General
General | 21 March 2024

Samsung Engineering rebrands name to 'SAMSUNG E&A'

SAMSUNG E&A plans to reveal the new corporate identity in April

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 21 March 2024

thyssenkrupp nucera receives US$ 50 million hydrogen grant from the US Department of Energy

The funding will be used for innovations with regard to the mass production of cells and the establishment of an automated pilot assembly line

Technology
Technology | 21 March 2024

thyssenkrupp nucera to supply electrolysers for ABEL Energy’s Bell Bay project in Tasmania

ABEL Energy and thyssenkrupp nucera will cooperate in creating the next generation of circular clean energy products

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 21 March 2024

Chemours secures US$ 60 million hydrogen grants from DOE

These grants will be used by Chemours and its partners for the advancement of technology to support next-generation membranes for PEM water electrolysis

General
General | 21 March 2024

Shell publishes reports on sustainability and payments to Governments

Shell reduces fresh-water consumption by 15% compared with 2018

Chemical
Chemical | 21 March 2024

Deepak Chem Tech commences operation of fluorination plant at Dahej

Products have application across various chemicals and petrochemicals industries

People
People | 21 March 2024

PPG appoints Lyndee Brassieur as Vice President, EHS

Brassieur will be responsible for the company’s EHS and Product Stewardship organizations

Sustainability
Sustainability | 21 March 2024

Archroma partners with denim fabric manufacturers Artistic Milliners for sustainable solutions

The collaboration between Archroma and Artistic Milliners aims to establish a highly synergistic training platform at the Archroma Center of Excellence in Karachi

Technology
Technology | 21 March 2024

Toray develops highly durable RO membrane

The new membrane saves water, doubles chemical resistance, and halves replacement and CO2 emissions

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 21 March 2024

Petrobras participates in session on natural gas at CERAWeek 2024

Director Mauricio Tolmasquim comments on sector challenges, new gas projects and the Brazilian potential for the green hydrogen market

Technology
Technology | 21 March 2024

LyondellBasell invests in technology for masterbatch innovation

This advanced technology will accelerate the development of new and improved masterbatch solutions

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 21 March 2024

Eastman selects MKR as new European distributor for synergex

MKR is a privately owned distribution company based in Liverpool, England

Battery
Battery | 21 March 2024

JR Kyushu and Sumitomo completes construction of ‘Battery Station Kawashiri

Setting the first in the world energy storage facility reused EV batteries along railroad lines

R&D
R&D | 21 March 2024

SCGC and SLRI to accelerate innovations in green chemicals

The agreement for the development of polymer and chemical innovations for decarbonization, circular economy, and future industrial applications.

General
General | 20 March 2024

Briefs: Lanxess, Sekisui Specialty Chemicals, Time Technoplast and Kansai Nerolac Paints

LANXESS increases prices for adipic acid

General
General | 20 March 2024

Archroma launches superior PFAS-free barrier coating for oil and grease applications

Cartaseal OGB F10 is a superior water-based oil and grease resistant barrier coating

Regulatory
Regulatory | 20 March 2024

US bans chrysotile asbestos to protect people from cancer

EPA’s ban is the first rule to be finalized under new Toxic Substance Control Act process, marking historic milestone for nation’s chemical safety efforts

General
General | 20 March 2024

Ineos plans closure of Grangemouth ethanol site in Q1 2025

All staff to be redeployed across the Grangemouth site if the proposal goes ahead

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 20 March 2024

IMCD acquires speciality ingredients distributors Bretano

Bretano generated a revenue of approximately US$ 48 million in 2023

General
General | 20 March 2024

BASF breaks ground of fermentation plant for crop protection at Ludwigshafen

The plant will manufacture biological fungicides and biological seed treatment products

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