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BASF Corp.
The Freeport Verbund site is the leading producer of basic chemicals, intermediates and fiber products. Propylene from the steam cracker in Port Arthur is used to manufacture acrylic acid, a key starting material for numerous other products.
The two products are manufactured at BASF's Freeport, Texas site and are designed as drop-in replacements for conventionally produced acrylate esters.
March 31, 2026
HWI
HWI Fulton, Missouri plant at dusk
The new facility expands production capacity for lightweight refractory products used in petrochemical, refining and other high-temperature applications.
March 30, 2026
Locus Fermentation Solutions
Worker examines control panel at Locus Fermentation Solutions
The company is seeking buyers for more than 120 patents while continuing to commercialize precision fermentation technologies across multiple industries.
March 30, 2026
Florida Polytechnic University
Dr. Ajeet Kaushik (center), an associate professor of chemistry at Florida Polytechnic University, works with research assistants Riley Orr (left) and Justin Sanchez Almirola on new sensing technology to detect microplastics in water.
Portable system delivers near real-time measurements, reducing reliance on lab-based analysis for environmental monitoring.
March 27, 2026

Comical Processing

Cartoon created by Jerry King showing an operator in a chemical plant recycling
Jerry King created another funny cartoon. We just need you to provide the captions.
March 25, 2026
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Comical Processing cartoon from Jerry King showing operators shoveling money into a furnace.
Congratulations to K.ambal Ram Mohan Rao for penning the winning caption.
Jan. 13, 2026
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A Jerry King cartoon portrays engineers looking at a pipe with oodles of valves. The workers don't know what to do.
Simon Blackmore is the winner of the funniest caption for this cartoon. Check out his work and see the honorable mentions.
Nov. 3, 2025
Jerry King cartoon of an operator sitting next to a machine using ChatGPT
Congratulations to Robert Bauer. His caption gave us nervous laughter.
Sept. 10, 2025

Utilities/Energy

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Air compressors at an industrial plant
From moisture control to energy savings, compressed air quality affects everything on the production floor.
March 16, 2026
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Oil petroleum refinery plant building distillation columns tower
Heat pumps integrated into distillation operations have the potential for up to 80% energy savings compared to conventional steam reboilers.
Feb. 16, 2026
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Concept of protecting the environment. Renewable energy. Sustainable alternative energy sources. Green energy innovation, green world
Renewable electricity is driving breakthroughs in decarbonization of steam reforming, cracking and air separation technologies worldwide.
Jan. 12, 2026
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Industrial heat transfer equipment in a plant
Heat transfers via conduction, convection and radiation; understanding these mechanisms enables optimal heater selection.
Nov. 19, 2025

Workforce & Training

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Dow's AI initiative drew praise from some and accusations of ‘AI washing’ from others who question its actual impact on operations and the bottom line.
Feb. 23, 2026
Chemical engineering degree classroom with digital AI icon overlaid on chalkboard to represent education concept.
Programs remain outdated and siloed, failing to prepare graduates for the demands of AI, sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Dec. 29, 2025
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Hiring Generation Z
Gen Z hiring is only part of the solution for a shrinking chemical industry workforce.
Sept. 23, 2025
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Consider safeguarding senior leaders from burnout in high-stakes projects as an extension of design for safety.
Sept. 3, 2025

Environmental

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Engineer examines greenhouse gas data, ocean carbon sinks and modeling uncertainties in climate change debate.
Feb. 10, 2026
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Ethylene oxide molecule illustration. Molecular structure of ethylene oxide carcinogenic gas used as agricultural insecticide and a sterilant for medical equipment. 3D rendering.
Tulane researchers' nickel-silver catalyst for ethylene oxide production moves closer to industrial application.
Feb. 9, 2026
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Veteran environmental engineer discusses AI research, regulatory consensus challenges and how the pandemic transformed professional training.
Feb. 6, 2026
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In Part 1 of a series exploring industrial water treatment, learn why raw water chemistry varies dramatically across sources and how overlooking these differences can lead to ...
Feb. 4, 2026

Economics

Justice balance in front of a backdrop of tariff caution tape. Supreme Court Strips Trump's Emergency Tariff Authority
What does the Supreme Court’s decision on Trump's IEEPA tariffs mean for the chemical industry?
Feb. 20, 2026
LG Chem
LG Chem and Toyota Group Partner to Accelerate Cathode Materials Market Entry
Toyota Tsusho acquires a 25% share in LG Chem’s Gumi cathode facility to boost North American battery supply.
Sept. 9, 2025
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The chemical company is appealing the Trump administration's funding cancellation and exploring alternative ways to scale its methanolysis recycling technology at other sites....
Aug. 6, 2025
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Trade groups praise R&D tax breaks and battery incentives but warn new foreign entity rules and clean energy credit cuts could hinder chemical investment strategies.
Aug. 4, 2025

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Process Safety With Trish & Traci Podcast

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How natural disasters collide with industrial hazards — and why even experienced facilities consistently underestimate the risk.
March 10, 2026
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How to avoid tick-box exercises and uncover hidden risks in facilities.
Feb. 17, 2026
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Engineers couldn't prove danger, so managers launched anyway. Seven astronauts died when O-rings failed in freezing temperatures. Apply the lessons learned to help avoid future...
Jan. 19, 2026
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Process Safety w/Trish & Traci
Applying risk management principles helps Process Safety Engineer Trish Kerin navigate her first successful year of self-employment.
Jan. 7, 2026

Chemical Processing Distilled Podcast

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Sizing mistakes, liner failures and discontinued specials are more common than you'd think. KROHNE's Tim Lellman explains how to spec flow meters that actually last in tough chemical...
March 13, 2026
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This month's chemical industry roundup covers a landmark tariff ruling, Dow's AI-driven layoffs, the rollback of the EPA's Endangerment Finding, BASF's India expansion and a new...
Feb. 27, 2026
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Time pressure, distractions, and expert shortcuts prepare chemical plant workers for high-stakes decisions under stress.
Feb. 20, 2026
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Conference Director Damon Shackelford discusses resilience, safety focus, hands-on training and inspector certifications at April's regional event, presented by Chemical Processing...
Feb. 13, 2026