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Membrane development

Evonik Building Pilot Plant for Membranes Used in Green Hydrogen Production

Feb. 26, 2025
Pilot plant for production of anion exchange membranes in Germany to begin operations near year end.
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Air Products sign outside of the headquarters in Allentown, PA

Air Products Cancels Three U.S.-Based Projects

Feb. 26, 2025
Planned hydrogen production facility among the projects the company will scrap.
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evonik gas separation membranes with hollow fiber technology

What’s New in Gas Separation Membrane Developments?

Feb. 26, 2025
As companies invest in sustainable separation methods, membrane technology offers efficient gas separation solutions.
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PET bottle caps

Origin Materials Launches Commercial Production of PET Bottle Caps in Michigan

Feb. 25, 2025
Company expects to produce ‘hundreds of millions’ of caps annually at Reed City facility.
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Cellasto Plant groundbreaking, Dehej India

BASF India Breaks Ground on New Cellasto Plant

Feb. 25, 2025
Expansion aims to boost production capacity of noise-reducing polyurethane components for automotive and industrial applications.
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Arctic research

From PFAS to Lead: Tracking Current and Historical Pollution

Feb. 25, 2025
Scientists trace industrial contamination from early civilization to present day, finding widespread effects from lead smelting to PFAS chemicals in the Arctic.
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stainless hopper in bulk solids manufacturing

KSU Offers Advanced Manufacturing Courses

Feb. 24, 2025
The short courses were designed to meet industry demand for training.
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Working oil refinery.

Citgo Settles More Than 200 Alleged Violations at Louisiana Refinery

Feb. 24, 2025
Petrochemical company agreed to a $160,000 fine to settle violations related to air emissions and other issues at its oil refinery in Lake Charles.
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Wooden steps with different stages of making a paper airplane, creating something from nothing success concept

An Engineer’s Process Safety Evolution

Closing one chapter helps Trish Kerin open another in process-safety entrepreneurship.
20 States Challenge Climate Change Superfund Act

20 States Challenge Climate Change Superfund Act

Feb. 21, 2025
Lawsuit contends that legislation ignores the direct culprit for carbon emissions — consumers — and targets processing facilities.
Ethylene Oxide: ‘Save A Lot of CO2 And A Lot of Money’

Ethylene Oxide: ‘Save A Lot of CO2 And A Lot of Money’

Feb. 21, 2025
Nickel-silver catalyst makes toxic chemical production safer, greener.
Podcast: Job Analysis Flaws and How To Fix Them

Podcast: Job Analysis Flaws and How To Fix Them

Feb. 21, 2025
Effective analysis should focus on specific behaviors, consider environmental factors and adapt to technological changes.
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ACC American Chemistry Council surrounded by flag, chemistry, microscope and hand icons

ACC Applauds Introduction of the No IRIS Act

Feb. 19, 2025
Association lauds act as a landmark step toward promoting sound science and advancing U.S. competitiveness.
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Refinery shutdown

Houston’s Oldest Refinery to Shut Down, Signaling Industry Shift

Feb. 19, 2025
LyondellBasell’s Houston refinery, in operation for over a century, is closing due to high maintenance costs and shifting market dynamics.
How is President Donald Trump Doing?

Quick Poll: How Is President Trump Doing?

Feb. 19, 2025
It's been a month, what are your thoughts on the Trump administration?
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Trade War between U.S. and Canada

CP Notebook: Talking Chemicals in Canada with Greg Moffatt

Feb. 19, 2025
Head of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada discusses the potential impact of a trade war with the U.S. and his hopes for the industry’s future.
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Carbon Capture sites on a sign in front of an Industrial building

Wood to Operate Pilot Carbon Capture Plant in Wyoming

Feb. 18, 2025
The plant captures up to 150 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per day.
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CSB Safety Videos

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Receives YouTube Award

Feb. 18, 2025
The agency’s safety video channel has more than 360,000 subscribers.
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Compliance Advisor

Chemical Compliance: Is TSCA Reform in Our Future?

Clear laws are the best way for safer new chemicals to reach the market.
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Worker roller brush painting a wall yellow

BASF to Sell Decorative Paints Business to Sherwin-Williams

Feb. 17, 2025
Part of BASF Coating’s division sells Brazilian production sites and assets for $1.15 billion.
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acrylic acid, cosmetic bottle

LG Chem Scales Up Bio-Based Acrylic Acid Production

Feb. 17, 2025
With an initial production capacity of 100 metric tons per year, LG Chem plans to accelerate production if demand for eco-friendly raw materials increases.
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Energy Saver

Consider Energy-Smart Water Processing Through Advanced Membranes

Feb. 17, 2025
New membrane-based technologies for brine concentration could cut energy use by up to 50% compared to traditional thermal methods.
Process Safety: The art of storytelling

The Art of Storytelling in Safety

March 19, 2025
Join process safety expert Trish Kerin in this webinar, where she will explore storytelling techniques and tips for using the creative tool effectively to help convey important...
Chevron Announces Job Cuts; Impact on Permian Basin Uncertain

Chevron Announces Job Cuts; Impact on Permian Basin Uncertain

Feb. 14, 2025
The company plans to eliminate 15% to 20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026.
Louisiana's Chemical, Oil Refining Ops on Task Force List for Fence-Line Air Monitors

Louisiana's Chemical, Oil Refining Ops on Task Force List for Fence-Line Air Monitors

Feb. 14, 2025
Industry groups argued the monitors would be redundant and could produce data that would be misinterpreted by the public.