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Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 03 March 2021

Braskem expands solvent portfolio with a new turpentine solution

Braskem Spiria turpentine can be used in the paints, thinners, adhesives, varnishes and cleaning products segments

Gas
Gas | 03 March 2021

Air Liquide joint venture invests in hydrogen and nitrogen production units in Kazakhstan

The joint venture will invest up to 86 million euros to acquire hydrogen and nitrogen production units from Atyrau refinery owned by KazMunayGas and to modernize them

People
People | 03 March 2021

Bruce Chinn named CEO of Chevron Phillips

Chinn, currently President of Chevron Phillips Chemical, will become CEO from April 1, 2021

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 03 March 2021

Covestro sells stake in Dubai-based polyurethane JV

The sale will generate proceeds in the mid-single-digit million euro range.

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 03 March 2021

Hempel delivers strong result, announces acquisition of ‘Wattyl’

The company’s strong top line growth in 2020 was primarily driven by strong demand in decorative and marine segments, despite a declining global coatings market.

Technology
Technology | 03 March 2021

Haldor Topsoe collaborates with Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller for Zero Carbon Shipping

As a strategic partner to the Center, Topsoe will also join the Advisory Board, represented by Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer Kim Grøn Knudsen.

Energy
Energy | 03 March 2021

ExxonMobil announces Singapore workforce reductions

It is anticipated that about 300 positions will be impacted by the end of 2021.

Chemical
Chemical | 03 March 2021

Anupam Rasayan receives SEBI nod for Rs 760 Cr IPO

Funds raised from the net proceeds will be used to repay/prepay Rs 556.19 cr of its debt

Chemical
Chemical | 03 March 2021

Kemira increases prices of polymers in APAC

Continued increases in the cost of key raw materials driven by tight supply and strong demand in APAC led to the rise in price.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 March 2021

LANXESS completes acquisition of biocides specialist INTACE

The Paris-based biocide company is a manufacturer of specialty fungicides for the packaging industry

General
General | 02 March 2021

HEXPOL acquires Spain-based wire & cable compounder

The acquisition of VICOM is funded by a combination of cash at hand and existing bank facilities

Petrochemical
Petrochemical | 02 March 2021

bp and SABIC collaborate on circular economy initiative

The new collaboration will help to increase production of certified circular products that take used mixed plastics to make feedstock

Chemical
Chemical | 02 March 2021

Mitsui Chemicals sells sanitary nonwovens business of China

This share transfer will see the Mitsui Chemicals Group concentrate its resources on two bases in Japan and Thailand.

People
People | 02 March 2021

Sherwin-Williams' President & COO to step down

David B. Sewell will leave the company on March 12.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 March 2021

AEA acquires Verdesian Life Sciences

AEA has made a number of successful investments in the specialty chemicals sector over the last two decades.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 March 2021

DSM increases price for polyamide 6 and 66 in EMEA

The price increases are due to the rising costs of raw materials.

Chemical
Chemical | 02 March 2021

PQ Group to sell its performance chemicals business for $1.b billion

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, is expected to be completed in 2021. Following completion of the transaction, the business will continue to operate under the PQ brand

Chemical
Chemical | 02 March 2021

Amyris to acquire clean beauty brand Costa Brazil

With the acquisition of Costa Brazil, Amyris will appoint Francisco Costa as Chief Creative Officer of the company

Chemical
Chemical | 02 March 2021

DSM secures victory in patent infringement litigation against Anhui Tiger

Tiger can no longer make an important biotin intermediate using a DSM patented process.

People
People | 02 March 2021

Michael Angelakis and Jeffrey Ubben join ExxonMobil Board of Directors

ith the election of Angelakis and Ubben, the ExxonMobil Board increased to 13 Directors

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