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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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