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Industry Giants Join Forces to Transform Discarded Tires into Sustainable Automotive Plastics

Posted on 11, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Borealis, and Covestro have partnered to recycle discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications, aiming to drive circularity in the plastics value chain. Through this collaboration, old tires are transformed into raw materials, processed into base … Read the full press release →

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APA Consortium, Including Grupa Azoty and BASF, Sets Sights on Sustainable Future for Flexible Packaging

Posted on 11, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty ATT Polymers, BASF, UBE, ENVALIOR, and DOMO Chemicals have come together to establish the Advanced Packaging Association (APA) AISBL, dedicated to promoting sustainability in the flexible packaging value chain through scientific assessment. By championing polyamide-based packaging … Read the full press release →

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Bilfinger Highlights Innovative Industrial Services at ACHEMA 2024

Posted on 10, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) At ACHEMA 2024, Bilfinger, a leading industrial services provider, is showcasing its cutting-edge solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and promoting sustainability within the process industry. Positioned as a strategic partner, Bilfinger’s booth offers attendees a firsthand look at … Read the full press release →

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bp and Worley Forge Strategic Alliance to Drive Efficiency and Value Creation in Global Site Projects

Posted on 10, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) bp and Worley have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at enhancing efficiency, continuous improvement, and value creation within bp’s global Site Projects organization. This collaboration, building upon a decade-long successful partnership between the two companies, seeks to … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Unveils Groundbreaking Circuit Breaker with Biomass-Balanced Plastics

Posted on 10, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have partnered to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in electrical safety products, unveiling the first circuit breaker to incorporate components made from biomass-balanced plastics. The SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker utilizes materials derived from renewable … Read the full press release →

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MCFA’s Partnership with ENGIE Energy Access Mozambique to Propel Sustainable Cooking Solutions in Mozambique

Posted on 6, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Modern Cooking Facility for Africa (MCFA) has joined forces with ENGIE Energy Access Mozambique to advance clean cooking solutions in Mozambique, backed by EUR 1.3 million in funding. Through ENGIE’s subsidiary in Mozambique, innovative biodigester technology will … Read the full press release →

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Neste and Valtra Partnership: Driving Global Sustainability with Renewable Diesel

Posted on 5, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) In a significant stride towards sustainability, Finnish tractor manufacturer Valtra, a division of AGCO Corporation, proudly announces the utilization of 5 million liters of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ at its Suolahti factory in Finland. Collaborating with Neste since … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s Porvoo Refinery: Major Turnaround Concludes with €390 Million Investment, Sustains Uninterrupted Operations

Posted on 5, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste’s Porvoo refinery in Finland successfully concluded a major turnaround, highlighting a strategic shift to shorter maintenance intervals for enhanced cost-effectiveness and risk management. With over 7,600 individuals involved and 1.4 million working hours invested, the refinery emerged … Read the full press release →

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Sustainable Innovation: Arkema’s Clear Lake Facility Recognized with ISCC PLUS Certification

Posted on 5, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a leading specialty materials company, has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its acrylic monomers production facility in Clear Lake, Texas, marking another step in its global decarbonization efforts. This accomplishment follows similar certifications at Arkema’s facilities in … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s Green Finance Milestones: Accelerating Sustainable Solutions

Posted on 31, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste has released its annual Green Finance Report for 2023, showcasing its dedication to combatting climate change and advancing toward a circular economy. In 2023, Neste achieved significant milestones in its sustainable funding journey, including the establishment of … Read the full press release →

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Alfa Laval Introduces PureBallast 3 Ultra: Next-Level Ballast Water Management System

Posted on 29, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval unveils PureBallast 3 Ultra, the latest evolution of its leading ballast water management system (BWMS), set to redefine industry standards with enhanced performance, efficiency, and ease of installation. Building upon two decades of experience, PureBallast 3 … Read the full press release →

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Germany Approves Unrestricted Sales of 100% Renewable Diesel, Neste Celebrates Milestone

Posted on 29, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s recent approval of unrestricted sales of 100% renewable diesel, following the DIN EN 15940 fuel standard, marks a significant milestone in the country’s journey towards decarbonizing its transport sector. Neste, a leading producer of renewable fuels, welcomes … Read the full press release →

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Neste, Marubeni, and Resonac Collaborate for Renewable Olefins Production

Posted on 28, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Marubeni Corporation, and Resonac Corporation have formed a partnership to facilitate the production of renewable olefins and derivatives. Through this agreement, Neste’s renewable feedstock, Neste RE™, will be utilized by Resonac at its Oita Complex in Japan, … Read the full press release →

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Vietnam Airlines Makes History with First Sustainable Aviation Fuel Flight

