Tom van Aken

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Avantium and SCGC Partner on CO2-based Polymers

Avantium, a technology provider in renewable chemistry, has agreed to partner with SCG Chemicals (SCGC), an integrated chemical player and innovator in Asia, to further develop CO2-based polymers and to scale-up to a pilot plant with an indicative annual capacity of 10 t.

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The Energy Crisis as Opportunity

The current crisis, exacerbated by the economic downturn and war in Ukraine, can be an opportunity to reduce dependence on fossil feedstocks and explore sustainable alternatives.

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The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry
Reshaping Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry

SOCMA's Jenn Klein examines how specialty chemical manufacturers — the invisible backbone behind pharmaceuticals, electronics, agriculture, and energy — are navigating supply chain shifts, policy uncertainty, and constant change while remaining resilient, disciplined, and focused on execution.