Sabic Introduces Eco-friendly LNP Resin
A new range of LNP copolymer resins with up to 75 % certified post-consumer recycled content introduced
BASF Announces Fermentation Plant in Ludwigshafen
Investment in the high double-digit million euro range for biological and biotechnology-based crop protection products
BASF’s Large-Scale MOF Production
First company to produce MOFs on a large commercial scale for carbon capture
Chinese Battery Producer Considers Major Investment in Finland
Ningbo Shanshan is planning a large battery chemical plant in Europe
History of Synthetic Dyes
How chemistry has created a new industry from a waste product of the coal industry
Inauguration of 1.5 Gigawatt North Sea Wind Farm
Vattenfall, BASF, and Allianz own one of the world's largest offshore wind parks
Novartis and Sandoz to Split
Novartis shareholders approve the proposed 100 % spin-off of Sandoz
Rethinking Chemistry—WiFo 2023
We need to broaden our perspective, look at chemistry from a new angle, and strengthen the interactions between the different disciplines
Removing CO2 from the Atmosphere
The European biochar production landscape is growing, e.g., the Finnish-American start-up Carbo Culture will build a large carbon removal plant in Europe
Largest Single Investment in Crop Protection in Germany in 40 Years
Bayer invests EUR 220 million in new research and development facility at Monheim site in Germany
Reducing Dependence of PET on Fossil Resources
Neste cooperates with Suntory, ENEOS, and Mitsubishi Corporation to introduce bio-based materials into the PET value chain
Top Ten Chemical Companies in 2022
BASF, followed by Sinopec and Dow, are the chemical companies with the highest sales, as in the previous year
New e-Cracking Technology
Microwave Chemical, Chiyoda Corporation, and Mitsui Chemicals jointly develop a microwave-based naphtha cracking technology
Sino-German Offshore Wind Farm
Mingyang BASF New Energy: BASF and Mingyang team up for offshore wind farm project in South China
LyondellBasell Acquires Share in Recycling Company
Stiphout procures post-consumer plastic and converts it into recycled polypropylene and high-density polyethylene flakes
Significant Drop in EU Chemical Production
Weak start to the year continues
BASF To Open Battery Materials and Recycling Center in Germany
Cathode materials production plant and sustainable battery recycling facility to boost Europe's battery industry
BASF and Yara Plan Blue Ammonia Project
Completion of the feasibility study for the facility in the U.S. Gulf Coast region is expected by the end of 2023
Inspiring, Exciting, Unforgettable: Fueling Innovation in Science
Innovation boot camp with outstanding international Ph.D. students