Posted on 28, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Vietnam Airlines achieved a significant milestone by operating its inaugural flight fueled by Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™, becoming Vietnam’s first airline to utilize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial passenger flights. The Airbus A321, departing from Changi … Read the full press release →

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AkzoNobel Launches Interpon A3000: A Sustainable Single-Layer Powder Coating for Motorcycle Manufacturers

Posted on 28, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel’s Powder Coatings business introduces Interpon A3000, its first single-layer powder coating designed specifically for two-wheelers, targeting the Indian market and global expansion. This innovative product offers motorcycle manufacturers improved cost savings, energy efficiency, and sustainability without compromising … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies Greenlights Expansion in Brazil with Atapu and Sépia Fields Development Phases

Posted on 27, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, in collaboration with Petrobras and partners in the Atapu and Sépia consortiums, has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the second development phases of the Atapu and Sépia fields situated in the pre-salt Santos Basin, offshore … Read the full press release →

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Alumichem and Kuehne+Nagel Renew Partnership to Deliver Clean Water in Ghana

Posted on 22, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Alumichem, a leading Nordic water treatment solutions company, has reappointed Kuehne+Nagel as its logistics partner in Ghana for the second consecutive year, aiming to provide clean drinking water to communities in need. The partnership focuses on efficient delivery … Read the full press release →

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Borealis Partners with Burgenland Energie for Green Energy Transition

Posted on 22, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Borealis, a leading provider of sustainable polyolefins solutions, and Burgenland Energie, Austria’s top wind and solar power producer, have signed their first power purchase agreement (PPA) to drive renewable energy usage. Commencing in January 2026, Burgenland Energie will … Read the full press release →

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Evonik’s Sustainable Remediation Efforts Awarded Bronze at German Brownfield Award® 2024

Posted on 22, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, in collaboration with AECOM and Sensatec, is employing its EHC® Reagent to remediate groundwater contaminated with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at the Pioneer Park urban development site in Hanau. The former military barracks site, undergoing transformation into … Read the full press release →

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Snam Announces Winners of HyAccelerator for Hydrogen Innovation

Posted on 18, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Snam has revealed the five startups selected for the third edition of HyAccelerator, a global corporate accelerator focused on hydrogen and decarbonisation technology. With over 50 applications received worldwide, the chosen startups represent innovative solutions across the entire … Read the full press release →

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Qatar Free Zones Authority and Evonik Join Forces for Sustainable Energy Solutions

Posted on 18, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and Evonik, a leading specialty chemicals company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Qatar Economic Forum to explore investment opportunities focused on sustainable energy transition solutions. The agreement aims to … Read the full press release →

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LANXESS Launches Biosecurity Solutions App for Livestock Protection

Posted on 17, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS, a specialty chemicals company, has introduced a new app designed for farmers and veterinarians to bolster biosecurity measures and safeguard livestock during disease outbreaks. The LANXESS Biosecurity Solutions app offers tailored functions including a product finder, push … Read the full press release →

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BASF’s Basotect® G+ Enhances Acoustic Comfort at BMW’s Leipzig Plant

Posted on 17, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s specialty foam Basotect® G+ is making waves at BMW Group’s Leipzig site, where it’s being utilized for acoustic damping in a preparation area within the body paint shop. The installation of Basotect® panels on walls and ceilings … Read the full press release →

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BASF Elevates Car Painting Skills at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 with Sustainable Solutions

Posted on 15, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF solidifies its commitment to the WorldSkills movement by signing a multi-year global industry partnership as the exclusive sponsor of the Car Painting category and becoming the global silver partner of the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France. … Read the full press release →

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Unveiling Ancient Microbial Life: Iron-Sulfur Minerals as Signatures of Early Earth Bacteria

Posted on 15, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Universities of Tübingen and Göttingen have uncovered potential biosignatures of early life on Earth by studying iron-sulfur minerals in hydrothermal vents, known as black smokers, deep in the ocean. These mineral formations, resembling spherical pyrite … Read the full press release →

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PSI Researchers Unlock Key Enzyme for Green Chemistry

Posted on 14, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have made a groundbreaking discovery by precisely characterizing the enzyme styrene oxide isomerase, which holds immense potential for producing valuable chemicals and drug precursors in an environmentally sustainable manner. This enzyme, … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies and SINOPEC Sign Strategic Agreement to Boost Low-Carbon Energy Initiatives

Posted on 7, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) During a state visit to France by the President of China, TotalEnergies and SINOPEC, represented by their respective leaders Patrick Pouyanné and Ma Yongsheng, signed a strategic cooperation agreement to enhance their collaboration in low-carbon energies. Building on … Read the full press release →

