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People
People | 14 September 2021

MCAM appoints Henning Bloech as Global Director - Sustainable Solutions

Henning brings more than 15 years of professional experience in sustainability and corporate governance in Europe and North America to the organization.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 September 2021

FMC Corporation wins patent infringement case against Shandong Weifang Rainbow Chemical

The Court found Rainbow infringed on FMC's composition of matter patent for the insecticidal active ingredient chlorantraniliprole

Supply Chain
Supply Chain | 14 September 2021

Molecular Data strengthens its logistics capabilities

In 2020, the chemical logistics business surpassed the USD50 billion mark.

Technology
Technology | 14 September 2021

PureCycle and Mitsui to develop ultra-pure recycled polypropylene plant in Japan

Plastic-to-plastic recycler expands footprint in Asia Pacific

People
People | 14 September 2021

Susan K. Carter to leave Air Products' Board on Sept 30

Susan K. Carter will leave the Company's Board of Directors effective September 30, 2021 following 10 years of dedicated service.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 September 2021

PureCycle partners with Mitsui to build ultra-pure PP recycling plant in Japan

Both companies have singed a MOU for developing and operating a recycling facility in Japan to transform polypropylene (PP) waste into Ultra-Pure Recycled Polypropylene (UPRP)

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 14 September 2021

bp and Brightmark to explore developing next generation plastics renewal plants in Europe

Companies have signed a MOU to jointly evaluate opportunities for development of the next generation of plastic waste renewal plants in Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium

General
General | 14 September 2021

LG Chem partners with Archer Daniels Midland for bioplastics production in US

First Korean company to build a PLA plant in the US with integrated production from raw materials to end products

General
General | 14 September 2021

US biotech firm Andes raises $15 million in Series A funding co-led by Bayer's investment arm

Through its novel seed treatment technology, called ‘Microprime’, Andes is reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers

General
General | 14 September 2021

DSM explores sale of materials business due to operational restructuring

Company is simplifying its operating structure and reorganizing its Health, Nutrition & Bioscience activities into three Business Groups

Energy
Energy | 14 September 2021

bp to undertake green hydrogen feasibility study in Australia

bp, together with Macquarie Capital, is undertaking a feasibility study into the production of green hydrogen at its Kwinana site in Western Australia

People
People | 13 September 2021

BPCL’s former biofuels head Milind S. Patke joins GPS Renewables

GPS Renewables currently focuses on bio-methanation technologies to solve the organic waste management challenge, accelerate substitution of fossil fuel with bio-energy, and play a key role in mitigating climate change

General
General | 13 September 2021

LG Chem partners with TK Chemical to produce biodegradable plastics

The two companies plan to sign the main contract within the year and establish a PBAT production line and begin production by the second half of 2022

Gas
Gas | 13 September 2021

Linde to expand industrial gases production in Florida

Company will increase capacity at Mims by almost 50% to supply its contracted customers across all end markets, including aerospace, healthcare, manufacturing, food processing and water treatment

General
General | 13 September 2021

Showa Denko to supply SiC epitaxial wafers to Rohm

SDK expects that its SiC epi-wafer business will grow further in the market for SiC power devices

General
General | 13 September 2021

Aramco expands its industrial investment program, signs 22 MOUs

These partnerships illustrate Saudi Arabia’s significant appeal to international companies and pave the way for new innovations in materials, processes and solutions

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 13 September 2021

Borealis plans test run using renewable feedstock at Stenungsund cracker

The test, which will be carried out throughout the month of September, should determine the extent to which this renewably-sourced feedstock can serve as a replacement for fossil fuel-based feedstocks

Energy
Energy | 12 September 2021

Eneos, Petronas to explore hydrogen supply chain in Malaysia

Both companies have signed an MoU for a technical-commercial joint-study of a hydrogen supply chain which includes hydrogen production and its transportation in methylcyclohexane (MCH) form

Gas
Gas | 12 September 2021

Aker Solutions launches research project on reducing carbon storage costs

The LINCCS research project will look at all the various components and technologies throughout the value chain, and through optimization of the overall systems combined with development of new solutions to reduce costs for future transport and permanent storage systems by 70 percent

Chemical
Chemical | 12 September 2021

Apcotex to expand nitrile latex capacity by 60,000 MTPA

In the next phase, the company is planning further expansion of 30,000 MTPA taking total manufacturing capacity to 90,000 MTPA

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