions NEO NEXT+ as the largest independent oil and gas producer in the UK

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