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    Chemical Decarbonization Start-Up Secures $1.4 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

    Oct. 22, 2024
    Company will use funds to expand its engineering team, grow business development efforts and accelerate R&D.

    Mitsubishi Chemical Launches Biomass-Based Material for Polyurethane Resins

    Oct. 22, 2024
    New grades have achieved a biobased content of over 80%, according to the company.

    Repsol Halts Green Hydrogen Projects in Spain

    Oct. 21, 2024
    Company cites unfavorable regulatory environment as a key factor in its decision.

    EPA Grants Locus Fermentation Approval for Biosurfactants Production

    Oct. 21, 2024
    Company says it's the first in the U.S. to receive approval for commercial biosurfactant production.

    Bio-Based Nanocrystals Combat Oil Pipeline Scaling While Stabilizing Emulsions

    Oct. 18, 2024
    Researchers say these anti-scaling particles are environmentally safe and cost-effective.

    EPA Releases 2023 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Data

    Amanda Joshi
    Oct. 16, 2024
    Reported emissions from large stationary sources were down by approximately 4% from 2022.

    The Business Side: BASF, Pfeiffer and Evonik Share Reorganization, Rebranding and Construction Funding Efforts

    Amanda Joshi
    Oct. 16, 2024
    Evonik reorganizes, Pfeiffer rebrands and BASF receives government funding for its net-zero heat pump construction.

    2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: AI-Driven Protein Research

    Oct. 15, 2024
    Baker, Hassabis and Jumper honored for computational protein design and AlphaFold2.

    SGP Bio Energy, Honeywell Partner on Industrial Hemp Initiative

    Oct. 14, 2024
    Industrial hemp has a long history in the U.S. as a fuel and a fiber. Early colonists made ropes and sails from hemp fiber, and it’s said that Abraham Lincoln used hemp ...

    Pemex Operations Restart at Site of Deadly Chemical Leak

    Oct. 14, 2024
    Company said the refinery was operating steadily at low load over the weekend while inspections were underway.

    Fatal Chemical Leak at Pemex Refinery Raises Safety Concerns

    Jonathan Katz
    Oct. 11, 2024
    Two dead, dozens injured in Deer Park incident; environmental group cites history of violations

    Electrolyzer Paves Way for Greener Chemical Manufacturing

    Oct. 11, 2024
    Eco-friendly electrolyzer operates at ambient temperature and pressure, splitting water into atomic hydrogen and oxygen.

    EPA Issues More PFAS Test Orders for Chemours, DuPont

    Oct. 9, 2024
    Chemours, DuPont and Sumitomo, among others, must submit testing results on 6:2 fluorotelomer acrylate, a PFAS used to manufacture plastics and other chemicals.

    U.S. Safety Organizations Partner to Promote Hydrogen Safety

    Oct. 9, 2024
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration joins the Center for Hydrogen Safety to promote the proper handling, storage and...

    Covestro Invests €100M in R&D Amid ADNOC Takeover

    Oct. 8, 2024
    Chemical giant continues its focus on circularity and digital innovation following €14.7B acquisition offer from Abu Dhabi oil company.

    BASF's Anne Berg Joins Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

    Oct. 8, 2024
    Exec runs BASF's agricultural solutions division in the Americas.

    Honeywell and Chevron Partner on AI Solutions

    Oct. 7, 2024
    Companies are creating a new generation of AI-assisted alarm management solutions.

    EPA Recap: New PFAS Categories Added to Toxic Release Inventory, Perchlorate Regs for Drinking Water

    Oct. 7, 2024
    More than 100 individual PFAS subject to new reporting requirements.

    Microsoft Taps Nuclear Power for Data Centers in 20-Year Deal

    Oct. 4, 2024
    Tech giant embraces nuclear energy to fuel data centers' growing demands.

    3 Days And Out -- East Coast Port Strike Ends, Tentative Deal Reached

    Traci Purdum
    Oct. 4, 2024
    Dockworkers return as union and port operators strike tentative wage agreement, averting potential economic crisis.

    BioLab Fire Prompts EPA to Provide Interactive Air Quality Tool

    Oct. 2, 2024
    EPA launches interactive air quality tool after BioLab fire in Conyers, GA, aiding residents with real-time data and updates.

    CSB Investigating BioLab Fire in Conyers, Georgia

    Oct. 2, 2024
    CSB investigates BioLab fire in Conyers, GA after a chemical reaction caused hazardous fumes, impacting tens of thousands.

    Unlikely Allies: Industrial Leaders Demand Government Push for Green Solutions

    Jonathan Katz
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Execs from Braskem, Coeur Mining and Holcim discuss partnerships, policy needs and emerging technologies at Reuters event.

    Technip Energies Gets Performance OK at Olefins Plant

    Oct. 1, 2024
    The Vietnam plant reached full capacity and passed its initial performance test in February 2024.

    East Coast Port Strike Halts 90% of U.S. Chemical Shipments

    Traci Purdum
    Oct. 1, 2024
    Dockworkers' strike disrupts chemical supply chains; industry leaders urge action.

    Chemical Fire at Georgia Plant Prompts Mass Evacuation

    Sept. 30, 2024
    Malfunctioning sprinkler reacted with chemicals causing the early morning fire.

    CSB Report: Insight into Fatal Molten Salt Eruption

    Sept. 30, 2024
    Deadly industrial accident sparks probe into liquid nitriding safety practices.

