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Aramco to Delay Payment on SABIC Acquisition

06.11.2019 - Under a revised agreement between the two Saudi companies inked in October, Saudi Aramco will delay fully paying for the $69.1 billion acquisition of a 70% stake in SABIC by four...

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Sphera Solutions identified as a Leader for Chemicals Management in the Verdantix Green Quadrant EHS Software 2019

04.11.2019 - Sphera, the largest global provider of Integrated Risk Management software, has been named a Green Quadrant leader for Chemicals Management solution by Verdantix, an independent...

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UK Imposing Fracking Moratorium

04.11.2019 - As the UK’s out-of-turn national election got under way, the government on Nov. 3 said it would impose an immediate moratorium on fracking, as drilling for shale could cause too...

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Air Products in Final Talks on Saudi JV

01.11.2019 - US industrial gases manufacturer Air Products is in final negotiations to form a joint venture with Saudi Aramco, ACWA Power and Air Products Qudra to acquire gasification, power...

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With the cost pressures and time to market challenges that the health care industry faces, pharmaceutical and biotech companies must figure out ways to increase...

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Sasol CEOs Quit on Lake Charles Failures

30.10.2019 - The joint CEOs of South African energy and chemicals company Sasol are stepping down with effect from Nov. 1 following a review of its Lake Charles Chemicals Project (LCCP) in the...

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EU Adds Thiacloprid to Neonic Restrictions

24.10.2019 - The EU is tightening the screws on neonicotinoid-based pesticides (neonics), extending its restrictions on outdoor use of three crop protectants suspected of harming bees to...

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Aramco Delays Long-awaited IPO Again

21.10.2019 - Saudi Aramco has once again pulled the plug on the imminently expected launch of its long anticipated initial public offering (ipo), which if it ever gets off the ground could be...

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Celanese Mulls Breakup in Strategic Review

09.10.2019 - US specialty materials company Celanese is undertaking a strategic review that could include a breakup, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The Dallas, Texas-based...

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Clariant Discusses Masterbatch Sale to PolyOne

08.10.2019 - Clariant is in talks to sell its plastic additives business to US compounder PolyOne, according to Bloomberg. Quoting unnamed sources, the report said Clariant wants about $1.5...