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Sumitomo Starts up New CO2-to-Methanol Pilot Plant

14.12.2023 -

Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical has completed the construction of a pilot facility using a highly efficient process for producing methanol from CO2 at its Ehime Works facility...

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BASF Completes Geismar Specialty Amines Expansion

13.12.2023 -

BASF has completed its capacity expansion for key specialty amines manufactured at its US site in Geismar, Louisiana. The project, announced in June 2022, allows the...

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Preparing for Sustainability-Driven Growth

13.12.2023 -

Rising demand for sustainability-related products will create a huge growth opportunity for chemical companies.

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Umicore Breaks Ground for Fuel Cell Catalyst Plant in China

07.12.2023 -

At the end of last week, Belgian chemicals and recycling company Umicore held the groundbreaking ceremony in Changshu, Jiangsu province, China, for its new large-scale...

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Asahi Kasei Invests in Canadian Anion Exchange Membranes Manufacturer

06.12.2023 -

Japanese manufacturer Asahi Kasei invests in Canadian startup Ionomr Innovations, known for its high-performance anion exchange membrane (AEM). The membrane has...

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Capchem USA Evaluating €320 Million Investment in Louisiana

05.12.2023 -

Capchem Technology USA Inc., a subsidiary of Shenzhen Capchem Technology Co., may invest €320 million ($350 million) in building an integrated carbonate solvent and...

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SK Bioscience to Expand Production Capacity for Pneumococcal Vaccine in Korea

04.12.2023 -

South Korea-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) SK Bioscience wants to expand its vaccine manufacturing plant located in Andong, South Korea...

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Elementis Plans New R&D Unit in Portugal

01.12.2023 -

UK’s Elementis, a global specialty chemicals company, will be opening a new unit in Portugal, featuring a center of excellence and R&D laboratory. The new unit, which...