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USDA Acknowledges Error in Biofuels Annual Report, Confirms Neste’s Compliance

Posted on 21, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The USDA has publicly acknowledged an error in its Biofuels Annual Report, specifically regarding allegations of fraudulent used cooking oil (UCO) volumes received by Neste at its Singapore refinery from China. Representatives from the USDA confirmed that the … Read the full press release →

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BASF Launches Industry’s First Biomass Balance Offerings for Plastic Additives

Posted on 20, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives, including Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ and Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™. These products are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and Carbon … Read the full press release →

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BASF Collaborates with Partners to Promote Sustainable Palm Oil Production in Indonesia

Posted on 15, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, in partnership with a natural cosmetics company and Indonesian non-profit organization Kaleka, is supporting sustainable palm and palm kernel oil production in Indonesia. The project, implemented by Kaleka, follows a jurisdictional approach, aiming to promote sustainable land … Read the full press release →

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BASF Calculates Product Carbon Footprints for Key Nutrition Products, Outperforming Global Market Averages

Posted on 15, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has calculated the Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs) for several key products in the human and animal nutrition markets, including vitamins, carotenoids, beverage processing polymers, feed enzymes, and feed performance ingredients. These PCFs represent … Read the full press release →

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Webasto Unveils Aesthetic Sensor Roof Module for Autonomous Driving, Using Covestro’s Polycarbonates

Posted on 13, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Webasto, an automotive supplier, has revealed a prototype of an integrated sensor roof module designed for autonomous driving applications. To achieve this, Webasto employed Covestro’s transparent polycarbonate Makrolon® AG and the black PC-ABS Bayblend® T95 MF. Makrolon® AG … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s Q3 Outlook Brightens as Oil Products Margin Surges; Equipment Inspection Slows Singapore Refinery Expansion

Posted on 13, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leading energy company, has reported an improved outlook for its Oil Products segment’s margin in the third quarter of 2023. Despite the ongoing volatility in oil markets, margins for diesel and gasoline in Northwest Europe have … Read the full press release →

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Neste Addresses USDA Report on Suspected Fraudulent Palm Oil Shipments as Company Continues to Uphold Supply Chain Integrity

Posted on 9, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The USDA Biofuels Annual Report for September 2023 suggests that Neste, a renewable products refinery in Singapore, may have received fraudulent volumes of used cooking oil (UCO), specifically virgin palm oil from Indonesia, exported fraudulently as UCO via … Read the full press release →

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Arkema Marks Milestones With 25th Anniversary of Changshu Site and 10th Anniversary of R&D Center

Posted on 7, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Arkema celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Changshu Site and the 10th anniversary of the Changshu R&D Center. Changshu Site is one of Arkema’s largest industrial platforms globally and integrates production, R&D, and shared services, contributing to the … Read the full press release →

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Neste Appoints Members to Shareholders’ Nomination Board for Key Governance Decisions

Posted on 7, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste has appointed members to its Shareholders’ Nomination Board, including representatives from key stakeholders. The Nomination Board plays a crucial role in proposing potential Board members and determining Board remuneration and size for the Annual General Meeting. The … Read the full press release →

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BASF Commences Construction of Innovative Syngas Plant in China for Enhanced Sustainability

Posted on 5, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF has initiated the construction of a groundbreaking syngas plant at its Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China. This large-scale facility, slated to begin operation in 2025, stands out due to its unique process concepts designed to minimize carbon … Read the full press release →

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Flo Group and Versalis Introduce R-Hybrid: Innovative Recycled Polystyrene Vending Cups

Posted on 5, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Flo Group and Versalis (Eni) have introduced R-Hybrid, a groundbreaking vending cup made from post-consumer recycled polystyrene (r-PS). This collaboration marks a significant step toward sustainable food packaging by enabling efficient resource reuse and maintaining recyclability. Developed in … Read the full press release →

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Breaking New Ground: Technip Energies and Versalis Partner for Sustainable Plastic Recycling Solutions

Posted on 1, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Technip Energies and Versalis, the chemical subsidiary of Eni, have partnered to integrate their advanced recycling technologies, Hoop®, Pure.rOilTM, and Pure.rGasTM. This collaboration aims to create an innovative platform for chemical recycling of plastic waste, forming an endless … Read the full press release →

