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NMED's recent guidance doesn't apply to industrial products — welcome clarity for manufacturers racing to prepare for the Jan. 1, 2027, deadline.
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Ineos
Aerial view of Ineos Inovyn at Runcorn, U.K.
Deal would integrate EDC production with chlor-alkali operations at Runcorn and maintain supply of chemicals used across critical industries.
Aug. 24, 2026
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The current demoplant of the ICCP pyrolysis technology of BioBTX.
The facility in the Netherlands will use catalytic pyrolysis to convert mixed plastic waste into aromatic chemicals for use in chemical manufacturing.
Aug. 24, 2026
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The computational framework Maitra helped develop predicts how individual atoms respond to their molecular surroundings
The framework could help researchers identify promising materials before laboratory synthesis, potentially reducing development time for new organic semiconductors.
Aug. 21, 2026
BASF
BASF’s Global Performance Lab for diapers and superabsorbents (SAP) opened in Mumbai, India, in August 2026.
New facility will provide testing and technical support for superabsorbents used in diapers and other hygiene products.
Aug. 21, 2026

Comical Processing

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Jerry King has created another great Comical Processing cartoon. We need your captions to tie it all together.
July 15, 2026
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Cartoon of workers wearing virtual reality goggles walking outside a chemical facility. Cartoon was created by Jerry King
Congratulations to Richard Davis for penning the winning caption -- kudos!
May 20, 2026
Cartoon created by Jerry King showing an operator in a chemical plant recycling
Congratulations to Chuck Lewis for writing the funny caption for Jerry King's cartoon.
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

Utilities/Energy

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Part 4 of this series shows how RO membranes strip nearly all dissolved ions from makeup water, cutting the risks that softening alone leaves behind.
Aug. 4, 2026
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Energy management software and energy storage protect facilities from power outages and enable efficient use of renewable power.
July 27, 2026
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Gas steam boilers in an industrial boiler room.
The third installment of our makeup water series examines how sodium softeners work, how they are regenerated, and why neglecting their upkeep can lead to costly and potentially...
June 5, 2026
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Getting the kW right is only half the equation — here's why watt density is the real key to heater reliability and longevity.
May 25, 2026

Workforce & Training

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A factory worker in a hard hat and safety glasses monitors a control panel with red LED displays.
Decades of guidance on alarm management exist. So why are control rooms still drowning in noise?
June 12, 2026
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An augmented reality training company is applying a decades-old educational framework to industrial workforces and says most organizations are stopping too soon.
May 1, 2026
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Complexity theory explains why industrial disasters seem inevitable in hindsight and invisible in the moment — and what operators can do about it.
April 8, 2026
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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

Environmental

EPA Plans PFAS Rule Rollbacks After Court Tosses Chemours Order
The EPA is proposing to rescind and delay regulations on certain PFAS chemicals, citing technicalities and cost savings, sparking debate over public health protections and industry...
June 15, 2026
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Ship & Shore Environmental CEO has spent her career turning environmental compliance into a competitive advantage.
June 9, 2026
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A magnifying glass examining colorful microplastic particles scattered on a dark surface.
From microplastics and greenwashing claims to conflicting state recycling labels, a surge in scientific research and legal action is reshaping the risk landscape for every stakeholder...
May 13, 2026
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The federal government says Minnesota's effort to hold Exxon Mobil, Koch Industries and the American Petroleum Institute liable for climate damages illegally encroaches on federal...
May 5, 2026

Economics

Chemical Makers Post Stronger Earnings, But Middle East Risk Keeps a Lid on Optimism
Dow, BASF and Methanex all topped forecasts for the week of July 22–29, while Solvay stumbled on soda ash weakness — with the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and thinning Hormuz traffic...
July 31, 2026
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

Learning Resources

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Boiler efficiency, water quality, heat pumps—industrial steam systems just got smarter.
Aug. 20, 2026
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Discover how to align quality initiatives with executive priorities, secure stakeholder support, and accelerate enterprise-wide transformation.
Aug. 10, 2026
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Discover how manufacturers are tackling today's biggest quality challenges—and where the highest-performing organizations are investing to drive better business outcomes in 2026...
Aug. 10, 2026
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Poor tank visibility can quickly become more than an inventory problem. In chemical plants, missed level changes, delayed alarms and manual checks can contribute to overfills,...
Sept. 23, 2026

Process Safety With Trish & Traci Podcast

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Safety engineer Valerie Stakes joins Trish Kerin and Traci Purdum to unpack burnout, boundaries and the emotional toll of a job built on protecting everyone else.
July 14, 2026
Podcast: GKN Aerospace Incident Offers Lessons in Reactive Hazard Management
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Trish Kerin breaks down the runaway reaction that triggered a mass evacuation in Orange County, California, and explains what facilities handling reactive chemicals can learn ...
June 16, 2026
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Google map of 11 refinery fires across four continents
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Process safety expert Trish Kerin on narrowing margins, normalized risk and why asset integrity is the only thing standing between operators and disaster.
May 12, 2026
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Process safety expert Trish Kerin breaks down APTBED, a practical decision-making framework for keeping safety front of mind when times are turbulent.
April 21, 2026

Chemical Processing Distilled Podcast

Close Measurement Gaps Without Disruption Using Non-Intrusive Instrumentation
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Emerson's Michael Machuca explains how non-intrusive flow, temperature, corrosion and acoustic monitoring help chemical manufacturers boost safety, reliability and sustainability...
Aug. 7, 2026
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This month: fatal H2S release investigation findings, the final Conyers warehouse fire report, ACC's pushback on Brazil tariffs and a call for unified EPA-OSHA chemical safety...
July 31, 2026
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Brad Buecker explains why removing hardness is only step one — and how skipped monitoring, budget delays, and bypassed softeners have cost plants millions in tube failures.
July 17, 2026
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Two hundred and fifty years ago this week, a group of delegates in Philadelphia signed their names to the Declaration of Independence. Today, we are going to talk about how chemistry...
July 2, 2026