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Clariant’s CATOFIN boosts PDH operations
Clariant has announced the continued performance of its high-efficiency CATOFIN catalyst and heat-generating material (HGM) at Ningxia Runfeng New Material Technology Co. Ltd’s PDH unit.
Wood Mackenzie reveals five corporate oil and gas themes to look out for in 2026
Oil and gas companies face heightened capital allocation pressure in 2026, according to Wood Mackenzie's latest corporate outlook.
ICIS: global chemical markets brace for structural upheaval as trade tensions intensify
Will Beacham, Deputy Editor, ICIS Chemical Business, explains that the global chemical industry is entering a period of profound uncertainty as higher tariffs and escalating trade tensions threaten to dismantle decades of globalisation.
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Valmet to acquire Severn Group
Severn Group has announced that it has been acquired for US$480 million dollars by Valmet.
Baker Hughes to supply liquefaction equipment for Commonwealth LNG export project
Baker Hughes has announced that it has received a Full Notice To Proceed from Technip Energies on behalf of Commonwealth LNG to supply primary liquefaction equipment for Commonwealth LNG’s 9.5 million tpy export facility currently under construction in the US.
Aatri Industries secures long-term contracts for methanol and toluene supply
Aarti Industries has announced it has secured multiple long-term supply contracts for key chemical commodities, including methanol and toluene, with manufacturers and suppliers across GCC countries and Southeast Asia.
UPM achieves milestone at Leuna biorefinery
UPM has announced the production and commercialisation of industrial sugars at its Leuna biorefinery in Germany for commercial, wood-based chemicals.
B&W secures $40 million contract for WGS technology
Babcock & Wilcox has announced that it has been awarded a $40 million contract to supply advanced low-pressure wet gas scrubbing (WGS) technology for installation at a major petroleum refinery in Canada.
Sandpiper Chemicals selects Air Water Gas Solutions technology for blue methanol facility
Sandpiper Chemicals, LLC has announced that it has selected Air Water Gas Solutions Inc. as its presumptive industrial gases supplier for its Texas City, Texas, US, blue methanol facility.