Covestro Launches Largest Energy Efficiency Project to Date
By investing in a new steam compressor at the Dormagen site, Covestro will reduce its energy requirements in Germany by 2% per year compared to 2025.
Chemistry
Biofuels: Bayer and BP Form Strategic Alliance
Bayer and BP start a long-term strategic cooperation to market the oilseed camelina under the Newgold brand for the production of biofuels.
Biesterfeld and Traceless Materials Form Strategic Partnership
Distributor and material innovator aim to bring plastic-free injection moulding materials to market at scale.
UPM and BASF Cooperate on Recyclable Packaging
UPM and BASF are working together to help brand owners, converters and formulators make the transition to recyclable, fiber-based packaging solutions.
Westlake Vinnolit Takes over Insolvent Vynova Wilhelmshaven
The provisional insolvency administrator of Vynova Wilhelmshaven has signed a letter of intent with the US chemicals group Westlake regarding the acquisition of the production site for polyvinyl chloride and vinyl chloride monomer in Wilhelmshaven.
Maximilian Peter Heads Wacker Polymers
Maximilian Peter will take over as Head of the Polymers division on May 1, 2026. The previous head of the division, Peter Summo, will take over the management of the central Sales & Distribution division.
Ineos Acetyls and Sandpiper Chemicals Announce $1.7 Billion Collaboration for Low‑Carbon Methanol Facility in Texas City
Landmark facility to produce low-carbon methanol, supporting the energy transition and creating hundreds of jobs along the Gulf Coast.
Scaling Sustainability in Cosmetics
Sustainability is central in cosmetics. Commit for Our Planet turns goals into action with shared targets, clear metrics, and value‑chain collaboration, helping brands of all sizes advance sustainability.
Affix Labs Raises €1 Million for Distribution Expansion
Dutch green chemtech start-up Affix Labs has raised an investment of €1 million for the European expansion of its sustainable insect repellent.
Brenntag Introduces New Biopharma Brand
Byphar is Brenntag's new biopharma-focused brand designed to bring quality, efficiency and flexibility to every stage of biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Shrieve Chemical Company Acquires FIS Chemicals
Shrieve Chemical Company has acquired Aberdeen-based FIS Chemicals, expanding Shrieve’s product portfolio and presence across key industrial end markets; deal terms were not disclosed.
Ineos Inovyn to Sell Italian Chlor-Alkali Business to Esseco
Ineos Inovyn to sell its stake in Italy’s Inovyn Produzione Italia (Rosignano, Tavazzano sites) to Esseco Industrial. Deal expected in 2026, pending approvals; operations and supply unchanged during transition.
Karen S. Carter Appointed CEO of Dow; Jim Fitterling to Become Executive Chair
Dow CEO Jim Fitterling will step down to become Executive Chair, while current COO Karen S. Carter has been appointed CEO effective July 1, 2026. The move follows a multi-year succession process.
Colonial Chemical Solutions Acquires Integrity Partners Group
Colonial Chemical Solutions has acquired Integrity Partners Group, adding Chemisphere and Chemsolv to expand its Southeast footprint, capabilities, and customer reach in chemical distribution.
Chemspec Europe: Conference Program 2026
The specialty chemicals exhibition Chemspec Europe has released more details about its conference program - including key topics, session content and new interactive formats for 2026.
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals to Advance Low-Carbon Ethylene Oxide Solutions
Certified alternative ethylene oxide (EO)-based ingredients enable customers to reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining high performance standards.
DuPont Completes $1.8 Billion Divestiture of Aramids Business
DuPont has completed the sale of its Aramids business, including Kevlar and Nomex brands, to Arclin in a deal valued at about $1.8 billion.
CEFIC: Miguel Prieto Arranz Appointed Executive Director Specialty Chemicals
CEFIC recently announced the promotion of Miguel Prieto Arranz to Executive Director, Specialty Chemicals, as of 1 April 2026.
BASF Completes Acquisition of AgBiTech
BASF Agricultural Solutions recently completed the acquisition of AgBiTech. This follows the agreement signed in January 2026 with private equity firm Paine Schwartz Partners and other shareholders.
BASF Inaugurates New Verbund Site in China
The newly constructed Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China, with an area of around four square kilometers, is more than just a major project for BASF in the growth market of China.
Arkema Expands its PVDF Production Capacity in China
Arkema will increase Kynar PVDF production capacity at its Changshu, China site by 20% by 2028 to meet strong demand for batteries, coatings and other high-performance applications in Asia-Pacific and globally.
WeylChem Ceases Production at US Site, Appoints US Sales Director
WeylChem will discontinue production at its Elgin, USA site and has established a new US sales office led by Cameron Young, Sales and New Business Development Director.
Mitigating Hazardous Reactions Through Continuous Flow: Sygnature Discovery’s Success with Syrris Asia
Sygnature Discovery has had success using the Asia Flow Chemistry System from Syrris to safely work with two hazardous reagents on a considerable scale.
BASF Opens Expanded Dispersion Production in Durban, Celebrates 60 Years in South Africa
Expansion boosts supply capabilities of dispersions for architectural coatings, construction and paper industries in East, West and Southern Africa.
Perfection Starts in the Tank: High Performance Food Production
On Demand | Optimize your food production with smarter mixing—join the Ystral seminar to discover 20 real-world applications that cut processing times, reduce costs, and boost product quality.
Cabot Expands Asia-Pacific Production Capabilities for Circular Reinforcing Carbons
Cabot Corporation is establishing new Asia-Pacific production capabilities for circular reinforcing carbons using its Evolve Sustainable Solutions technology platform for more sustainable tire and rubber applications.
Ineos Secures €300 Million French State to Decarbonise Lavera Site
Ineos will invest €300 million, backed by French government grants, to modernise and decarbonise its Lavera site, cutting CO₂ emissions by 331,000 tons annually.
Syensqo Accelerates Decarbonization of Saint-Fons Site
Syensqo is investing about €20 million, with backing from the France 2030 plan, to install a large-capacity electric boiler and other low-carbon infrastructure at its Saint-Fons site.
Colonial Chemical Expands Metalworking Lubricant Distribution with ACC
Colonial Chemical has partnered with Advanced Chemical Concepts (ACC) as its national US distributor for metalworking and lubricant additive surfactants.
Bayer Seeks End to Glyphosate Dispute
Bayer is attempting to resolve the uncertainties arising from the glyphosate litigation through a multi-billion dollar class action settlement.
BASF increases BDO production in Ludwigshafen
BASF's Intermediates division is increasing supply security for its European customers along the 1,4-butanediol (BDO) value chain.
Antwerp Declaration: Industry Demands Urgent EU Rescue from Competitiveness Collapse
The Antwerp Declaration warns EU leaders of Europe's deepening industrial competitiveness crisis, urging emergency 2026 actions on energy, trade, and funding.
Functional Safety at Scale: Safeguarding One of the World’s Largest Ethylene Plants
Inside Chevron Phillips Chemical’s pursuit to build not just the largest, but the safest ethylene and polyethylene facilities in the world.
Umicore PMC Integrates HTS and Ligand Services from Solvias
Umicore Precious Metals Chemistry (Umicore PMC) has acquired high-throughput screening (HTS) and specialty ligand technologies from Solvias, with services transitioning during 2026.