    Researchers Find Selective Way to Steer Hydrocarbon Transformation

    Sept. 27, 2024
    The study represents an important step toward more sustainable chemical manufacturing processes.

    Call for Papers: Cutting-Edge Water/Steam Chemistry, Cooling Water and Environmental Topics

    Traci Purdum
    Sept. 27, 2024
    Electric Utility and Cogeneration Chemistry Workshop is looking for presentations to ensure the next generation has sound technical knowledge.

    $35M Monsanto Settlement Covers PCB Damage in Waterways

    Amanda Joshi
    Sept. 25, 2024
    The Los Angeles City Council announced a $35-million settlement with agriculture giant Monsanto and two smaller companies over PCB-caused waterway contamination.

    H2B2 and 2G Energy Awarded for Renewable Hydrogen Project

    Sept. 25, 2024
    The SoHyCal project in California produces renewable hydrogen through electrolysis powered entirely by renewable energy.

    California Takes Exxon Mobil to Court Over Recycling Claims

    Sept. 24, 2024
    Lawsuit alleges the oil company's plastics recycling success claims were grossly overstated.

    Chemical Industry to Play Critical Role in Biden's Battery Initiative

    Sept. 23, 2024
    Several producers will receive Department of Energy funds to manufacture key battery materials.

    Braskem Opens New Innovation Center in Boston Area

    Sept. 23, 2024
    Braskem opened a 35,000-square-foot research and development center in Lexington, Massachusetts, where the company will investigate new materials, including biomass-based feedstocks...

    RIT Researcher Awarded $250K to Develop Greener Methane-to-Ethylene Process

    Sept. 20, 2024
    Grant from the National Science Foundation funds exploration of a one-step ethylene production route using transition metal sulfide catalysts.

    $7.5 Million Defense Grant Awarded for Cutting-Edge Chemical Processes

    Sept. 20, 2024
    Rice University wins grant for innovative catalysis research combining light and atoms.

    University of Houston Wins $1M Grant to Boost Clean Energy

    Sept. 18, 2024
    Research will focus on developing AI-enabled catalysts for micro-plasma technologies designed to improve the efficiency of hydrogen generation, carbon capture and energy storage...

    In Memoriam: Former President of Charles Ross & Son Co.

    Sept. 18, 2024
    Charles Ross & Son Company announced the passing of Richard Ross on Sept. 14, 2024.

    Shell Taps Worley for Support on Net-Zero Projects

    Sept. 18, 2024
    Worley will support Shell at its Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland on decarbonization projects involving the transition to base oils and renewable hydrogen.

    Energy Transfer LNG Pipeline Fire Still Burning

    Sept. 17, 2024
    SUV struck above-ground valve, according to news reports.

    KBC Acquires Flaretot to Enhance Flare System Modeling Capabilities

    Sept. 17, 2024
    Company enhances process modeling capabilities throughout hydrocarbon processing plants

    Report: Email Phishing Threatens Critical Infrastructure, OT Systems

    Sept. 17, 2024
    80% of organizations hit by email-related breaches in past year, with chemical companies at high risk as IT-OT integration expands attack surface

    Energy Transfer LNG Pipeline Fire in La Porte, Texas, Forces Evacuations

    Sept. 16, 2024
    One injury reported; early reports suggest possible car collision with valve station.

    Dow Lowers Third-Quarter Guidance

    Sept. 16, 2024
    Company cites unplanned outage and lower margins in Europe.

    DOE Commits $15 Million to Combat Methane Leaks from Orphaned Oil and Gas Wells

    Sept. 13, 2024
    Methane is many times more potent than carbon dioxide and is responsible for approximately one-third of the warming caused by greenhouse gases today.

    EIT InnoEnergy Invests in Lignin Tech that Turns Pulp Waste into Eco-Materials

    Sept. 13, 2024
    Approach to lignin separation addresses wastage in kraft pulp mills and opens up new avenues for sustainable bioproducts.

    AIChE, IChemE to Collaborate on STEM Recruitment

    Sept. 11, 2024
    The chemical engineering societies aim to strengthen the international STEM talent pool.

    GR3N and Schneider Electric Partner on Automation for Advanced PET Recycling

    Sept. 10, 2024
    Chemical recycler's pilot plant in Italy utilizes open automation system to scale up microwave-assisted depolymerization PET process.

    EPA Steps Up Hydrofluorocarbons Import Enforcement

    Sept. 9, 2024
    Agency issues alert highlighting actions taken against companies for noncompliance.

    EU Chemical Sector Faces Headwinds as Recovery Stalls

    Sept. 9, 2024
    Rising inventories, high energy costs, and weak downstream demand dampen industry outlook, Cefic report reveals.

    Celanese Appoints Bruce Chinn to Board Post

    Sept. 9, 2024
    Former Chevron Phillips chief will officially join the board on Sept. 15.

    Researchers Discover How Super-Hot Nuclear Fuel Behaves

    Sept. 6, 2024
    Experiments at Argonne National Laboratory provide insight into the fundamental behavior of actinide oxides at extreme temperatures.

    Champion Safety Via Master’s Degree In Explosion Protection Engineering

    Sept. 6, 2024
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers the first advanced degree program aimed at mitigating explosion hazards in manufacturing.

    FRI Awards OSU Grant to Improve Distillation Using Digital Twin

    Sept. 4, 2024
    The digital twin model will help Fractionation Research Inc. optimize its distillation process and save costs while also minimizing energy consumption and CO2 emissions.