Industry News

May 14, 2025
ACD summit presses lawmakers on CFATS reauthorization and trade programs as supply chain challenges mount.
May 14, 2025
The new grades are ISCC+ certified and available in bulk as direct substitutes for conventional ammonia.
May 13, 2025
Chloroprene rubber production in Louisiana has been halted indefinitely due to operating challenges and market conditions.
May 13, 2025
New Jersey settlement signals growing legal and remediation pressures tied to PFAS liabilities for chemical plants, especially those handling legacy materials.
May 12, 2025
Evonik Q1 profit jumps 49% on strong animal nutrition sales, steady costs; 2025 outlook holds amid rising global risks and slowing demand.
May 12, 2025
Lutz-Jesco, Datacor, and Aster Chemical make strategic moves to boost manufacturing tech, digital tools and regional production capacity.
May 9, 2025
ExxonMobil is hoping to start construction of the plant as early as 2026 with facilities starting operation around 2031.
May 7, 2025
The expansion increases green ethylene output to 275,000 tons per year and supports annual CO₂ capture of 159,000 tons.
May 7, 2025
Commercial-scale production of biobased surfactant is expected to begin in the second half of 2025.
May 7, 2025
DuPont has reduced its tariff exposure from hundreds of millions to $60 million by shifting procurement and rerouting production.
May 6, 2025
The new unit in Conroe will produce low-trace metal amines used in advanced chip production.
May 6, 2025
The company will relocate dye and performance chemical production from sites in Ohio and North Carolina to its Reidsville, North Carolina, facility by 2026.
May 5, 2025
New restructuring aims to streamline chemical safety reviews, standardize air pollution standards and save $350M annually.
May 5, 2025
Phillips 66 unveils plans for Iron Mesa gas plant in Permian Basin, set to increase regional processing capacity by 25% and support future growth. The facility is expected to ...
May 5, 2025
Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are building AI-powered platforms to accelerate catalysis research and automate scientific discovery.
May 2, 2025
Of the $163 billion in proposed cuts, $25 billion impacts hazardous substances, environmental monitoring, research and development and renewable energy.
May 2, 2025
The suit also names the American Petroleum Institute as part of the climate deception; the Trump administration intervenes.
May 2, 2025
PFAS destruction method creates graphene from contaminated carbon materials.
April 30, 2025
The Monthey, Switzerland, facility will convert PET and polyester waste into virgin-quality raw materials.
April 30, 2025
The collaboration integrates renewable-energy-based raw materials into adhesive production to reduce Scope 3 emissions in EMEA markets.
April 29, 2025
Geneva summit also aims to create "guardrails" against toxic dumping in developing nations through new export consent requirements.
April 29, 2025
Politicians tout a 'just transition' to green jobs. For Benicia refinery workers, 'that's a farce'
April 28, 2025
New initiatives will establish stricter wastewater guidelines, expand PFAS testing and strengthen enforcement to control contamination.
April 28, 2025
3M's phased approach to discontinue PFAS use encounters obstacles as regulatory standards and limited alternatives from suppliers prolong the presence of PFAS in products beyond...
April 25, 2025
Dallas sues national companies for damages from ‘forever chemicals’ in water.
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.