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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

General
General | 12 December 2025

Chemical industry's downturn to persist through 2026 amid overcapacity and soft demand: Deloitte

Key end-markets such as construction, automotive, and consumer goods are experiencing soft demand, with only the semiconductor market showing strong growth

General
General | 12 December 2025

E3 Lithium lands US$4 million windfall in sale of Saskatchewan assets

The Calgary-based lithium developer announced it has officially closed the previously disclosed sale of its Estevan Lithium District assets

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 12 December 2025

MIT-WPU scientists crack hydrogen transport challenge, delivering major boost to India’s clean-energy push

Just 15.6 litres of carrier liquid stored nearly 11,000 litres of hydrogen

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 12 December 2025

Asahi Kasei honoured with TSMC Excellent Performance Award for advanced packaging materials

The award celebrates suppliers demonstrating exceptional innovation and production support in Advanced Packaging materials

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 12 December 2025

MHI achieves world-first in hydrogen production from ammonia

MHI plans to leverage this achievement to develop medium-scale, decentralized ammonia cracking systems near hydrogen demand sites

Technology
Technology | 12 December 2025

Topsoe joins Carbon Neutral Fuels to power UK’s first commercial SAF project with SOEC tech

The deal marks the first-ever commercial application of Topsoe’s SOEC technology in SAF production

General
General | 12 December 2025

Tronox bags $600 million support from US & Australian Export Banks for rare earth expansion

The funding is aimed at expanding Tronox’s rare earth supply chain

Technology
Technology | 12 December 2025

Wood lands $27 million contract to upgrade key North Sea infra for Equinor

Wood’s scope includes enabling gas import from Snorre

R&D
R&D | 12 December 2025

Mitsubishi Chemical teams up with Boston Materials to revolutionize AI data center cooling

The companies will co-develop the second-generation Liquid Metal ZRT product

General
General | 12 December 2025

GEM Aromatics begins commercial production of cooling agents, clove products at Dahej facility

This state-of-the-art facility integrates advanced process technology and rigorous quality systems

General
General | 11 December 2025

AkzoNobel completes sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group

The transaction includes AkzoNobel’s liquid paints and coatings business in India

Chemical
Chemical | 11 December 2025

Chlorum Solutions USA acquires Cargill's Iowa Chlor-Alkali facility

Chlorum affiliates have developed and operated small-scale chlor-alkali plants in Brazil and Uruguay, with six facilities in operation and two new facilities in commissioning

Recycling
Recycling | 11 December 2025

Borealis and Borouge unveil recycled polyolefins 'Recleo'

The portfolio brings together post-industrial (PIR) and post-consumer (PCR) recyclates under one banner,

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 11 December 2025

Archroma strikes new Europe-wide color management deal with Lilienweiss

Lilienweiss will handle regional distribution and produce custom color standards

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