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Chemical
Chemical | 19 August 2022

Mitsui Chemicals and Teijin to develop biomass-derived BPA, polycarbonate

Partnership will support efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout product lifecycles

General
General | 19 August 2022

trinamiX launches spectroscopy solution for smartphones

In the future, trinamiX Consumer Spectroscopy could unlock novel health and fitness applications

People
People | 19 August 2022

PPG appoints Brad Budde as VP and Chief Digital Officer

Budde will lead the company’s digital strategy and execution to accelerate customer digital engagement with PPG.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 19 August 2022

Wood awarded engineering contracts in Uzbekistan

The work scope will involve delivering five process units including methanol, methanol to olefin, mono-ethylene glycol, low-density polyethylene, and polypropylene

General
General | 19 August 2022

Clariant offers halogen-free flame retardants for polyamide and thermoplastic components

The company offers three grades - Exolit AP 462, AP 740 and AP 742 - that enable epoxy or unsaturated polyester-based composites to comply with flame retardant standards of ECE R100 and GB 38031-2020

Chemical
Chemical | 19 August 2022

Sasol to double use of green steam to power its German chemicals production facility

The facility will be the first large–scale power generation plant to operate almost exclusively with well-pressed or dried fermentation residues

People
People | 19 August 2022

Mortten Holm Christiansen becomes interim CFO of Topsoe

Morten has had a long career in Maersk and the Novo Nordisk Group and comes with relevant CFO experience.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 19 August 2022

NextGen Summit 2022: Indian petrochemical industry has strong demand fundamentals

Improving access to technology and setting up one new cracker plant each year critical for the industry to gain self sufficiency

Chemical
Chemical | 19 August 2022

Chemours begins commissioning of new mineral sand mine in Florida

Expansion of its mining operations will allow Chemours—the only domestic producer of titanium and zirconium minerals

General
General | 18 August 2022

BASF and Aqua-Spark invest in Sea6 Energy

The company has developed an integrated approach to cultivating and utilizing red seaweed, a promising sustainable raw material

People
People | 18 August 2022

ACC appoints BASF Executive Mitchell Toomey as new VP of Sustainability and Responsible Care

Toomey will transition from his current position as Drector of sustainability at BASF Corporation to join ACC starting in September.

Chemical
Chemical | 18 August 2022

Baker Hughes opens new chemicals facility in Singapore

Locally sourced raw materials and localized supply chain optimizes manufacturing, while aligned to Singapore’s sustainability movement

General
General | 18 August 2022

Bayer welcomes the decision in the BASF arbitration proceedings

This has now also been confirmed by the arbitral tribunal.

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 18 August 2022

Nel to build a second electrolyzer production line at Herøya

The new production line is expected to be in operation from April 2024 and the total capex commitment for the equipment will be approximately EUR 35 million

Technology
Technology | 18 August 2022

Bayer displays breakthrough innovations and sustainable solutions to meet challenges in agriculture

Bayer showcases breakthrough innovations in agriculture, including Short Stature Corn and CoverCress, at the company’s Jerseyville, IL site as part of its Fields of Opportunity Technology Showcase

Chemical
Chemical | 18 August 2022

UPL and ORO Agri announce agreement for orange oil multifunctional bioprotection product

Orange Oil was developed by Oro Agri as a residue free biosolution with fungicidal, insecticidal, and acaricidal functions, as well as excellent adjuvant properties.

Chemical
Chemical | 18 August 2022

Koch to increase UAN production at Kansas

Company is planning a $30 million optimization project at its Dodge City, Kansas nitrogen plant to increase UAN production by 35,000 tons per year

Chemical
Chemical | 18 August 2022

Government’s ethanol blending programme to be a game changer for India

Bharat Petroleum has reiterated the strategic importance of biofuels in India, on occasion of World Biofuel Day.

Chemical
Chemical | 18 August 2022

NextGen Summit 2022: Chemical industry has to imbibe safety culture at all levels

Companies must adopt best safety management system, safety policies, SOPs, and learn from peer organizations besides focused intervention on behavior

Sustainability
Sustainability | 17 August 2022

LG Chem and Archer Daniels Midland to set up bio plastic JV in Illinois

The two companies will establish two joint ventures to respond to the demand for plant-based products and bioplastics.

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