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In his lab, professor Marcus Foston of Washington University’s McKelvey School of Engineering and Applied Science, inspects a bioplastic sample with Ph.D. student Jerry Wang, right. (Jerry Naunheim/Washington University in St. Louis/TNS)
Researchers say the approach produces stronger, more flexible, and biodegradable alternatives to conventional soy-based plastics.
Oct. 7, 2025
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Two workers in safety gear stand on scaffold above Ineos acetyls plant in UK
The UK chemical industry faces significant challenges as Ineos reduces staff at Hull and closes plants in Germany, citing unfair competition from Chinese coal-based products and...
Oct. 7, 2025
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Industrial view of the Trinseo chemical plant with storage tank, wind turbines, and canal water in the foreground under a partly cloudy blue sky. Tessenderlo-Ham, Belgium
The U.S.-based company will permanently close its Rho and Porto Marghera plants in Italy and is considering shuttering a polystyrene site in Germany as part of a European consolidation...
Oct. 6, 2025
Ineos
Remaining Ineos PVC operation at Rheinberg Site
The closures mark the latest in a series of European plant shutdowns as Ineos cites soaring energy costs, carbon taxes and lack of tariff protection.
Oct. 6, 2025

Comical Processing

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A new Jerry King cartoon is awaiting your funny quips.
Sept. 10, 2025
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Jerry King cartoon big chemical blender
Congratulations to Chuck Lewis for providing a great earworm. Watch out for the pop tops.
June 25, 2025
Comical Processing cartoon by Jerry King -- now hiring
Congratulations to Maria Amelia Suarez Gutierrez for writing the caption that made our editors laugh the loudest.
April 8, 2025
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Jerry King Cartoon of engineers testing skills
Congratulations to Chuck Lewis for writing the funniest cartoon caption.
Jan. 13, 2025

Utilities/Energy

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The U.S. Keeps Breaking Renewable Energy Records
Despite policy setbacks, market forces and technological advancements continue to drive the renewable energy boom across the country.
Sept. 12, 2025
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25 June 2024, Rotterdam, Netherlands. Europe's largest green hydrogen plant will be built on Maasvlakte 2. Shell Energy owns the futuristic plant which will be named Holland Hydrogen. I
The company will redirect capital toward lower carbon projects it considers more competitive.
Sept. 3, 2025
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data center cooling towers
Market projected to reach $5.4 billion by 2029 as immersion cooling replaces traditional air systems, spurring innovation from Perstorp, Shell and Chemours.
Aug. 15, 2025
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Semiconductor Production At Electronics Manufacturing Facility:
The new production units in Dresden mark the company’s largest electronics investment in Europe and follow recent expansion in Idaho.
July 28, 2025

Workforce & Training

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Hiring Generation Z
Gen Z hiring is only part of the solution for a shrinking chemical industry workforce.
Sept. 23, 2025
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Consider safeguarding senior leaders from burnout in high-stakes projects as an extension of design for safety.
Sept. 3, 2025
How Curiosity, Allyship and Resilience Drive Safer, Smarter Chemical Facilities
The key to safe facilities isn’t found in data sheets – it’s in the human element. If your team is burnt out, disengaged or unheard, you’re at risk.
Aug. 1, 2025
3M
3M introduces the Top 10 finalists for the 2025 Young Scientist Challenge
Finalists will work with 3M scientists to refine STEM-based innovations ahead of an October competition at 3M headquarters in Minnesota.
June 25, 2025

Environmental

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EPA: Polluters Must Pay for PFAS Cleanup
The EPA's recent decision to retain PFOA and PFOS in the Superfund program signals a focus on accountability for chemical polluters, despite industry opposition.
Sept. 23, 2025
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Sunset at a North Dakota oil field
WATFORD CITY — Though the push in the U.S. to drive down climate-warming emissions has slowed, officials at the North Dakota oil industry's annual meeting on Wednesday said...
Sept. 19, 2025
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hand holds test tube filled with clear liquid and microplastics
A snapshot of Federal and state microplastics regulatory and policy developments that could prove to be a big deal.
Sept. 16, 2025
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EPA Washington DC
Non-profit organization Stand Up for Science says the move threatens protections for EPA staff working on chemical safety and environmental programs.
Sept. 2, 2025

Economics

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LG Chem and Toyota Group Partner to Accelerate Cathode Materials Market Entry
Toyota Tsusho acquires a 25% share in LG Chem’s Gumi cathode facility to boost North American battery supply.
Sept. 9, 2025
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Magnifying glass hovers over Eastman logo on computer screen
The chemical company is appealing the Trump administration's funding cancellation and exploring alternative ways to scale its methanolysis recycling technology at other sites....
Aug. 6, 2025
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clipboard with paper reading 'One Big Beautiful Bill' sits atop American flag
Trade groups praise R&D tax breaks and battery incentives but warn new foreign entity rules and clean energy credit cuts could hinder chemical investment strategies.
Aug. 4, 2025
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engineered wood products
Deal strengthens Bakelite’s sustainable materials portfolio with 100% bio-based adhesives used in engineered wood applications, according to the company.
July 23, 2025

Learning Resources

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Discover how Corzan® CPVC resists corrosion, biofilm, and chemical attack, making it the superior choice for potable water systems in demanding environments.
Oct. 2, 2025
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Discover how Shands Hospital tackled aging infrastructure with Corzan® CPVC, improving reliability, installation speed, and long-term performance—all without disrupting patient...
Oct. 2, 2025
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A recent case study reveals how degraded PP-R pipes may release loose fibers into drinking water, raising new questions about long-term safety and material selection in potable...
Oct. 2, 2025
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Discover why this engineering firm built their entire HQ plumbing system with Corzan® CPVC and how it helps them stay competitive, efficient, and leak-free.
Oct. 2, 2025

Process Safety With Trish & Traci Podcast

Podcast: How Equipment Reliability Impacts Process Safety
Equipment reliability failures at Longford, BP and Buncefield highlight process safety lessons, maintenance KPIs and industry risks.
Sept. 9, 2025
Podcast: Challenge the Illusion of Safety
Chemical facilities miss critical safety insights by investigating the wrong incidents with the wrong questions. Learn from research that analyzed over 10,000 incidents across...
Aug. 12, 2025
Permit to Work Failures Prove Deadly
Permit-to-work failures killed 167 men on Piper Alpha. Learn critical safety lessons to prevent future disasters.
July 22, 2025
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Podcast: Lessons Learned from the Challenger Disaster
NASA normalized foam strikes over time, turning "lessons of failure into memories of success."
June 24, 2025

Distilled Podcast

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Jon Katz reviews the top chemical industry news from September 2025.
EPA fires staff over dissent letter while industry groups push for faster chemical reviews before 2026 TSCA reauthorization deadline are among the top news stories September 2025...
Sept. 26, 2025
Podcast: Radar Level Measurement: Challenges, Benefits and Innovations
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This episode discusses radar device applications, cost-effectiveness, and KROHNE's pioneering technology advancements.
Sept. 12, 2025
Chemical Setbacks, Breakthroughs Reshape Industrial Landscape
In August 2025 news, Eastman appeals funding cuts while UN plastics negotiations stall.
Aug. 29, 2025
ExxonMobil, Honeywell Discuss 50 Years of Distributed Control System Evolution
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From centralized cabinets to AI-enhanced, virtualized field-level automation, the keys to the future will be efficiently managing data and using it in various applications.
Aug. 1, 2025