Petrochemicals
BASF obtains long-term access to bio-based 1,4-butanediol QIRA
BASF is obtaining long-term access to QIRA bio-based 1,4-butanediol from Qore LLC, a joint venture of Cargill and HELM AG.
ExxonMobil expands chemical production at its Baytown, Texas (U.S.) manufacturing facility
ExxonMobil announced the startup of two new chemical production units at its Baytown, Texas, manufacturing facility.
Shipping rivals CMA CGM, Maersk to collaborate on green fuels
Container shipping giants CMA CGM and Maersk said they will cooperate in efforts to reduce emissions in the sector, including by supporting the use of methanol and aiding research into potential fuels like ammonia.
Vitol ships gasoline and MTBE cargoes to Mexico
Mexican state energy company Pemex has resumed dealing with Vitol nearly three years since deals with the world's largest independent energy trader were banned over a graft scandal.
BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives
BASF announced the launch of the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives.
OCI Global doubles capacity as shipping industry seeks green methanol
OCI Global the world's biggest producer of green methanol, plans to double the production capacity at its Texas facility to 400,000 metric tons per year.
India's Reliance to temporarily shut some Jamnagar units for maintenance
India's Reliance Industries said that it plans to temporarily shut three units at its plant in Jamnagar in the western Indian state of Gujarat for planned maintenance and inspection activities.
CF Industries proposes new $2-B low-carbon ammonia production facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana (U.S.)
CF Industries Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest producer of ammonia, announced it is evaluating the feasibility of constructing a low-carbon clean ammonia production plant at its Blue Point Complex in Ascension Parish.
Evonik expands catalyst production in China
Evonik Industries has completed the relocation and expansion of its precious metal powder catalyst plant in Shanghai Chemical Industrial Park (SCIP).
INEOS and SINOPEC sign second joint venture to produce ABS in China
INEOS and SINOPEC signed a shareholder agreement for the formation of a 50:50 joint venture to build a new 300 ktpa ABS plant in Tianjin.
- Ketjen announces pricing adjustment for hydroprocessing catalysts effective January 15, 2026 1/9
- Germany's Uniper nears agreement to buy green ammonia from India 1/9
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- Serbia's Russian-owned NIS refiner buys first crude since U.S. sanctions waiver 1/9
- U.S. refiner Marathon Petroleum says it will be bidding for Venezuelan crude oil 1/9
- Shell flags chemicals and products unit loss, raising doubts over $3.5 B buyback 1/8
