Johnson Matthey completes acquisition of CORMETECH Inc.
Johnson Matthey Plc has announced the completion of its acquisition of CORMETECH Inc., following the satisfaction of customary closing conditions including all regulatory approvals.
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GlobalData: the Middle East to lead global methanol capacity additions by 2030
The Middle East is poised to dominate global methanol capacity additions by 2030, driven primarily by its access to abundant and cheap natural gas, which is a primary feedstock for methanol production, GlobalData has reported.
ICIS introduces new rLDPE pellet pricing reflecting regulatory driven market evolution
Increased segmentation in Europe’s recycled low density polyethylene market has prompted ICIS to introduce a new flexible natural transparent rLDPE pellet price as part of its existing recycled polyethylene pricing service.
EIA: commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2 million barrels
For the week ending 17 July 2026, commercial crude oil inventories (excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased 2.0 million barrels to 411.7 million barrels, 6% below the previous five-year (2021 - 2025) average, the US EIA has reported.
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Emerson expands flame detection portfolio
Emerson has announced a new flameproof model for the Rosemount™ 965 Flame Detector, adding hazardous-location certification for applications where reliable hydrocarbon flame detection is required.
Why LNG facilities need a layered approach to gas and flame detection
MSA outlines the critical role that gas and flame detection plays across the LNG value chain.
SABIC and Rongsheng Petrochemical sign PDA
The Saudi Basic Industries Corp. have announced the signing of a Project Development Agreement with Rongsheng Petrochemical Co. Ltd. to jointly advance the development of the Jintang New Materials Project in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China.
Fluor awarded FEED for petrochemical facility in Bahrain
Fluor Corp. has announced that it has been selected by Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. to execute the front-end engineering and design for a new aromatics facility located in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Catalyxx announces renewables chemicals plant in Portugal
Catalyxx has announced that Sines, Portugal, has been selected as the location for Catalyxx Ibérica, the company's first commercial-scale plant.
Celtic Renewables partners with Evonik for low-carbon sustainable cosmetics
Celtic Renewables has partnered with Evonik to supply bio-based chemicals for use in cosmetics formulations.