Industry News

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...
July 22, 2025
Two new facilities in Florida and Texas will increase supply of liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon for commercial launch operations and strengthen merchant distribution, according...
July 22, 2025
The exemption postpones compliance with portions of the EPA's 2024 'HON Rule,' which imposed stricter air emission standards on facilities manufacturing synthetic organic chemicals...
July 21, 2025
INEOS Acetyls’ switch to hydrogen at its Hull, U.K. plant eliminates reliance on natural gas and sets a new benchmark for low-carbon chemical production in Europe.
July 21, 2025
German chemical giant finishes glacial acrylic acid and butyl acrylate plants at Zhanjiang site to meet growing Asian demand.
July 18, 2025
The American Chemistry Council said Trump's action addresses several 'concerning parts' of the Biden administration’s rule.
July 16, 2025
Hands-on workshops at Kansas State University's Olathe campus feature real-world applications and expert-led training in advanced manufacturing.
July 16, 2025
Under CEO Bill Anderson’s restructuring plan, Bayer aims to cut €2 billion in costs by 2026 through job reductions, flattened hierarchies and more autonomous teams.
July 15, 2025
Jersey City, New Jersey, will host the 14th conference on sourcing strategies amid market volatility, trade shifts and digital transformation.
July 15, 2025
The new silicone, available in EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions, promises to eliminate tooling delays and costs while delivering the performance of traditionally molded silicones...
July 15, 2025
The Brazilian petrochemical company's $89 million Brave Future vessel will operate between the US, Mexico and Brazil, with four more ships expected by 2026 to boost logistics ...
July 14, 2025
Improved score reflects strengthened climate risk integration and progress on energy performance under new global disclosure standards.
July 14, 2025
The single-step fermentation process converts plant-based sugars into 1,4-butanediol, reportedly cutting emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil-based production.
July 11, 2025
Agency cites past disasters and recommends preemptive shutdowns, resilient infrastructure and emergency planning to prevent releases during extreme weather.
July 11, 2025
New Singapore unit to triple production of bio-based transparent polyamides; India site earns ISCC PLUS certification for mass balance resin tracking.
July 9, 2025
Dow will close upstream sites in Germany and the UK to reduce high-cost capacity and improve operational margins across its European portfolio.
July 9, 2025
The European Commission said the changes could save the industry $425 million annually.
July 8, 2025
Study outlines how a natural biopolymer can be upconverted into customizable plastics and chiral compounds for chemical manufacturing.
July 8, 2025
After nearly a decade, DuPont agrees to a $25 million settlement in a federal class-action lawsuit related to contaminated drinking water in Hoosick Falls, NY.
July 7, 2025
Agency accused of politicizing science while gutting environmental justice programs.
July 7, 2025
The University of Sydney team converts air to ammonia gas using electricity, offering a lower-carbon, scalable alternative to the Haber-Bosch process.
July 2, 2025
Chemical giant buys out DOMO's stake in Alsachimie joint venture to strengthen European PA 6.6 production capabilities.
July 2, 2025
Residents of Maceió are seeking to hold the petrochemical giant's European operations liable for profiting from mining activities that caused neighborhood subsidence.