Energy
Energy | 22 September 2022

WasteFuel launches Methanol Module as shipping methanol demand grows

Shipping companies including Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, Stena Line, and Proman have committed to using methanol to power their vessels

Chemical
Chemical | 22 September 2022

LyondellBasell, Granger and Novacel launch sustainable surface protection ‘OXYGEN vegetal’

The LyondellBasell CirculenRenew polymers are the starting point for this new film development

Sustainability
Sustainability | 22 September 2022

PPG to purchase clean energy to advance decarbonization efforts

PPG will receive energy and project-specific renewable energy certificates (RECs) from Swift Current Energy’s Double Black Diamond Solar Energy Project

Technology
Technology | 22 September 2022

W. R. Grace gets new PP technology licensee in Indonesia

The 600 KTA polypropylene plant will be designed to produce homopolymers, random and impact copolymers to cover domestic and international market needs.

General
General | 22 September 2022

hubergroup India wins two IFCA Star Awards

The two award-winning products are HYDRO-LAC GA Oxygen Barrier Coating and the offset ink MGA CONTACT.

Technology
Technology | 22 September 2022

Energiekontor, Omega-Tools and BASF team up to increase the efficiency of wind turbines

Riblet structures provide up to three percent additional yield

Technology
Technology | 22 September 2022

Scientists develop a circular process for eliminating the risk posed by phosphoric acid plant wastewater

A research group led by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has developed a method to turn hazardous acidic industrial wastewater into valuable resources

Technology
Technology | 22 September 2022

Grön Fuels selects Yokogawa as supplier of technology, equipment, and services for North America’s largest renewable fuels complex

The GigaSystem is designed to use all traditional renewable feedstocks, including fats, oils, and greases, as well as emerging feedstocks such as algae oil and cover crops.

Chemical
Chemical | 22 September 2022

INEOS expands its P-series glycol ether portfolio

The newly launched Propylene Glycol n-Butyl Ethers strengthen the commitment to customers in industrial coatings and home care markets.

Sustainability
Sustainability | 22 September 2022

AmSty to purchase 250,000 tons circular feedstocks annually from Encina

AmSty and Encina enter into MoU and long-term offtake

Chemical
Chemical | 22 September 2022

GACL commissions expansion of caustic soda plant at Dahej

Expansion of caustic soda plant from 785 TPD to 1310 TPD and installation of 65 MW coal based power plant at Dahej Complex.

Energy
Energy | 22 September 2022

HIF Global partners with Topsoe for efuels facility in Texas

eFuels are produced by combining green hydrogen made from renewable power, and recycled carbon dioxide.

General
General | 22 September 2022

Solvay launches low-temperature prepreg for unprecedented fast tooling

Carbon fiber epoxy prepreg sets new standards in cost-efficient composite tooling with fast lay-up, fast initial cure and short post-cure cycles.

People
People | 22 September 2022

Eastman names Travis Smith as Sr. VP, Additives & Functional Products

Smith will be assuming AFP responsibilities from Executive Vice President Lucian Boldea, who is stepping down to pursue an opportunity outside of Eastman.

General
General | 22 September 2022

LANXESS launches new PBT compounds ‘Pocan E’ for electrical and electronic industry

With their tracking resistance, the new compounds score the best possible rating of 600 in the CTI A test

Energy
Energy | 22 September 2022

Urgent global consensus required to concurrently address climate priorities and energy security challenges: Aramco CEO

Nasser stressed the importance of achieving a new global consensus on the way forward

General
General | 22 September 2022

Mondi invests €5 million in R&D centre at Mondi Steinfeld, Germany

When completed, will include pilot lines for both plastic- and paper-based solutions as well as an analytical laboratory and a customer experience centre

Hydrogen
Hydrogen | 22 September 2022

Jacobs gets green hydrogen feasibility study in South Korea

The facility will provide locally produced and imported green hydrogen for South Korea and help advance the country's plans to transition to a clean energy economy

General
General | 22 September 2022

Borealis, Neste and MAM collaborate to bring new soother to market

MAM is accelerating action on circularity together with Borealis by introducing MAM Original Pure soother and packaging made possible by Borealis Bornewables portfolio of circular polyolefins

Chemical
Chemical | 22 September 2022

SIKA bring new production capacities onstream in Myanmar

The expansion of the existing site facilitated additional production capabilities and operational growth

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