Gallery - Chemical Industry Outlook 2023

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LANXESS raises prices for inorganic pigments

This move comes in response to significantly higher costs in particular for energy, critical raw materials, and logistics amid ongoing geopolitical tensions

Econic and Changhua Chemical launch world’s first commercial CO2-based polyols plant in China

The new plant, located in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, will produce approximately 80,000 tons of Carnol in 2026, with plans to scale production to over one million tons in the coming years

Nextchem wins major circular economy projects in Africa & Asia

The projects will transform post-consumer and post-industrial polyolefin end-of-life materials into high-quality compounded r-polymers, matching the technical performance of virgin equivalents

Orica settles $170M CF litigation, moves to strengthen US explosives footprint

Orica says it has maintained customer supply through its global manufacturing and supply network

Technip Energies joins Verso Energy in groundbreaking French eSAF project

The initiative marks a significant step in building a European e-fuels value chain

KBR wins FEED contract for world’s first commercial liquid hydrogen terminal in Amsterdam

Slated to begin operations by 2030, the terminal will handle both gaseous and liquid hydrogen while managing LCO₂ for reuse or permanent storage abroad

Econotherm breaks into Asian refining market with heat pipe contract in Thailand

The deal marks Econotherm’s first entry into the Asian refining market and its eighth commercial refinery reference overall

Fenesta Conclave draws 1,650 architects across 25 cities, sparks nationwide design dialogue

The discussions highlighted the need for deeper collaboration to build smarter, more context-responsive spaces

MAIRE lands $50M refinery overhaul mandate in Trinidad & Tobago

The project’s first phases will focus on identifying critical upgrade and refurbishment needs across the complex

India’s battery boom faces reality check: Supply gaps, import dependence threaten clean energy push

Domestic manufacturing capacity stands at ~150–180 GWh, with only ~40–50 GWh expected to be operational soon

Syensqo unveils AI-developed coffee peptide for scalp care

These peptides were produced via enzymatic digestion and combined to create a multifunctional ingredient

Brenntag launches first VDA-certified AdBlue facility in Asia Pacific

AdBlue is essential across multiple sectors

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