General
General | 27 June 2026

AkzoNobel partners with Genoa to safeguard historic identity through color masterplan

Under a new three-year agreement led by the company’s Sikkens brand, the initiative will establish detailed technical guidelines governing the colors and materials used in future façade restoration and redevelopment projects

Digitization
Digitization | 27 June 2026

Honeywell–MIT study: AI could slash global fuel costs by up to $225 billion

AI applications in traditional oil-based fuel production are projected to reduce global prices could decline by as much as 4.5% over the long term

Chemical
Chemical | 27 June 2026

Evonik raises 2026 outlook after strong second-quarter earnings surge

The company now expects adjusted EBITDA of €2.0 billion to €2.2 billion, compared with its previous guidance of €1.7 billion to €2.0 billion

Energy
Energy | 27 June 2026

Sasol and Topsoe to wind down Zaffra JV as SAF partnership enters new phase

The companies said the revised structure will provide greater flexibility

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 27 June 2026

Borouge launches “Chameleon” elastomer to boost flexibility & processing efficiency

It also opens up new formulation options in a segment where access to high-performance elastomers for demanding compounds and blends has traditionally been limited

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

Advanta and Resolkem join forces to build India's high-purity solvents manufacturing platform

The venture is expected to create a significant new platform for the production of high-purity solvents

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

Evonik secures methanol supply with new cross-site pipeline linking Lulsdorf & Wesseling

The system connects shared regional storage and logistics infrastructure directly to Evonik’s production site

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 26 June 2026

Arkema ramps up PVDF production in North America as demand from data centers surges

The expansion, located at the company’s Calvert City, Kentucky site, represents an investment of around $20 million

Regulatory
Regulatory | 26 June 2026

EU tightens workplace cancer rules in landmark chemicals deal

The revision introduces stricter and clearer occupational exposure limits for hazardous substances including cobalt and inorganic cobalt compounds, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), 1,4-dioxane and isoprene

Gas
Gas | 26 June 2026

TotalEnergies secures 10% stake in major Abu Dhabi gas expansion project

The project is designed to unlock the vast gas cap resources of the onshore Bab field

General
General | 26 June 2026

BASF’s Chemetall extends Airbus supply chain excellence streak

The latest award marks the eleventh consecutive year Chemetall has achieved this distinction

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

First new US sunscreen UV filter in 27 years gets FDA approval

The approval brings one of the world’s most widely used modern UV filters into the American market for the first time

Recycling
Recycling | 26 June 2026

Evonik pushes polyurethane recycling breakthrough in Hanau

Plans are also underway for a dedicated technology center at the Wolfgang Industrial Park focused on chemical plastics recycling

R&D
R&D | 26 June 2026

SIBUR unveils advanced polymer for next-gen beverage bottle closures

The material was developed specifically to meet tightening demands from closure manufacturers,

People
People | 26 June 2026

BASF Coatings names Executive Committee for standalone transition

The newly formed committee blends seasoned industry experts with executives specialized in digital transformation and finance

R&D
R&D | 26 June 2026

UPL University of Sustainable Technology inaugurates R&D Centre and CoE for Process Safety

The establishment of Research & Development (R&D) Centre and Centre of Excellence for process safety marks a significant milestone towards becoming a leading institution for innovation, sustainability, and industry engagement

Fertilizer
Fertilizer | 26 June 2026

ICL signs agreement for the supply of potash to IPL

The agreement is within the framework of the five-year supply agreement with IPL for the years 2022-2027

Chemical
Chemical | 26 June 2026

SI Group and Shengxiao Group launch China joint venture to expand biphenol production

This joint venture advances SI Group’s growth strategy and strengthens our ability to serve customers in key markets around the world

Regulatory
Regulatory | 26 June 2026

EPA & DOJ secure landmark $450 million PFAS settlement with Chemours

Chemours will spend more than $337 million on corrective measures, including an estimated $280 million to provide alternative drinking water to affected communities and approximately $60 million to bring its West Virginia facility

People
People | 26 June 2026

US chemical industry urges swift confirmation of Hedlund to keep Rail Board on track

Our industry is one of the railroads’ largest customers by both volume and revenue

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