Amanda Joshi

Managing Editor

Amanda Joshi has more than 18 years of experience in business-to-business publishing for both print and digital content. Before joining Chemical Processing, she worked with Manufacturing.net and Electrical Contracting Products. She’s a versatile, award-winning editor with experience in writing and editing technical content, executing marketing strategy, developing new products, attending industry events and developing customer relationships. 

Amanda graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2001 with a B.A. in English and has been an English teacher. She lives in the Chicago suburbs with her husband and daughter, and their mini Aussiedoodle, Riley. In her rare spare time, she enjoys reading, tackling DIY projects, and horseback riding.

EPA's Zeldin Addresses State Environmental Agency Heads

March 26, 2025
EPA administrator emphasizes cooperative federalism and key environmental initiatives in his address to the Environmental Council of the States, outlining the agency's priorities...

Green Chemistry Firm Lands on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List

March 25, 2025
P2 Science’s chemistry inventions for cleaner cosmetics placed the company second in manufacturing on the annual list of the world’s most innovative companies.

BASF Invests in Coatings Business, Sells Vattenfall Stake

March 25, 2025
Chemical producer increases resin capacity in China to meet growing automotive demand in the region and sells shares in German wind farm to secure long-term supply of clean energy...

Materials Technology Institute Seeks Presenters

March 24, 2025
Organizers of technical symposium are looking for materials engineering presentations for chemical processing industry applications.

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Marks 20th Anniversary of Fatal BP Blast

March 24, 2025
CSB issues a new report highlighting lessons learned from the explosions that killed 15 people and injured 180 others at BP’s Texas City refinery.

LyondellBasell, Covestro to Shutter Propylene Unit

March 19, 2025
Global overcapacities, a strong increase in imports from Asia and the high costs of European production factored into plant closing..

The Business Side: Personnel Moves at BASF, Chevron, DuPont and Shell

March 19, 2025
Here’s a roundup of key executive moves at major companies in the chemical and energy industries.

CSB Issues Latest Reports Highlighting Safety Issues

March 18, 2025
Agency releases updates on major investigations, highlighting safety lessons from recent industrial accidents.

BASF Commissions Electrolyzer for Net Zero Hydrogen Production

March 17, 2025
The electrolyzer has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at BASF’s main plant by up to 72,000 metric tons per year.

Arkema, Huntsman Obtain ISCC+ Certification

March 12, 2025
Companies make moves on supply chain sustainability targets, introducing alternative materials for energy-intensive markets.

Energy Moves: Covestro, Perstorp Achieve Net-Zero Sustainability Goals

March 12, 2025
The two companies announce strides in achieving climate neutrality at sites in the U.S. and internationally.

Dow to Invest in Chemical Recycler Xycle

March 10, 2025
The investment will support construction of Xycle’s advanced recycling facility in the Port of Rotterdam, with a capacity to process 21 kilotons of plastic waste annually.

DOE, Argonne National Laboratory to Support Lithium Battery Recycling

March 10, 2025
Pure Lithium will work with Argonne National Laboratory to recover lithium metal from waste streams to produce lithium batteries made from the recycled metal.

DOE Continues Permit Approvals for LNG Exports

March 5, 2025
Energy secretary gives Golden Pass LNG more time to obtain permit for planned export terminal in Texas.

CSB Shares Update on Fatal Kentucky Plant Explosion

March 4, 2025
U.S. Chemical Safety Board continues its investigation into the reactor explosion at a Louisville food additive plant that killed two workers.

LyondellBasell to Expand Propylene Capacity

March 3, 2025
The new metathesis unit will convert ethylene into propylene for use in the production of polypropylene and propylene oxide.

Evonik Building Pilot Plant for Membranes Used in Green Hydrogen Production

Feb. 26, 2025
Pilot plant for production of anion exchange membranes in Germany to begin operations near year end.

Air Products Cancels Three U.S.-Based Projects

Feb. 26, 2025
Planned hydrogen production facility among the projects the company will scrap.

KSU Offers Advanced Manufacturing Courses

Feb. 24, 2025
The short courses were designed to meet industry demand for training.

ACC Applauds Introduction of the No IRIS Act

Feb. 19, 2025
Association lauds act as a landmark step toward promoting sound science and advancing U.S. competitiveness.

Wood to Operate Pilot Carbon Capture Plant in Wyoming

Feb. 18, 2025
The plant captures up to 150 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per day.

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Receives YouTube Award

Feb. 18, 2025
The agency’s safety video channel has more than 360,000 subscribers.

BASF to Sell Decorative Paints Business to Sherwin-Williams

Feb. 17, 2025
Part of BASF Coating’s division sells Brazilian production sites and assets for $1.15 billion.

LG Chem Scales Up Bio-Based Acrylic Acid Production

Feb. 17, 2025
With an initial production capacity of 100 metric tons per year, LG Chem plans to accelerate production if demand for eco-friendly raw materials increases.

Scientists Create Green Chemistry Reactor

Feb. 12, 2025
Collaborative study could help pharmaceutical and other industries avoid the need for toxic solvents.

BASF Michigan, Ohio Plants Now Powered by 100% Renewable Electricity

Feb. 12, 2025
Company’s efforts will reduce more than 11,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

Nova, DMC Biotechnologies and Shell Make Leadership Moves

Feb. 11, 2025
Shell Canada and DMC name new CEOs, and Nova adds supply chain chief.

Chemical Plant Fire in Pennsylvania Injures 13

Feb. 11, 2025
OSHA to investigate fire and explosion at Parker Lord's Saegertown plant.

Indorama, Kurita, Mitsubishi Announce Business Moves

Feb. 10, 2025
Indorama completed the acquisition of two brands from Cargill, Kurita announced a merger with a sister company, and Mitsubishi signed a collaboration agreement.

BASF, Synthomer Launch ISCC PLUS-Certified Materials

Feb. 10, 2025
Companies make moves on ISCC PLUS targets, introducing sustainable materials for the hygiene market.