Industry News

Aug. 29, 2025
Annual regional honor recognizes outstanding achievements in chemistry.
Aug. 29, 2025
Researchers say the method could improve catalysts for ammonia production and guide future materials design.
Aug. 27, 2025
Economists, procurement leaders and energy market analysts join December event in Jersey City.
Aug. 27, 2025
Evonik, Cronus Chemicals and BASF outline new investments and strategic realignments across catalysts, fertilizers and low-carbon ammonia.
Aug. 26, 2025
PFAS-free fire suppression technology and biocatalytic process for HIV investigational drug also among six innovations receiving ACS recognition.
Aug. 26, 2025
Indiana University will lead the new research hub using artificial intelligence to rapidly identify promising nanocrystals for chemical, pharmaceutical and other industries.
Aug. 25, 2025
The company’s innovations were recognized in the Mechanical/Materials category.
Aug. 25, 2025
Recon Technology advances 40,000-ton-per-year waste plastic recycling project in Shandong, China toward equipment installation and commissioning.
Aug. 22, 2025
Air Liquide strengthens Asian operations through South Korean gas buyout.
Aug. 22, 2025
Astronautic applications are a key business for Air Products.
Aug. 22, 2025
The acquisition expands EndeavorB2B’s manufacturing footprint to serve professionals driving innovation, safety and efficiency across the processing industries.
Aug. 20, 2025
The American Chemical Society recognized innovations from multiple companies during its fall conference and introduced a new program to support graduate students affected by research...
Aug. 20, 2025
Japanese company begins pilot-scale production of propylene directly from ethanol, aiming for commercialization and licensing in the early 2030s.
Aug. 19, 2025
Partnership aims to support global supply of fluoropolymers and fluoroelastomers by 2026.
Aug. 19, 2025
ExxonMobil, Chevron, Occidental and ConocoPhillips leaders say produced water will play a growing role in sustaining operations and reducing fresh water use.
Aug. 18, 2025
Deal expands coatings and adhesives production network in Freeport and Rayong.
Aug. 18, 2025
More than 2,600 participants from 183 countries could not agree on key issues including sustainable production and which nations should pay for treaty implementation.
Aug. 13, 2025
Federal investigators warn that unresolved safety recommendations leave risks in place eight years after the deadly Wisconsin plant disaster.
Aug. 13, 2025
The specialty chemical makers separately announce projects in Brazil and China to boost supply for key manufacturing sectors.
Aug. 12, 2025
Two workers were killed and several others injured in explosions and fires at a U.S. Steel coking plant in Clairton.
Aug. 11, 2025
Expansion doubles low-viscosity polyalphaolefins output to 120,000 metric tons per year, adds electrification to cut natural gas use and positions the Beringen site to pursue ...
Aug. 11, 2025
Multiple explosions disrupted operations at the nation’s largest coke manufacturing facility, prompting emergency response and air quality monitoring.
Aug. 6, 2025
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
Despite falling oil prices and lower earnings, both producers reported record Permian output in Q2, but are taking different paths forward.
Aug. 5, 2025
Researchers propose a lifecycle-based strategy to curb fluorocarbon emissions and reduce reliance on virgin chemical production.
Aug. 5, 2025
New approach uses a palladium membrane to transfer hydrogen from water, eliminating the need for alcohol-based sources.
Aug. 4, 2025
Three people were killed in a fire and explosion at Horizon Biofuels. CSB has launched an investigation and reiterated safety concerns over combustible dust.
Aug. 4, 2025
The long-term agreement covers legacy site contamination and statewide PFAS claims, pending court approval.
Aug. 1, 2025
After five rounds of talks, nations meet in Geneva to resolve disputes over production cuts and chemical restrictions that have stalled the landmark agreement.
Aug. 1, 2025
As one of only three helium salt caverns in the world, it has the capability to store and extract helium helping to balance natural supply and demand cycles.
July 30, 2025
Solidec’s technology produces key industrial chemicals on-site using only air, water, and electricity, eliminating energy-intensive post-processing steps, according to the company...
July 30, 2025
Partnership builds on startup of biomass-to-methanol facility and targets expansion into SAF, green ammonia and e-methanol production by 2027.
July 29, 2025
Certification enables mass balance supply of bio-attributed monomers from production facilities in France, China and the U.S.
July 29, 2025
Move aims to prioritize circular economy technologies and environmental services for advanced manufacturing industries.
July 28, 2025
The new production units in Dresden mark the company’s largest electronics investment in Europe and follow recent expansion in Idaho.
July 28, 2025
EPA and CSB issue first penalty under Clean Air Act provision requiring companies to report serious chemical releases.
July 25, 2025
Proclamation cites technological limits, concerns over cost and national security impacts from supply chain disruptions. Shell, BASF, Dow, Union Carbide, Denka, Sasol, Westlake...
July 25, 2025
The layoffs come amid a wave of consolidation and cost-cutting in the oil and gas industry that has led to job losses across the Houston region.
July 23, 2025
Deal strengthens Bakelite’s sustainable materials portfolio with 100% bio-based adhesives used in engineered wood applications, according to the company.
July 23, 2025
The third edition of the report summarizes 30 serious incidents across 15 states, offering public insight into their causes and impact on workers, communities and industry operations...