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LyondellBasell May Add Propylene at Channelview

18.11.2022 -

LyondellBasell is evaluating an expansion of propylene production at its Channelview complex on the US Gulf coast, widening output by 400,000 t/y. A final decision is...

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Germany’s Merck Invests in US Biosafety Test Capacity

18.11.2022 -

Germany’s Merck is investing over €290 million in US biosafety testing capacity at Rockville, Maryland, to “significantly increase” its ability to meet double-digit...

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Venator Sells Iron Oxide Pigments to Cathay Industries

18.11.2022 -

US titanium dioxide pigments and performance additives producer Venator Materials has agreed to sell its iron oxide business to Hong Kong’s Cathay Industries for an...

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ICIG to Acquire MSSA from Nippon Soda

17.11.2022 -

International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) has entered exclusive negotiations with Nippon Soda and made what it said is a “firm and binding offer” to acquire the...

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Univation Wins Indonesian PE Contract

17.11.2022 -

Univation Technologies has been selected by PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (PT-KPI) to provide its Unipol PE process for a new 700,000 t/y plant to be installed at the...

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Indivior Buys US Biotech Opiant

17.11.2022 -

British drugmaker Indivior has agreed to buy Opiant, a US biotech specializing in treatments for addiction and drug overdose. Indivior will pay about $145 million upfront...

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Sinarmas CEPSA Expands Bio-based Chemicals

16.11.2022 -

Sinarmas CEPSA, a 50:50 joint venture between Spanish CEPSA and Indonesian conglomerate Sinar Mas, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singaporean palm...

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AstraZeneca Withdraws US Vaxzevria Launch Plan

16.11.2022 -

AstraZeneca (AZ) has announced it is permanently backing away from any plans to sell its Vaxzevria-branded Covid-19 vaccine in the US.