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Digitization
Digitization | 30 March 2016

CF Industries announces start-up of new UAN plant

This is the second new plant to be commissioned and started-up as part of CF’s major capacity expansion projects in North America. It is the largest operating single-train UAN plant in the world.

People
People | 30 March 2016

Eric Quek joins Dorf Ketal global fuels additives

Dorf Ketal Chemicals India (Dorf Ketal) announces the appointment of Eric Quek to the position of Global Business Development Manager, Power Generation in Global Fuels Additives division of Dorf Ketal.

Digitization
Digitization | 29 March 2016

NBS cut to lower fertiliser subsidy bill by Rs.5, 000 crore

But high inventories increase monsoon dependency for fertiliser makers

Chemical
Chemical | 29 March 2016

Sinochem & Halcyon to create world's largest natural rubber supply chain manager

The combined business would have 35 processing facilities spanning Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, China and Africa with a total annual processing capacity of approximately 1.5 million tonnes.

Chemical
Chemical | 29 March 2016

BASF launches Norbin brand in the US and Canada

BASF Automotive Refinish launched Norbin, a new brand of products, in the U.S. and Canada today. Norbin primers and clears are now available for purchase through BASF distributors.

Chemical
Chemical | 28 March 2016

SQM and Lithium Americas announces JV

The JV will go into effect following a capital contribution of US$25 million by SQM in exchange for a 50 per cent ownership stake in Minera Exar, a wholly owned subsidiary of LAC.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 28 March 2016

Rosneft and Siemens develop cooperation

The agreement also provides for cooperation between the companies in upgrading Rosneft's tank farms and commodity parks.

Chemical
Chemical | 25 March 2016

Eastman expands non-phthalate plasticizer portfolio

Eastman Chemical announces the continued expansion of its non-phthalate plasticizer portfolio with the addition of Eastman VersaMax Plus plasticizer.

Chemical
Chemical | 24 March 2016

IMCD and Ashland announce extension of distribution agreement to Turkey

The distribution agreement includes product ranges such as Natrosol (hydroxyethylcellulose) and Cuminal (methylcellulose derivatives) and Aquaflow (nonionic synthetic associative thickener) ranges, which are well known and respected brands in the mar

Chemical
Chemical | 23 March 2016

MEGlobal to build $1 bn MEG manufacturing plant at Freeport

Additionally, the new site will benefit through a long-term ethylene supply agreement with Dow from its new ethylene cracker.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 March 2016

CNOOC and Shell to expand ethylene capacity in China

The project includes the ongoing construction of a new ethylene cracker and ethylene derivatives units, which will increase ethylene capacity by more than 1 million tonnes of per year

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 23 March 2016

PCS to invest $110m in naphtha import facilities

The project "will help ensure PCS continues to be a reliable supplier to all our customers with smooth and stable operations", Yonemura said.

Chemical
Chemical | 22 March 2016

Sika inaugurates Mortars & Concrete Admixtures production unit

Sika Canada has officially inaugurated its new mortars and concrete admixtures plant in British Columbia.

Chemical
Chemical | 22 March 2016

Evonik starts construction of a new specialty silicones production facility in C

A first expanded production plant became operational in Essen in late 2014. The new facility is being constructed at the Multi-User-Site (MUSC) in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park, with completion planned for mid of 2017. The investment volume is

Chemical
Chemical | 21 March 2016

Sherwin-Williams to acquire Valspar for $11.3 bn

At $113 per share, the transaction, which has been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, represents a premium of approximately 41% to Valspar's volume weighted average price for the 30 days up to and including March 18, 2

Chemical
Chemical | 21 March 2016

Amyris to add fragrances manufacturing unit to its Brotas plant

Amyris is in active discussions with current collaborators and partners to provide financing for the project, with construction expected to start in the second half of 2016.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2016

QuantumSphere announces patent for ammonia production technology

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a key patent to the company related to its advanced FeNIX nanocatalyst accelerator technology.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2016

Sulfuric acid market to touch US$85.40 Bn by 2023

The global sulfuric acid market was valued at US$ 67.99 bn in 2014 and is projected to reach US$ 85.40 bn by 2023, expanding at a CAGR of 2.6 per cent between 2015 and 2023, says a report by Transparency Market Research.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2016

BASF and Kolon Plastics fors JV for the production of POM in Korea

The 50:50 joint venture named Kolon BASF innoPOM, Inc. will have an annual capacity of 70,000 metric tons.

Sustainability
Sustainability | 16 March 2016

Linde deploys new CO2 scrubbing technology for early flowback gas

Linde's new mobile gas cleanup unit (MGCU) uses a novel membrane technology to remove up to 98 percent of the CO2 in the production stream.

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