Technology
Technology | 15 September 2026

Technip Energies unveils SnapLNG 1.5 to accelerate LNG project delivery

The solution is built around a 1.5 million-tonne-per-annum (MTPA) LNG train

Chemical
Chemical | 15 September 2026

BASF retakes top spot as chemical profits plunge 82%

The annual ranking of the world’s leading chemical producers puts China-based Sinopec in second place with $66.3 billion in sales

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 15 September 2026

GH Power bags first commercial hydrogen offtake pact for Hamilton facility

The agreement marks GH Power’s first executed commercial hydrogen offtake

Battery
Battery | 15 September 2026

Hanbat researchers develop separator that could transform high-performance lithium-metal batteries

The separator also demonstrated a critical advantage on the lithium-metal side

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 15 September 2026

Uniper sells 20% Opal stake to Hy24 as pipeline pivots to hydrogen

Hy24, a leading investor in the hydrogen sector, is acquiring the stake through its Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund

Recycling
Recycling | 15 September 2026

EMV Capital acquires Rotterdam plastics recycling plant as it targets commercial restart

The plant, which achieved mechanical completion in 2023 after development capital expenditure of more than €50 million, began operations in 2024 and generated revenues from the sale of pyrolysis oil

Energy
Energy | 15 September 2026

Axens and Wison Engineering join forces to accelerate e-SAF project development

The companies will jointly assess practical approaches for executing e-SAF projects with a clear focus on reducing development complexity

General
General | 15 September 2026

Lubrizol unveils biodegradable thickener for next-generation sulfate-free cleansing products

The new ingredient is engineered to deliver strong viscosity building, excellent clarity, enhanced foam quality and superior fragrance tolerance

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

BASF launches low-VOC catalyst for flexible polyurethane foams

BASF said Lupragen BisDMAPU is primarily targeted at flexible PU foams

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

RENOLIT pours €56 million into major Worms production upgrade

Inside the new plant, eight large outdoor storage silos will initially hold raw materials, with capacity to expand to 16 silos

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 14 September 2026

Worley study pinpoints 24 levers to cut renewable hydrogen costs

The study examines the key factors driving capital costs in renewable hydrogen production and sets out practical opportunities to bring those costs down as the industry develops

Sustainability
Sustainability | 14 September 2026

Moeve pours €100.7 million into greener Campo de Gibraltar operations to cut emissions

More than €51 million went to the San Roque Energy Park, while over €49 million was invested at the Puente Mayorga Chemical Plant

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

S-Oil reaches final investment decision on Axens Xylene Isomerization unit

Under the agreement, Axens will provide the technology license, process design package and technical services supporting project execution and start-up

R&D
R&D | 14 September 2026

RTI opens $14M expansion to help tough-tech innovators reach commercial scale

It gives startups, established companies and government partners access to pilot-scale equipment, engineering expertise, independent scientific validation and commercialization support

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 14 September 2026

Power to Hydrogen & Repsol pilot points to lower-cost green hydrogen

P2H2 says the results point to system lifetimes exceeding 50,000 hours — potentially 5–10 times current AEM industry benchmarks

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

Traceability emerges as key to strengthening critical minerals supply chains: OECD

Yet investment in the sector is failing to keep pace, with operational and governance risks continuing to weigh on the industry

R&D
R&D | 14 September 2026

BASF and IRRI expand rice research partnership to cut methane and strengthen soil health

BASF and IRRI will shift their focus to soil health – particularly the role of carbon and nitrogen in the soil

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2026

Chemours, DuPont & Corteva agree to $455 million PFAS settlement in North Carolina

Chemours will bear 50% of the settlement payments, with DuPont and Corteva responsible for the remaining half

General
General | 14 September 2026

DECHEMA, EEPC and Messe Frankfurt bring industry leaders together in Indian capital

ACHEMA 2027 will provide Indian industry participants with opportunities to engage directly with global technology providers, researchers, decision-makers and business leaders

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 September 2026

SIBUR retains top credit ratings as investment cycle nears peak

SCI Pengyuan affirmed SIBUR’s long-term credit rating at “Ai” on the international scale and “AAA” on the Chinese national scale, with a stable outlook

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