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Cologne Bonn Airport Shifts Ground Fleet to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, Reducing Emissions and Advancing Sustainability

Posted on 31, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Cologne Bonn Airport has transitioned its diesel-powered ground fleet to Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, a renewable diesel made from 100% renewable raw materials. This switch is particularly important for vehicles that cannot be easily electrified, such as the … Read the full press release →

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Neste Partners with Suntory, ENEOS, and Mitsubishi to Produce Renewable PET Resin

Posted on 22, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste has formed a collaboration with Suntory, ENEOS, and Mitsubishi Corporation to produce PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin using Neste’s renewable feedstock, Neste RE™, on a commercial scale. Neste RE is derived from bio-based raw materials like waste and … Read the full press release →

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3D-Printed Components Transform Cargo Bikes into Ultralight Urban Transport

Posted on 18, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Maniac & Sane, a cargo-bike manufacturer based in Darmstadt, Germany, is using 3D-printed components made of Evonik’s INFINAM® PA12 high-performance plastic to create ultralight cargo bikes. These cargo bikes are becoming popular in European city centers for environmentally … Read the full press release →

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Covestro Advances Polycarbonate Recycling with Chemolysis, Aiming to Close the Recycling Loop

Posted on 17, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has developed an innovative process for recycling polycarbonate plastics through chemical recycling, aiming to convert plastics back into their monomers for reuse in production. The process, termed chemolysis, is capable of recycling pre-sorted waste streams containing over … Read the full press release →

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Team Sonnenwagen Presents Efficient Solar Car ‘Adelie’ with Covestro’s Support Ahead of Australian Solar Challenge

Posted on 10, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Team Sonnenwagen, a group of students from RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences, has developed a highly efficient solar car named “Adelie” to participate in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a challenging solar race across … Read the full press release →

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Predictive Logistics: Maersk Drives Technology Revolution in Chemical Supply Chains for Improved Sustainability and Efficiency

Posted on 5, August 2023 by

(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 →

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BASF and Huntsman to Separate Joint MDI Production in China to Enhance Operations and Serve Growing Customer Demand

Posted on 1, August 2023 by

(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 →

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Joint Initiative on Circular Economy (JICE) Continues Beyond 2023 with €8.9 Billion Funding for Sustainable Projects

Posted on 25, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Joint Initiative on Circular Economy (JICE), led by the European Union’s largest public promotional banks and institutions, has decided to extend its efforts beyond the original time frame of 2023. Launched in 2019, JICE aims to provide … Read the full press release →

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BASF Personal Care Shows Progress in Responsibly Active Sustainability Program

Posted on 21, July 2023 by

(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 →

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Alfa Laval and RWDC Industries Join Forces to Advance Circular Economy Solutions

Posted on 19, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, a leader in heat transfer and fluid handling technologies, and RWDC Industries, a biotechnology company specializing in biopolymer materials, have signed a joint development agreement. The collaboration aims to enhance the manufacturing processes for sustainable alternatives … Read the full press release →

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Arkema, Polymem, and Tergys Collaborate on Innovative Autonomous Filtration Systems for Clean Drinking Water Supply

Posted on 14, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, Polymem, and Tergys have partnered to develop innovative autonomous filtration systems that address the challenge of supplying drinking water to remote and disaster-stricken areas. The collaboration builds on the expertise of Arkema and Polymem in the development … Read the full press release →

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Reutlingen University Unveils Texoversum: Europe’s Unique Training Center with Innovative Carbon Fiber Façade

Posted on 12, July 2023 by

(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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Researchers Unlock the Mystery of Microgels’ Behavior, Paving the Way for New Applications

Posted on 11, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) and the University of Barcelona have provided experimental proof for the behavior of microgels, soft particles made of polymers, in colloids. The phenomenon, known as the shrinking of microgels, occurs when … Read the full press release →

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ArcelorMittal Invests $5 Million in CHAR Technologies as Winner of XCarb™ Accelerator Programme

Posted on 6, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal, a global steel company, has chosen CHAR Technologies as the winner of its XCarb™ Accelerator Programme. CHAR Technologies, based in Ontario, Canada, has developed a high temperature pyrolysis technology that converts organic waste into valuable energy outputs. … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s Inventors Honored with European Inventor Award for Transforming Waste into Renewable Solutions

