Mitsui Chemicals Inc. and Polyplastics Co. Ltd have announced that the companies have entered into a contract regarding marketing operations for engineering plastics products.
Suez Canal Authority has signed a strategic partnership contract with Anchorage Investments to build a petrochemicals complex in Ain Sokha, Egypt, with US$2 billion in investments for the first phase.
Yokogawa has announced it has signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with Sinopec Engineering (SEG) to collaborate on engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for SEG's projects worldwide.
BASF has announced a strategic collaboration with International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) to accelerate the development of IFF’s Designed Enzymatic Biomaterials™ technology platform.
Lummus Technology and KazMunayGas (KMG) announced that the companies have signed a preliminary agreement to establish a digital centre of excellence in Atyrau, Kazakhstan.
Repsol has launched its own intelligent agent construction platform, highlighting the use of agent-based artificial intelligence (AI) and multi-agent systems.
Koch has announced collaboration with Sema4.ai, a provider of enterprise AI Agent solutions, to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and deliver mutual benefit across both organisations.
At the 7th National Alkane Dehydrogenation Industry Innovation and Development Forum in Ningbo, China, on 26 August 2025, Rezel Catalysts Corp. announced the successful first industrial application of its independently developed chromium-based fixed-bed propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst.
Burckhardt Compressions has secured a major equipment order for a new chemicals storage facility in the TA’ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
US ethane exports are poised for significant growth through 2026, driven by robust global demand for ethane as a petrochemical feedstock, substantial US export capacity expansions, and larger vessels to carry ethane exports, the EIA has reported.
Clariant completes its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility, China, with the second production line fully operational in November 2025.
Syensqo has announced the global availability of several circular content certified high performance elastomers and lubricants fluids manufactured at its Spinetta Marengo plant in Piedmont, Italy.
Borealis has announced two major investments in cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) production facilities at its site in Stenungsund, Sweden.
BASF and funds managed by Carlyle have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses (BASF Coatings).
NAA Polymers has announced plans for a new 200 000 tpy facility in Big Spring, Texas, US, with start up expected by late 2026.