Industry News

April 24, 2025
Chemical giant postpones net-zero emissions facility in Canada, citing tariff concerns and $290M quarterly loss
April 23, 2025
Strategic agreements, certification milestones and third-party emissions targets highlight recent progress in sustainability, supply chain transformation and advanced materials...
April 23, 2025
Uncertainty remains within the new chemicals division as the Trump administration looks to cut more federal programs.
April 22, 2025
Study highlights how plastic’s structural weaknesses contribute to environmental persistence and offers pathways for polymer design improvements.
April 22, 2025
Antwerp platform to add green hydrogen, battery storage and SAF output as part of site-wide reconfiguration.
April 21, 2025
Researchers show that clathrates are suited as catalysts for electrolytic hydrogen production.
April 21, 2025
Two projects are grounded on photosynthetic principles and aim to advance solar fuel technologies, improve sustainability and enable scalable solutions.
April 18, 2025
Industry leaders warn inconsistent federal and state guidelines on pyrolysis processes jeopardize investments as debate continues over whether the technology constitutes incineration...
April 18, 2025
The Valero Refinery is preparing to possibly leave the City of Benicia.
April 16, 2025
A new hybrid electrolysis system could reduce the cost of green hydrogen production while addressing freshwater scarcity for industrial use.
April 16, 2025
Laser technology could reduce curing times and energy use by more than half.
April 15, 2025
Trump appointee told ACC GlobalChem attendees that major changes are on the way, including easing of restrictions on pollution and coal plants.
April 15, 2025
Rising demand from mobility, telecom and construction sectors is driving new capacity for polyolefin- and elastomer-based sheathing materials.
April 15, 2025
According to a poll conducted by the American Chemistry Council, most Americans believe chemical manufacturing is critical to innovation, national security and economic growth...
April 14, 2025
The acquisition of Cornerstone Chemical Company assets in Louisiana will add capacity to Ecovyst’s Gulf Coast sulfuric acid network.
April 14, 2025
Clariant’s new catalyst cuts steam consumption in styrene production, while Arkema’s bio-based additives reduce the carbon footprint in coatings and adhesives without altering...
April 11, 2025
"These state laws and policies are fundamentally irreconcilable with my administration's objective to unleash American energy. They should not stand."
April 11, 2025
Appointment coincides with group’s recent pushback against tariffs.
April 9, 2025
CF Industries secures funding for a $4 billion low-carbon ammonia production facility in a joint venture with JERA and Mitsui. The plant will have carbon-capture technology and...
April 9, 2025
Chevron plans to lay off 600 employees at its California headquarters as the company relocates to Houston in a restructuring move to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
April 8, 2025
BioLab faces citations and penalties from the U.S. Department of Labor after a hazardous chemical fire at its Conyers, Georgia facility Sept. 29, 2024. The incident led to hospitalizati...
April 8, 2025
Trade organizations express concern over rising costs and supply chain disruptions.
April 7, 2025
Louisiana jury orders Chevron to pay $744.6 million in damages to restore coastline, marking a landmark ruling against an oil company in coastal damage lawsuits.
April 4, 2025
Jurors deliberate in landmark trial seeking billions from oil industry over Louisiana coastal damage
April 4, 2025
Industry experts examine the opportunities and challenges of how the recently imposed tariffs will impact manufacturing, pharmaceutical, water/wastewater and oil and gas industries...
April 2, 2025
Mergers and acquisitions in the energy and industrial equipment sectors and a new training center draw attention to current shifts in the industry.
April 2, 2025
The expansion will enable the production of ultra-pure isopropyl alcohol for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, supporting the growing AI and data center industries.
April 1, 2025
The European Chemical Industry Council says bio-based chemicals have a key role in boosting EU competitiveness and resilience.
April 1, 2025
Company said securing profitability at these plants has become extremely difficult.
March 31, 2025
Novel catalyst tackles contamination in polymerization processes.
March 31, 2025
The sustainability certification applies to all European production sites for plastic products.
March 28, 2025
Chemical safety, biotech tariffs, oil inventories and 3D printing face challenges and changes.
March 28, 2025
Via C–H amination and backbone rearrangement, the method provides a new pathway to transforming post-consumer rubber into high-value materials.
March 26, 2025
EPA administrator emphasizes cooperative federalism and key environmental initiatives in his address to the Environmental Council of the States, outlining the agency's priorities...
March 26, 2025
Process Safety with Trish & Traci explores critical industrial safety through expert insights and lessons learned.
March 25, 2025
P2 Science’s chemistry inventions for cleaner cosmetics placed the company second in manufacturing on the annual list of the world’s most innovative companies.
March 25, 2025
Chemical producer increases resin capacity in China to meet growing automotive demand in the region and sells shares in German wind farm to secure long-term supply of clean energy...
March 24, 2025
Organizers of technical symposium are looking for materials engineering presentations for chemical processing industry applications.
March 24, 2025
CSB issues a new report highlighting lessons learned from the explosions that killed 15 people and injured 180 others at BP’s Texas City refinery.
March 21, 2025
Researchers started with the concept of frustrated Lewis pairs, which are incredibly reactive and capable of activating bonds in normally stable molecules.
March 21, 2025
Fellow Endeavor Business Media editors cover topics germane to Chemical Processing, and a CP source sounds off on incinerating Bhopal’s toxic waste.
March 19, 2025
Global overcapacities, a strong increase in imports from Asia and the high costs of European production factored into plant closing..
March 19, 2025
Here’s a roundup of key executive moves at major companies in the chemical and energy industries.
March 18, 2025
Agency releases updates on major investigations, highlighting safety lessons from recent industrial accidents.
March 18, 2025
The Trump administration's plan to dissolve EPA's Office of Research and Development is part of broader efforts to reduce the federal workforce and ease environmental rules.
March 17, 2025
The electrolyzer has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at BASF’s main plant by up to 72,000 metric tons per year.
March 17, 2025
Suncor Energy's upcoming $16 million project involves dismantling a 75-year-old flare stack at its Commerce City refinery and connecting excess gases to a newer, more efficient...
March 14, 2025
Nicolás Maduro offers foreign oil companies a welcome amidst U.S. sanctions.
March 14, 2025
Policies shift as decarbonization, tariffs and oil demand reshape industries. Cheers!
March 12, 2025
Companies make moves on supply chain sustainability targets, introducing alternative materials for energy-intensive markets.
March 12, 2025
The two companies announce strides in achieving climate neutrality at sites in the U.S. and internationally.
March 11, 2025
EPA launches rulemaking to streamline chemical reviews, promising to protect health, while Congress looks to remove EPA restrictions on new chemicals and the EPA’s spending faces...
March 11, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to block climate change lawsuits against oil companies, allowing states to seek damages for carbon emissions.
March 10, 2025
The investment will support construction of Xycle’s advanced recycling facility in the Port of Rotterdam, with a capacity to process 21 kilotons of plastic waste annually.