Posted on 4, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global leader in sustainable aviation fuel and renewable solutions, has announced that its inventors have been honored with the European Inventor Award 2023 in the Industry category. The award, presented by the European Patent Office, recognizes … Read the full press release →

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INEOS Inovyn’s BIOVYN™ Set to Revolutionize Dutch Construction Sector with Sustainable PVC Solution

Posted on 27, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Kömmerling, a window profile producer, is set to utilize INEOS Inovyn’s BIOVYN™, the world’s first commercially available PVC made from renewable feedstock, in construction projects across the Netherlands. The first project will focus on renovating 19 houses to … Read the full press release →

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BASF Invests in New Polyethylene Facility in Zhanjiang to Address Chinese Market Needs

Posted on 20, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF has started construction on a polyethylene (PE) plant in Zhanjiang, China. The plant, scheduled to be operational by 2025, will have an annual capacity of 500,000 metric tons of PE. This investment aims to meet the increasing … Read the full press release →

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Neste and ITOCHU Forge Licensing Agreement to Boost Renewable Diesel Distribution in Japan

Posted on 29, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste and ITOCHU have expanded their collaboration through a licensing agreement, enabling ITOCHU to become an official distributor of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Japan. This collaboration aims to increase the availability of renewable diesel in the country, … Read the full press release →

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Covestro Urges Innovative Recycling Technologies Ahead of UN Conference on Plastic Pollution

Posted on 26, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a global provider of polymer materials, emphasizes the need for innovative recycling technologies ahead of the UN conference on plastic pollution. The company has already achieved success with its chemical recycling method and plans to establish a … Read the full press release →

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Neste Joins Exclusive Group to Pioneer Science-Based Targets for Nature

Posted on 25, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global renewable fuels and sustainable solutions company, has been selected as one of the initial companies in the target validation group for science-based targets (SBTs) for nature by The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN). The group, … Read the full press release →

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WACKER Expands Production Capacity in Nanjing to Meet Growing Demand for High-Quality Binders

Posted on 24, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) WACKER has completed a capacity expansion project at its Nanjing site in China, which doubles its production capacity for vinyl-acetate-ethylene copolymer (VAE) dispersions and VAE dispersible polymer powders. The expansion, involving a new reactor and spray dryer, enables … Read the full press release →

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Covestro Introduces Decovery® CQ 6010: Advancing Recyclable Paper Packaging with Bio-Based Barrier Coating

Posted on 23, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has developed Decovery® CQ 6010, a partially bio-based barrier coating resin that enables recyclable paper packaging. By replacing polyethylene (PE) and aluminum layers in food packaging, Decovery® CQ 6010 reduces waste and improves recyclability. The resin provides … Read the full press release →

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TEGO® Cycle: Evonik’s Breakthrough Additives for Energy-Efficient Plastic Recycling

Posted on 19, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a specialty chemicals company, has launched TEGO® Cycle, a range of additives aimed at improving the process and quality of recycled plastics. The additives save energy during mechanical recycling and enhance polymer properties, facilitating the transition to … Read the full press release →

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Neste Acquires Stake in Changi Airport Joint Venture to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Posted on 17, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has completed its EUR 1.6 billion Singapore Expansion project. The expansion has doubled Neste’s production capacity in Singapore, making it the world’s leading SAF producer. The refinery’s total capacity … Read the full press release →

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BASF expands ecovio® portfolio for sustainable food packaging with home and industrial compostable grade

Posted on 3, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has added a certified home and industrial compostable grade for cold and hot food packaging to its ecovio® portfolio for extrusion coating on paper and board. The new extrusion coating grade, ecovio® 70 … Read the full press release →

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INEOS Olefins & Polymer Europe signs renewable power agreement with Skagerak Energitjenester for Norwegian plants

Posted on 28, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Olefins & Polymer Europe has signed a deal with Skagerak Energitjenester to supply renewable energy to its Rafnes and Bamble plants in Norway. The plants will be provided with 100% green power generated from hydroelectric production, reducing … Read the full press release →

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Arkema introduces new acrylic-based binders and additives for advanced battery cells

Posted on 28, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a global innovation leader in Kynar® PVDF electrode binders and separator coatings, has launched its sustainable waterborne acrylic solutions called the Incellion™ range. This new technology offers advanced acrylic-based binders, dispersants, and rheology additives that will allow … Read the full press release →

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