(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, emphasizes the need for technology adoption in the chemical supply chain to transform it from predictable to predictive, enable better decision-making, and develop more sustainable supply chains. Maersk sees significant opportunities … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) INEOS has finalized the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with SINOPEC for the Tianjin Nangang Ethylene Project, which is currently being constructed by SINOPEC and expected to be operational by April 2024. The project includes a 1.2 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF has conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on the environmental impact of mozzarella packaging using alternative raw materials in food-grade plastics production. The study compared a flexible multi-layer packaging with fossil feedstock-based packaging and a fossil-based … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has expanded and commenced production at its rubber silanes plant, Evonik Lanxing (Rizhao) Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd. The state-of-the-art facility, established as a joint venture with DEG and Rizhao Lanxing Chemical … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News
Tagged Evonik, Fuliang Xia, Peter Friesenhahn, Rubber Silanes Plant, smart materials, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Wacker Chemie AG has completed the expansion of its hyperpure hydrogen chloride production at its Burghausen site in Germany. The facility’s commissioning in mid-July has significantly increased overall production, meeting the growing demand from the semiconductor industry. Ultrapure … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, plans to increase the production capacity of its medium-molecular weight polyisobutenes (OPPANOL® B) at its Ludwigshafen site in Germany by 25%. The decision comes in response to the growing global demand for high-quality … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged B Polyisobutenes, BASF, Dr. Tanja Rost, INNOVATION, Lena Adam, OPPANOL®, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL) announces an enhanced shareholder return plan through an accelerated share buyback program. Having executed 26% of its initial EUR 500 million share buyback, GBL will reinstate the program with an additional EUR 130 million, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged buyback program, Financial, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL), Ian Gallienne, investment
(IN BRIEF) BASF and Huntsman, along with their Chinese partner companies, announce the planned separation of their joint MDI (diphenylmethane diisocyanate) production at Shanghai Lianheng Isocyanate Co., Ltd. (SLIC). Going forward, they will operate two MDI plants at the site … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged BASF, CHINA, Huntsman, MDI production, partnership, Ramkumar Dhruva, Tony Hankins
(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a leading industrial and consumer goods company, announces the expansion of its portfolio for healthcare applications, focusing on medical wearables. With a strong background in adhesives and electronic materials, Henkel aims to provide innovative solutions to optimize … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s climate targets have been scientifically verified and confirmed by the independent Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming. The company aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Management, News
Tagged Climate, Evonik, global warming, SBTi, sustainability, Thomas Wessel
(IN BRIEF) BASF’s high-performance thermoplastic, Ultrason® P 3010, is being used by milkrite | InterPuls, a leading dairy equipment company, to manufacture durable milk meter sensors. These sensors are used for reliable and accurate milk quality control in the milking … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF Personal Care has released the first progress report for its Responsibly Active sustainability program, focusing on its bioactives portfolio for personal care applications. The program includes commitments and action plans to protect natural resources, empower people along … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged BASF, bioactives, Lucilene Veira Nunes, personal care, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Versalis, Eni’s chemical company, has released its 2022 Sustainability Report, highlighting its efforts to contribute to sustainable and circular models in alignment with Eni’s strategy. The report outlines Versalis’ targets for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and emphasizes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Italy, Management, News
Tagged 2022 Sustainability Report, Adriano Alfani, carbon neutrality, decarbonisation, eni.com, Versalis
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, Aramco, and SABIC have achieved a significant milestone in the Middle East and North Africa by successfully converting plastic waste-derived oil into ISCC+ certified circular polymers. The plastic pyrolysis oil was processed at the SATORP refinery in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Aramco, Bernard Pinatel, Certified Circular Polymers, Middle East, Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, North Africa, partnership, plastic waste, SABIC, Sami Al-Osaimi, sustainability, TotalEnergies, waste management
(IN BRIEF) MEPs from the European Parliament’s Environment Committee are conducting a public hearing to examine the disclosure practices of pesticide companies regarding toxicity studies. Recent findings revealed that some firms withheld toxicological studies from EU regulatory authorities, in violation … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has launched the Borealis Scientific Innovation Award (BSIA) to accelerate the circular transformation and promote sustainable progress. The award aims to recognize innovative ideas from academia, start-ups, scale-ups, engineers, and chemical engineers. Submissions are open until September … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hempel, a global coatings manufacturer, has successfully completed the divestment of its assets in Russia. The company obtained the necessary approvals from both Danish and Russian authorities for the transaction. Atomstroykomplex has acquired Hempel’s legal entity in Russia, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Denmark, Industrial, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged assets, Atomstroykomplex, divests, Hempel, Michael Hansen, RUSSIA
(IN BRIEF) Southampton’s port in the UK welcomed a historic arrival of green fertiliser, marking a significant milestone in the country. Grupo Fertiberia’s Impact Zero product line, known for its use of renewable energy during production, was imported by Bartholomews … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Bartholomews Agri Food, Clive Thomas, Colin Burton, fertiliser, Grupo Fertiberia, net zero, partnership, shipment, Solent Stevedores, Southampton Port, sustainability, Tom Dynes, UK
(IN BRIEF) Evonik’s Health Care production site in Ham, France, has achieved carbon neutrality by reducing its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions to zero. This milestone aligns with Evonik Health Care’s commitment to becoming carbon neutral in Scope 1 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News
Tagged biogas, carbon neutrality, ENGIE, Evonik, France, green electricity, Health Care Site, sustainable, Thomas Riermeier
(IN BRIEF) Reutlingen University has unveiled the Texoversum, a unique training and innovation center for the textile industry in Europe. The building features a textile-like façade made of carbon fibers wound by robots, resulting in a lightweight yet highly resilient … Read the full press release
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