CP Morning Briefing - Jan 8th, 2026
Also: BASF starts up China steam cracker powered with renewable energy || latest specialty chemical acquisitions
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January 8, 2026
Calculate Risk to Capture Reward
Applying risk management principles helps Process Safety Engineer Trish Kerin navigate her first successful year of self-employment.
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Industry News & More
BASF Starts Steam Cracker at China Site Powered with Renewable Energy
The new facility in Zhanjiang will feed multiple downstream plants producing ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol and polyethylene.
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Westlake, Lubrizol and MFG Chemical Lead Recent Specialty Chemical Acquisitions
Recent acquisitions highlight continued investment in compounding, specialty formulations and oilfield chemical capabilities.
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Daily Chemical Processing Word Play
Need a break? Play our Wordlesque game. The word changes EVERY business day and relates to the chemical industry. Good luck.
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ICYMI:
Stay Safe Edition
Bird’s-Eye View Prevents Process Safety Groundings
Effective risk assessment requires current competency, comprehensive data and systems thinking, but don’t forget to look straight ahead, too.
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Aborted Landing Reveals Critical Lessons in Safety Communication
Immediate communication matters in safety situations, even when complete information isn't yet available to share.
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