Industry News

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.

Exxon Mobil to Supply LG Chem with 100,000 Tons of Lithium for Tennessee Cathode Plant

Nov. 26, 2024
Energy giant's lithium deal aims to bolster U.S. battery supply chain, with strategic partnership positioning LG Chem for domestic electric vehicle market expansion.

EPA Launches National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution

Nov. 25, 2024
Recommendations target single-use plastics production, manufacturing accountability, and comprehensive waste reduction efforts.

EPA Launches PFAS Assistance Program for Disadvantaged Communities

Nov. 25, 2024
Program aims to help municipalities address PFAS contamination in their water supply.

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.

Researchers Transform Toxic Tires

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

Pemex’s Deadly Incident Points To Poor Alert Systems

Nov. 20, 2024
Recent analysis questions whether more can be done to alert first responders and the community in case of emergency.

Chemical Processing Reveals 2024 Job Satisfaction and Salary Survey Results

Nov. 20, 2024
Annual survey continues to highlight a healthy industry outlook among chemical engineering professionals.

Green Hydrogen Startup Ecolectro Secures $10.5M to Advance Electrolyzer Technology

Nov. 19, 2024
Toyota Ventures leads Series A funding for Cornell-founded startup developing more sustainable and cost-effective hydrogen production membrane technology.

The Business Side: Flow Control Acquisition, Carbon Capture Commercialization and Leadership Promotion

Nov. 19, 2024
Private equity firm acquires flow control maker Cashco, Carbon Clean ramps up its commercialization with supply chain agreement, and Motion Industries announces an executive promotion...

Trump Names Liberty Energy CEO Chris Wright as Next Energy Secretary

Nov. 18, 2024
President-elect selects shale industry leader to head energy department, promising a new era of American energy innovation and global influence.

EBM Launches 2024 Workforce Survey to Help Industries Thrive in Competitive Job Market

Nov. 18, 2024
Chemical Processing's parent company introduces inaugural survey that aims to learn about the successes and opportunities in recruiting, retention, training and technology adaptations...

Researchers Develop Virtual Ligand-Assisted Optimization for Efficient Catalyst Design

Nov. 15, 2024
The method can be used to enhance the efficiency of chemical processes.

Nouryon Doubles Organic Peroxide Production in China

Nov. 13, 2024
Specialty chemicals maker completes organic peroxide expansion in China to support the growing polymer industry.

Exxon CEO to Trump: Don’t Rollback IRA

Nov. 13, 2024
Exxon CEO Darren Woods warns Trump's anti-climate policies could hinder U.S. net-zero goals. He advocates for consistent climate policies, supporting the Inflation Reduction Act...

Trump Selects Zeldin to Lead the EPA

Nov. 12, 2024
Former New York congressman is expected to play a role in industrial deregulation, which could have a major impact on the process industries.

EPA to Charge Oil and Gas Industry for Methane Emissions

Nov. 12, 2024
Fee is part of Congress’s directive in the Inflation Reduction Act to help ensure natural gas reaches the market rather than polluting the air.

Sabic Opens $170M Thermoplastics Resin Plant in Singapore

Nov. 11, 2024
Company is looking to boost its specialty resin production by more than 50%.

Albemarle Cuts Workforce Again

Nov. 8, 2024
For the second time in 2024 the Charlotte-based manufacturing company announces layoffs to offset major sales declines.

BASF Continues Sustainability Drive with New Partnership

Nov. 6, 2024
Collaboration with Acies Bio aims to develop a commercially viable technology to diversify raw materials from renewable methanol for home and personal care products.

ACC Launches Economic Elements of Chemistry

Nov. 6, 2024
New digital tool from the American Chemistry Council (ACC) provides insight into the chemical industry’s vital role in the global economy.

Braskem CEO Roberto Bischoff Steps Down, Replaced by Roberto Prisco Paraiso Ramos

Nov. 5, 2024
Bischoff will leave his position on Nov. 30; Ramos to assume the CEO position.

Cepsa Rebrands as Moeve, Spotlighting Green Energy Push

Nov. 5, 2024
Spanish energy giant's name change reflects €8 billion sustainability drive, with major investments planned in green hydrogen, biofuels and sustainable chemicals.

Asahi Kasei and Honda Form Joint Venture to Produce Battery Separators in Canada

Nov. 4, 2024
The companies have signed an agreement to convert Asahi Kasei's subsidiary in Canada into a joint venture, with Honda acquiring a 25% stake and investing around $300 million. ...

Blog: Hey Graduate, The Future Really Is in Batteries (But China's Got the Edge)

Nov. 4, 2024
As the U.S. Department of Energy backs $2.26B Thacker Pass project, industry experts warn China's dominance in the lithium supply chain could reach 60% by 2026.

Direct Air Capture Reactor Touts Hydrogen Coproduction

Nov. 1, 2024
The new reactor design could help solve the pressing problem of emission impacts on the climate and biosphere by enabling more agile and scalable carbon dioxide mitigation strategies...

The Business Side: EU Supports Electrolysis Technology Advancement, Motion and W.R. Grace Announce Expansions

Oct. 30, 2024
EU funding supports solid oxide electrolyzer cell construction and acquisition and startup announcements take center stage this week.

