Chemical
Chemical Price Surge: Winners and Losers in the High – Stakes Game of Survival
April 24, 2025 – A perfect storm of fluctuating tariff policies, skyrocketing raw material prices, surging logistics costs, tightened environmental inspections, and widespread global chemical plant maintenance has propelled the chemical industry into a “super cycle” of high – volatility pricing. During this extraordinary period, structural contradictions within the industry have become increasingly pronounced. The…
Invista’s New Push: Renewed ISCC PLUS Certifications across Global Sites
April 20, 2025 – Invista, a global leader in the chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers of the nylon and polypropylene value chains, has embarked on a new chapter in sustainable development certification. Following its successful market entry with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) system accreditation in 2024, Invista announced on April 16…
Global – Scale Coal – to – Olefins Project in Inner Mongolia Achieves Full – Scale Production
April 19, 2025 – A remarkable achievement has emerged in the chemical industry. Recently, a crucial milestone has been reached in the Inner Mongolia Baofeng Coal – based New Materials Key Project, constructed by the Suzhou – Hangzhou Company under China Construction Installation. The third MTO unit of the first – phase project, with an…
The Physical Traits of Rutile Titanium Dioxide: A Key in Chemical Pigments
April 11, 2025 – In the realm of chemical pigments, rutile titanium dioxide stands out as a star product. As one of the two key types of titanium dioxide, it occupies an indispensable position in numerous industries thanks to its remarkable properties. Rutile titanium dioxide is an extremely high – quality white pigment, boasting high…
EU’s Anti – Dumping on Adipic Acid: Impact and China’s Breakthrough Strategies
April 8, 2025 – Recently, the European Commission issued an announcement. In response to the applications submitted by Lanxess Germany and RadiciGroup on January 28, it launched an anti – dumping investigation on adipic acid originating from China. The time scope of this investigation is from January 1 to December 31, 2024, and the injury…
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Meet Their Match: Lummus’ Operational Treatment Unit
April 8, 2025 – On April 1, 2025, Lummus Technology announced an exciting development: its demonstration unit for per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”, has been successfully put into operation and is operating stably. This commercial – scale treatment system ingeniously combines the cutting – edge technologies of Lummus and…
Rising US Ethane, Propane Output Meets Global Chemical Feedstock Needs
March 24, 2025 – A recent report by ICIS highlights that the production of ethane, propane, and other natural gas liquids (NGLs) in the United States is set to rise in the near future, while domestic demand for these chemical feedstocks remains stable. ICIS reached this conclusion due to the absence of final investment decisions…
PO11 Plant Closure: LyondellBasell and Covestro Address Profitability Pressures
March 19, 2025 – LyondellBasell and Covestro have jointly announced the permanent shutdown of the PO/SM production unit, PO11, located at their Maasvlakte plant in the Netherlands. This decision comes amidst global chemical market oversupply, a surge in Asian imports, and persistently high production costs in Europe, aiming to address the ongoing profitability challenges faced…
From Flexibility to Controversy: The Hidden Dangers of Plasticizers in Consumer Products
March 17, 2025 – Plastic products, celebrated for their lightweight durability and cost-effectiveness, have become ubiquitous in modern life, spanning applications from food packaging to medical devices. However, the widespread use of plasticizers—key additives that enhance material flexibility and reduce production costs—has sparked growing public concern over their potential health risks. While these chemicals are…
Europe’s Chemical Exodus: How BASF’s €10B China Bet Signals a Global Industry Reset
March 17, 2025 – Europe’s chemical industry is undergoing a dramatic contraction, with the European Chemical Industry Council reporting the shutdown of approximately 11 million tons of annual production capacity between 2023 and 2024. Olefins capacity has been reduced by 26%, resulting in a loss of 2.86 million tons of ethylene and propylene output. According…