Industry News

BASF, SABIC and Linde Launch Electrically Heated Steam Cracking Furnace

April 17, 2024
Demonstration plant with 6 megawatts input of renewable electrical energy to test material behavior and process on an industrial scale.

Cepsa, Evos Partner on Green Methanol Storage

April 17, 2024
Under the partnership, green methanol produced by Cepsa will be stored at Evos’ facilities in the ports of Algeciras, Spain and Rotterdam.

BASF Launches New Coatings Line for Auto Body Market in Asia

April 16, 2024
Company will produce products using its biomass balance approach.

Air Products to Build Hydrogen Refueling Stations in Germany

April 16, 2024
Stations will fuel medium- to heavy-duty vehicles.

BASF Considers Layoffs at Finland Battery Plant Amid Permitting Delays

April 15, 2024
Company sites lengthy process as a major obstacle to production startup.

Air Liquide to Build Renewable Natural Gas Units in Michigan and Pennsylvania

April 15, 2024
Facilities will produce biogas from manure feedstock in an anaerobic digester and return the waste to farms for agricultural use.

Corrosion Curbs Renewable Energy Production

April 12, 2024
Duke University researchers say it could one day be possible to design renewable energy devices that last two to three times longer than they currently do.

EPA Issues New Standard to Combat PFAS Pollution in Drinking Water, ACC Responds

April 10, 2024
According to the American Chemistry Council, the new rule ignores science, undercuts other water priorities and could cost almost $4 billion annually.

EPA, Sasol Chemical Finalize $1.4M Settlement

April 10, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined Sasol Chemicals for alleged chemical accident prevention violations at its Westlake, Louisiana, facility.

EPA Updates Guidance on PFAS Waste

April 10, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency will accept comments on the latest guidance for 180 days to help inform future updates.

EPA's Toxic Emissions Ruling Puts Chemical Manufacturers on Notice

April 9, 2024
EPA estimates new Clean Air Act standard will cost industry $150 million a year to comply.

CSB Investigates Hazardous Releases at Dow, Honeywell Performance Materials Plants

April 8, 2024
Agency turns its attention to accidental releases after closing investigation backlog.

Green Ammonia Production Process Orchestrated Via ‘Symphony’ Of Atoms

April 5, 2024
The reaction works at low temperatures, and it's also regenerative, restoring the original materials with each cycle of ammonia production.

Researchers Develop Safer Storage Method for Hydrogen Chloride

April 5, 2024
The ability to store hydrogen chloride as ionic liquids paves the way for more sustainable chemical processes.

Chemical Processing’s 2024 Annual Job Satisfaction and Salary Survey Launches

April 5, 2024
This survey provides a unique outlook on year-to-year employment trends.

ChemE Professor Wins American Chemical Society Award

April 3, 2024
Daniel Schwartz from the University of Colorado was nominated by his colleagues for significant contributions to the field of colloid and interface science.

AdvanSix Receives ISCC Plus Certification for Three Plants

April 2, 2024
Company produces recycled nylon product using 100% post-industrial or post-consumer recycled content.

3M Receives Final Approval for $10.3 Billion PFAS Settlement

April 2, 2024
Payments to begin in third quarter and stretch over a 13-year period

Diamondback Energy Considers Nuclear Energy to Power Drilling Activities

April 1, 2024
Oil and gas company joins Dow and other process operations looking at nuclear as an option for reliable energy.

7 Chemical Companies Receive DOE Green Project Funds

March 28, 2024
Seven projects get a boost from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act.

UK Researchers: Sunlight and Copper Add Up to Green Methanol

March 28, 2024
Researchers produced methanol instead of methane after adding a small amount of copper to nanocrystalline carbon nitride.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Raises Concerns for Chemical Industry Supply Chain

March 27, 2024
Chemical industry imports and exports about $9 million a day, or $62 million a week, through the Port of Baltimore.

BASF Could Get Up to $75M from DOE for Low-Carbon Syngas Production Project

March 27, 2024
The company proposes a process to electrify syngas production using energy from renewable sources in step toward low-carbon and more circular production of chemicals in the U....

3M Invests in Hydrogen Electrolyzer Manufacturer EVOLOH

March 27, 2024
Scaling electrolyzer manufacturing helps support the hydrogen economy and move the planet towards a clean energy transition.

Dow Secures Up to $95M to Support Battery Materials Production

March 26, 2024
Company plans to capture and use about 100,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year at the plant

EPA Requests PFAS Tests for 3M, Wacker Chemical

March 26, 2024
Companies must submit testing on NMeFOSE within a year of the order.

