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General
General | 13 June 2023

LG Chem inks MoU with Cosmax to develop eco-friendly cosmetic containers

LG Chem produces cosmetic containers from recycled plastic to deliver real eco-friendly values to customers

Opinion
Opinion | 13 June 2023

Diversity drives progress: Chandrakant Nayak, CEO and Country President, Dow Chemical International

Building a progressive culture is not just about ticking off boxes of diversity and inclusion but it is about creating an environment where everyone feels included and can contribute to the company's growth

General
General | 13 June 2023

Toyochem develops flexible EMI shielding films for smart devices

A lightweight, ultra-thin and effective alternative to metal shielding cans

General
General | 13 June 2023

Solvay to build a multipurpose microbiology lab in France

The new lab will enable the Group to accelerate its efforts in this area, building new competencies and capabilities, as well as strengthening Solvay’s ability to develop breakthroughs in biodegradable-by-design solutions

Technology
Technology | 13 June 2023

Kent awarded engineering services contract by TotalEnergies in US

The engineering scope covers everything from feasibility studies through pre-FEED and FEED and into detailed engineering

Chemical
Chemical | 13 June 2023

Petronas Chemicals reaches FID on maleic anhydride plant in Malaysia

The FID signifies the start of the plant’s project execution phase that will upgrade and rejuvenate the facilities to produce refined MAn, which is targeted to be ready by second half of 2025.

Gas
Gas | 13 June 2023

NextChem awarded feasibility study for carbon capture project of steel plant in Italy

Upon a successful completion of the feasibility study, NextChem will involve the Group’s Integrated E&C Solutions Business Unit for the execution of the Front-End Engineering Design

Sustainability
Sustainability | 12 June 2023

Archroma and COLOURizd collaborate to make fashion more sustainable

The new collaboration will enable fabric mills and brands to combine Archroma pigment coloration solutions with the COLOURizd QuantumCOLOUR yarn-coloring technology

General
General | 12 June 2023

AkzoNobel to supply Porsche China with water-based refinish range

The company will supply its full water-based Sikkens range

Battery
Battery | 12 June 2023

SK On attracts additional investment worth US$ 400 million

The successful attraction of the equity investment demonstrates the recognition of the growth potential of the electric vehicle (EV) battery market

Energy
Energy | 12 June 2023

TotalEnergies signs a 25-year PPA for a 1 GW wind project

The electricity to be produced by the Mirny project will be sold in its entirety to the Financial Settlement Center of Renewable Energy

Opinion
Opinion | 12 June 2023

The next frontier: Indian chemical industry readies for giant leapfrog

Driven by vision 2034 to improve domestic production, chemicals could offer a hub of growth opportunities over the next one decade

Technology
Technology | 12 June 2023

Petrofac confirms signing of US$1.5 bn EPC contract for petchem project in Algeria

Covering the design and build of two major integrated processing units, the contract includes the delivery of a new propane dehydrogenation unit and polypropylene production unit, as well as associated utilities and infrastructure for the site

Chemical
Chemical | 12 June 2023

Bain Capital acquires specialty chemicals firm Porus Labs

Porus Labs makes speciality polymers, electronic chemicals, and agrochemicals

General
General | 12 June 2023

Henkel breaks ground on new adhesive manufacturing facility in China

Company has invested around €120 million in the new facility at Shandong, China

Chemical
Chemical | 12 June 2023

Wacker to expand semiconductor-grade polysilicon capacity in Germany

As well as expanding capacity, the project includes substantial capital expenditures for research and innovation

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 12 June 2023

Iberdrola to build first green ammonia plant in southern Europe

The plant's green ammonia production will be purchased and sold by Trammo to contribute to the decarbonization of northern European industry.

People
People | 10 June 2023

Umicore announces changes to its Management Board

Company has nominated Geert Olbrechts as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the Management Board, effective on August 1st

Battery
Battery | 10 June 2023

Aspen Aerogels opens advanced Thermal Barrier Center in Marlborough, MA

The opening of this 59,000-square-foot facility upholds Aspen Aerogels' commitment to supporting the growth of the electrification movement

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 10 June 2023

Rinchem announces opening of custom hazmat warehouse in Oregon

Rinchem is expanding its network of chemical storage facilities to meet the growing demands of the industry

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