Sustainability

Many companies have a goal of becoming carbon neutral and focus on corporate sustainability goals has accelerated. The move to green energy, more-sustainable feedstocks, and a circular economy continues to be an ongoing process for many operations. 

 

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CP Notebook: Former Exxon Biosciences Chief Reveals Why Big Oil Is Betting on Carbon Capture

Chemical Processing Notebook: Former Exxon Biosciences Chief Reveals Why Big Oil Is Betting on Carbon Capture

Zara Summers, now LanzaTech's CSO, explains how oil companies like Exxon are positioning themselves to profit from carbon storage while her current firm develops innovative solutions...
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Energy Technology: Chemical Industry Eyes Hydrogen, Nuclear and Geothermal to Fuel Decarbonization

Chemical Industry Eyes Hydrogen, Nuclear and Geothermal to Fuel Decarbonization

With ambitious sustainability targets in sight, the chemical sector looks to hydrogen, modular nuclear and geothermal energy to transform production processes and reduce emissions...
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Biomanufacturing: The Next Frontier for Chemical Processing?

Chemical processing companies are well-positioned for a biomanufacturing revolution.
President-Elect Trump's impact on chemical industry

Election 2024 Recap: Chemical Industry Sees Regulatory Relief in Trump's Return

As manufacturers welcome a potential rollback of Biden-era rules, experts warn companies must still answer to shareholders and customers on environmental commitments.

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BASF, Synthomer Launch ISCC PLUS-Certified Materials

Feb. 10, 2025
Companies make moves on ISCC PLUS targets, introducing sustainable materials for the hygiene market.
Recycling Plant Uses Superheated Water to Tackle Plastic Waste

Recycling Plant Uses Superheated Water to Tackle Plastic Waste

Feb. 7, 2025
The 30-minute process converts plastic into various hydrocarbon products.
Patented Prototype Uses Wind and Mesh to Make Ammonia

Patented Prototype Uses Wind and Mesh to Make Ammonia

Feb. 7, 2025
Green ammonia represents a new frontier in sustainability and could reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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Hak Cheol Shin (left) Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Chem and Charlie Tan (right), CEO of the Global Impact Coalition at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting

LG Chem Joins Global Impact Coalition

Jan. 22, 2025
As the first Korean company to join the GIC, LG Chem will collaborate with global industry leaders to scale sustainable technologies and explore new circular business models. ...
2024 AIChE Gala Inspiring the Power of Good

BASF and Celanese Lauded for “Inspiring the Power of Good”

Dec. 6, 2024
The 2024 AIChE Gala celebrates research that drives innovation for the benefit of society.
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Air Liquide strengthens its partnership with TotalEnergies through a new major project in the south of France

Air Liquide to Build $84M Renewable Hydrogen Unit for TotalEnergies

Nov. 26, 2024
The new production facility at La Mède biorefinery will generate 25,000 metric tons of green hydrogen annually, supporting sustainable aviation and transportation fuels.
Cautious Props to Prop 65’s Toxic Chemicals Crusade

Cautious Props to Prop 65’s Toxic Chemicals Crusade

Nov. 22, 2024
Study reveals toxic chemical exposure drops in California but substitute chemical exposure rises.
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Researchers Transform Toxic Tires

Nov. 22, 2024
Scientists at the University of Delaware develop a method to remove toxic particles from discarded tires.