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    Tariff Threat Strains U.S.-Canada Chemical Trade Bond

    Industry leaders warn proposed duties could disrupt $60 billion in cross-border chemical commerce and destabilize critical supply chains.
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    Quick Poll: Are Your Piping-and-Instrumentation Drawings Up to Date?

    Feb. 6, 2025
    Let us know about the state of your site's piping-and-instrumentation drawings.

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    How They Made It Work: aeSolutions’ FGS 1300 Fire and Gas Alarm Controller

    How They Made It Work: aeSolutions’ FGS 1300 Fire and Gas Alarm Controller

    Warren Johnson
    "How They Made it Work" is a column that features some of the latest technological advancements in the chemical process industry. Here, Chemical Processing asks experts from various...
    Podcast: Get the Most Out of Training Dollars Via Instructional System Design

    Podcast: Get the Most Out of Training Dollars Via Instructional System Design

    Traci Purdum
    ISD is a systematic training approach to improve efficiency and effectiveness in industrial training.

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    Exxon Takes Offensive Against Critics, Files Defamation Suit Over Recycling Claims

    Jonathan Katz
    Oil giant alleges California AG and environmental groups caused lost business deals by falsely portraying its advanced plastics recycling as a "sham."
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    CP Notebook: Former Exxon Biosciences Chief Reveals Why Big Oil Is Betting on Carbon Capture

    Chemical Processing Notebook: Former Exxon Biosciences Chief Reveals Why Big Oil Is Betting on Carbon Capture

    Jonathan Katz
    Zara Summers, now LanzaTech's CSO, explains how oil companies like Exxon are positioning themselves to profit from carbon storage while her current firm develops innovative solutions...
    Job Hazard Analysis Makeover: 5 Crucial Steps

    Podcast: Job Hazard Analysis Makeover -- 5 Crucial Steps

    Traci Purdum
    Safety experts share strategies to revitalize job hazard analysis programs. A piece of paper won’t save your life, but what’s on that paper could.
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    Energy Technology: Chemical Industry Eyes Hydrogen, Nuclear and Geothermal to Fuel Decarbonization

    Chemical Industry Eyes Hydrogen, Nuclear and Geothermal to Fuel Decarbonization

    Seán Ottewell
    With ambitious sustainability targets in sight, the chemical sector looks to hydrogen, modular nuclear and geothermal energy to transform production processes and reduce emissions...
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    Energy Saver: Dividing Wall Columns Supercharge Distillation Efficiency

    Thomas Kwan
    This emerging technology promises up to 40% energy savings while reducing capital costs and carbon footprint in industrial chemical processes.
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    New Coating Takes Bite Out of Fatberg Problem

    Seán Ottewell
    Australian researchers develop self-healing sewer pipe treatment that could help cities slash millions in cleanup costs.
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    Barry on Batteries: 11 Essential Steps in Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Manufacturing

    Barry Perlmutter
    A look at the battery cell manufacturing process from slurry mixing to module assembly.
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    Cooling Towers: A Critical but Often Neglected Plant Component – Part 2

    Brad Buecker, Buecker & Associates, LLC
    How unchecked microbial growth can cripple industrial cooling systems and trigger catastrophic failures.

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    Li-ion Battery Manufacturing: Retractable pH Sensor with Fully Automated Maintenance Improves PCAM Process

    Learn how an automated pH sensor cleaning system is helping to provide enhanced battery performance.

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    AMP, AHS Rebrand After Merger

    Amanda Joshi
    Newly merged Advanced Material Processing and Automated Handling Solutions announce new brand name, Akona Process Solutions.

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    Dow to Cut 1,500 Jobs to Reduce Costs

    Amanda Joshi
    The company said proactive, additional actions will further reduce costs in response to ongoing macroeconomic weakness and support its long-term growth objectives.

    Environmental Protection

    Two Former American Chemistry Council Employees Appointed to EPA

    Two Former American Chemistry Council Employees Appointed to EPA

    Traci Purdum
    Industry insiders return to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signaling potential shifts in regulations.

    Safety/Security

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    CSB Safety Incident Reports Now Available to Public

    Amanda Joshi
    Volume 1 of the safety incident reports covers accidents in 15 states that resulted in five fatalities, 17 serious injuries, and approximately $700 million in property damage....

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    Sasol, Anglo American, De Beers Partner on Renewable Diesel Pilot

    Amanda Joshi
    The companies have partnered to generate feedstock for renewable diesel production in South Africa, aiming to establish a local value chain for sustainable fuels.

    Slideshows

    Top Products to Watch - December 2024 Edition

    Chemical Industry Products to Watch December 2024

    Amanda Joshi
    This month, we highlight technologies that enhance polymer extrusion, streamline flow measurement, optimize material handling and ensure gas safety. These latest products include...