The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) has shared a report in which it states that circular and low carbon economy solutions could become a competitive advantage for the EU chemical industry across the globe.

Evonik has acquired the phytochemicals firm Wilshire Technologies to enhance its ‘Care Solutions’ and ‘Health Care’ business portfolios. The US-based company caters to the global cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.

Toray has developed a new technique which is capable of producing high-quality micro-level spherical particles of polyamide with high melting points. The technique helps to control average particle sizes and also create uniformly sized particles.

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With the incorporation of Haldor Topsoe’s technology, the new methanol facility in Russia is expected to produce 1.6 million tonnes of АА grade methanol annually. The plant is scheduled for completion in 2023.

McDermott announced that it has been awarded a sizeable technology contract for Next Wave Energy Partners, LP's grassroots alkylate production facility, known as Project Traveler, in Pasadena, Texas.

Located in Ningbo, the new ABS plant is expected to have a capacity of 600,000 tonnes annually. Construction on the project will begin this year and is anticipated to be complete by 2023.

The new technology for plastic disposal and recycling belongs to ITEA. The technology involves a plastic decomposition process called ‘flameless oxy-combustion’ which is simple and flexible to use in small-sized plants.

A survey by Global Data revealed that immuno-oncology or personalised medicines are the top trends to watch out for in 2020. Both the segments have been considered as the most impactful areas of investment and innovation.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation has plans to enhance its carbon fiber composite material business with the acquisition of the c-m-p firm. The Japanese company will also possess prepreg plants in Europe, USA and Japan via this deal.