DuPont Fined $480,000 for Chemical Leak in Louisiana

Oct. 30, 2024
DuPont settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency after an unannounced inspection in 2021 found benzene release levels exceeding federal limits.

Direct Lithium Extraction Market Poised for 20% Annual Growth

Oct. 29, 2024
As battery makers seek sustainable solutions, new extraction methods targeting geothermal sites and oilfields face unique regional challenges.

BASF, AM Green Partner on Renewable Energy-Based Chemicals in India

Oct. 28, 2024
German chemical giant signs agreement to explore low-carbon production and purchase 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually from Indian renewable energy company.

Skills Gap Emerges as Top Process Safety Risk, Survey Finds

Oct. 28, 2024
Nearly half of safety professionals say lack of experienced workers threatens facility safety, while aging infrastructure and procedural conflicts add to mounting concerns.

CSB Is Like a Dog with a Bone Investigating Safety Cases

Oct. 25, 2024
Chemical Safety Board clears backlog, tackles eight new hazardous incident investigations.

Neste, Braskem Partner on Renewable and Recycled Feedstocks for Polymers and Chemicals Production

Oct. 23, 2024
Braskem will use more sustainable feedstocks from Neste to produce circular and bio-circular polymer resins and chemicals.

EPA Finalizes DCPA Ban

Oct. 23, 2024
Assessments found health risks associated with DCPA use and application, even when personal protective equipment and engineering controls are used. The final cancellation prohibits...

Chemical Decarbonization Start-Up Secures $1.4 Million in Pre-Seed Funding

Oct. 22, 2024
Company will use funds to expand its engineering team, grow business development efforts and accelerate R&D.

Mitsubishi Chemical Launches Biomass-Based Material for Polyurethane Resins

Oct. 22, 2024
New grades have achieved a biobased content of over 80%, according to the company.

Repsol Halts Green Hydrogen Projects in Spain

Oct. 21, 2024
Company cites unfavorable regulatory environment as a key factor in its decision.

EPA Grants Locus Fermentation Approval for Biosurfactants Production

Oct. 21, 2024
Company says it's the first in the U.S. to receive approval for commercial biosurfactant production.

Bio-Based Nanocrystals Combat Oil Pipeline Scaling While Stabilizing Emulsions

Oct. 18, 2024
Researchers say these anti-scaling particles are environmentally safe and cost-effective.

EPA Releases 2023 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Data

Oct. 16, 2024
Reported emissions from large stationary sources were down by approximately 4% from 2022.

The Business Side: BASF, Pfeiffer and Evonik Share Reorganization, Rebranding and Construction Funding Efforts

Oct. 16, 2024
Evonik reorganizes, Pfeiffer rebrands and BASF receives government funding for its net-zero heat pump construction.

2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: AI-Driven Protein Research

Oct. 15, 2024
Baker, Hassabis and Jumper honored for computational protein design and AlphaFold2.

SGP Bio Energy, Honeywell Partner on Industrial Hemp Initiative

Oct. 14, 2024
Industrial hemp has a long history in the U.S. as a fuel and a fiber. Early colonists made ropes and sails from hemp fiber, and it’s said that Abraham Lincoln used hemp ...

Pemex Operations Restart at Site of Deadly Chemical Leak

Oct. 14, 2024
Company said the refinery was operating steadily at low load over the weekend while inspections were underway.

Fatal Chemical Leak at Pemex Refinery Raises Safety Concerns

Oct. 11, 2024
Two dead, dozens injured in Deer Park incident; environmental group cites history of violations

Electrolyzer Paves Way for Greener Chemical Manufacturing

Oct. 11, 2024
Eco-friendly electrolyzer operates at ambient temperature and pressure, splitting water into atomic hydrogen and oxygen.

EPA Issues More PFAS Test Orders for Chemours, DuPont

Oct. 9, 2024
Chemours, DuPont and Sumitomo, among others, must submit testing results on 6:2 fluorotelomer acrylate, a PFAS used to manufacture plastics and other chemicals.

U.S. Safety Organizations Partner to Promote Hydrogen Safety

Oct. 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration joins the Center for Hydrogen Safety to promote the proper handling, storage and...

Covestro Invests €100M in R&D Amid ADNOC Takeover

Oct. 8, 2024
Chemical giant continues its focus on circularity and digital innovation following €14.7B acquisition offer from Abu Dhabi oil company.

BASF's Anne Berg Joins Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

Oct. 8, 2024
Exec runs BASF's agricultural solutions division in the Americas.

Honeywell and Chevron Partner on AI Solutions

Oct. 7, 2024
Companies are creating a new generation of AI-assisted alarm management solutions.

EPA Recap: New PFAS Categories Added to Toxic Release Inventory, Perchlorate Regs for Drinking Water

Oct. 7, 2024
More than 100 individual PFAS subject to new reporting requirements.

Microsoft Taps Nuclear Power for Data Centers in 20-Year Deal

Oct. 4, 2024
Tech giant embraces nuclear energy to fuel data centers' growing demands.

3 Days And Out -- East Coast Port Strike Ends, Tentative Deal Reached

Oct. 4, 2024
Dockworkers return as union and port operators strike tentative wage agreement, averting potential economic crisis.