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Brenntag Expands Partnership with Royal Avebe to Offer Potato Starch and Protein in UK and Ireland

Posted on 7, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announces the expansion of its partnership with Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A. (“Royal Avebe”) to include the United Kingdom and Ireland. This extension of the distribution agreement provides Brenntag customers … Read the full press release →

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Saltigo Launches “Net Zero Custom Manufacturing” for Sustainable Production

Posted on 7, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Saltigo, a subsidiary of LANXESS specializing in exclusive synthesis of active ingredients and intermediates, introduces “Net Zero Custom Manufacturing” to offer sustainable production solutions to potential customers, particularly in the food and agrochemical industries. The initiative focuses on … Read the full press release →

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BASF Partners with IPP to Market Ammonia, Methanol, and Melamine Plants for Relocation

Posted on 7, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, in collaboration with International Process Plants (IPP), has agreed to market ammonia, methanol, and melamine plants situated at BASF’s Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. These assets, made available as part of BASF’s strategic adjustments to maintain competitiveness … Read the full press release →

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Alfa Laval Joins Consortium to Inaugurate World’s First Molten Salt Thermal Energy Storage System

Posted on 3, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is part of the consortium Molten Salt Storage (MOSS), funded by the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Program (EUDP), which recently inaugurated the world’s first thermal energy storage system using molten hydroxide salts. This innovative project, … Read the full press release →

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Chemovator Invests in Heartland’s Sustainable Fiber Plastic Additives

Posted on 2, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Chemovator, BASF’s business incubator and early-stage investor, has finalized an investment in Heartland, a Detroit-based startup specializing in natural fiber plastic additives. This investment, part of Chemovator’s Elevate program for early-stage chemistry startups, aims to support Heartland’s innovative … Read the full press release →

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Neste Partners with Exponential Roadmap Initiative to Drive Climate Action

Posted on 2, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global leader in sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel production, has initiated a collaboration with the Exponential Roadmap Initiative (ERI) to align its climate efforts with the UN Climate Change High-Level Champion’s Race to Zero. This … Read the full press release →

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LANXESS Unveils Innovative Solutions for Water Treatment and Recycling at IFAT 2024

Posted on 30, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS is set to showcase its latest advancements in water treatment and recycling technologies at IFAT 2024 in Munich, from May 13 to 17, 2024. The company will spotlight solutions for PFAS removal, battery recycling, and PEM electrolysis … Read the full press release →

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Evonik Expands RESOMER® Biomaterial Production with Advanced Micronization Technology

Posted on 27, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has enhanced its capabilities for RESOMER® powder biomaterials at its Darmstadt site in Germany with the implementation of advanced solvent-free micronization technology. This innovation allows for the production of customized powders with varied particle sizes and material … Read the full press release →

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BASF Introduces Industrial Compostable ecovio® T 2206 for Greenhouse Twines, Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

Posted on 27, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF has expanded its sustainable food production offerings with the introduction of ecovio® T 2206, a certified industrial compostable biopolymer ideal for manufacturing black twines used in commercial greenhouses for growing annual fruit and vegetables. These twines, made … Read the full press release →

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Evotec Biologics Unveils J.CHO™ High Expression System for Enhanced Antibody Production

Posted on 26, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Evotec Biologics, the biologics arm of Evotec SE, has introduced its proprietary J.CHO™ High Expression System for antibody expression. J.CHO™ optimizes biotherapeutic production processes by providing higher productivity and quality for complex antibody formats. Engineered from Chinese hamster … Read the full press release →

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TOMRA Partners with OMV and Borealis to Close Plastic Recycling Gaps

Posted on 26, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) TOMRA, in collaboration with OMV and Borealis, is advancing plastic recycling by supplying high-quality raw materials from mixed post-consumer plastic waste. Through long-term feedstock supply agreements, TOMRA’s innovative sorting facility in Germany will provide clean fractions of specific … Read the full press release →

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Unilever Reports Strong Q1 2024 Results with 4.4% Underlying Sales Growth

Posted on 26, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its first-quarter results for 2024, revealing a 4.4% increase in underlying sales growth, driven by a 2.2% rise in volume. All five business groups reported growth, led by Beauty & Wellbeing. Turnover reached €15.0 billion, … Read the full press release →

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Neste Navigates Resiliently Through Challenging First Quarter in Renewables Market

Posted on 25, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leader in renewable fuels and circular economy solutions, unveiled its first-quarter 2024 results, demonstrating resilience amidst a weak renewables market. Despite challenges, the company reported a comparable EBITDA of EUR 551 million, reflecting a proactive approach … Read the full press release →

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