AkzoNobel Boosts North American Powder Coatings Capabilities

March 25, 2024
Company plans to add new extruders, thermoplastics and bonding processes at four facilities.

DOE Analysis: Supply Chain Challenges Hinder Adoption of More Sustainable Chemistries

March 22, 2024
Proven formulations still hold advantages over newer, sustainable options.

EPA: Toxic Chemical Releases Dropped 21% from 2013-2022

March 22, 2024
Nearly 90% of facilities reporting toxic releases managed chemical waste through EPA preferred practices, such as recycling, energy recovery and treatment.

DOE Grants $60M to Chemours for Hydrogen Projects

March 20, 2024
Two project grants will support development of next-generation membranes for PEM water electrolysis and developing a circularity infrastructure for clean hydrogen materials.

EPA’s Historic Ban on Asbestos: What You Need to Know

March 19, 2024
EPA has outlawed uses of chrysotile asbestos, the last known form of the material currently in use within the U.S.

ABB to Provide Control System for Green Hydrogen International Project in Texas

March 19, 2024
Facility will be powered by behind-the-meter solar and onshore wind energy.

AIChE Receives $50 Million DOE Grant to Lead Hydrogen Electrolyzer and Fuel Cell Recycling Consortium

March 19, 2024
H2CIRC will develop new approaches for recovery, recycling and reuse of hydrogen-related materials.

Shell to Provide Braskem With Biobased Propylene

March 18, 2024
Third-party certified material follows mass-balance approach, mixing sustainable and non-sustainable material.

EPA Enacts New Ethylene Oxide Emissions Rules for Sterilization Plants

March 18, 2024
Agency also is working on stronger standards for chemical facilities.

Humidity Is Bad For Hair But Good For Carbon Capture

March 15, 2024
Researchers found a way to capture and release carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by simply changing the surrounding humidity.

Nova Chemicals Zeros In On Plastics Circularity

March 15, 2024
Company creates a hub for knowledge exchange and technology development for the circular economy of plastics.

EPA Fines Dyno Nobel, Inc. for Clean Air Act Violations

March 13, 2024
The company will pay a $394,000 fine and address Risk Management Program deficiencies at its Wyoming plant.

UK Invests in Future Green Chemists

March 13, 2024
The University of York Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence to partner in two ambitious centers for doctoral training of chemists focused on sustainability solutions.

Toray Industries' New Polymer Membrane Aimed at Boosting Vehicle Ranges

March 12, 2024
Ion-conductive material promises 10x ion conductivity.

DuPont Renews Partnership With Semiconductor Incubator

March 11, 2024
Silicon Catalyst to continue helping company identify startups developing advanced semiconductor materials.

SEC Rule Requires Disclosure of GHG Emissions

March 8, 2024
Scope 1,2,3 requirements will be impacted and only reported if significant.

Workshop Addresses Neglected Water Treatment

March 8, 2024
Electric Utility Chemistry Workshop can mitigate boiler tube failures.

Enhanced Flow Powers Ammonia-Fueled Vehicles

March 8, 2024
Researchers have been working on designing engines where ammonia can be used as a standalone fuel.

Haifa North America Fined $600K for TSCA Reporting Violations

March 6, 2024
Company will pay $664,267 penalty and submit required reports.

2024 Winners of IChemE Medals Named

March 6, 2024
Eight individuals and five groups have been recognized for their exceptional contribution to the field of chemical and process engineering.

Kodiak Acquires Aztech Lubricants

March 5, 2024
Company boosts capabilities related to powdered chemical manufacturing and oil-based blending.

Evonik Announces Major Job Cuts Amid Sales Slump

March 5, 2024
Company to reduce workforce by 2,000 to save $434 million.

Chemours Puts Executives on Leave Pending Investigation

March 4, 2024
Company delays fourth-quarter and full-year financial report.

EPA Introduces Overhauled Accident-Planning Rules for Chemical Plants

March 4, 2024
ACC says ruling will triple anticipated costs for implementation; EPA says it will protect communities of color.

Grant Bankrolls Sustainable Hydrogen Production

March 1, 2024
Research team will develop a membrane to separate different elements in the air and support gasification-based hydrogen production.

Elevator To Space Possible?

March 1, 2024
Binding carbon nanotubes to metals makes them even stronger than diamonds.

ACC Applauds Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit Proposal

Feb. 28, 2024
The chemical sector will play a primary role in lower-emissions hydrogen production.

Chemstream Inc. Announces Full Compliance with Radical Transparency Initiative

Feb. 28, 2024
Chemstream commits to improving environmental regulations and public trust by adopting a new standard designed to increase transparency in the oil and gas industry.