Akzo Nobel Specialty Chemicals and Evonik Industries have started production at their new joint venture plant in Ibbenbüren, Germany. The membrane electrolysis technology is being used by the facility to produce 120,000 metric tonnes of potassium hydroxide and 75,000 metric tons of chlorine annually.

Zinc Sulfate compounds with previously unachieved purity expects Old Bridge Chemicals from its new production facility in New Jersey. The application of new, state of the art technology enabled the construction of the company's most modern facility, officials say.

Emerson untaps a new market: The introduction of the comapyn's “Pervasive Sensors” technology could change plant automationa nd sensor techology, opening a new US $ 16 billion market, Industry Automation Insider authorNick Denbrow blieves...

The chemical reaction at the heart of the world’s largest gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant starting up in Qatar is borne out of Shell’s long history and expertise in catalyst technology and innovation. A unique catalyst developed for the Pearl GTL plant is key to the efficient conversion of synthesis gas into heavy hydrocarbons that provide feedstock for advanced fuels, base oils and chemicals.

An extended recovery period for crude oil prices, exceeding five years, would have dramatic implications for the global petrochemical industry and could mean a “Back to the Future” experience for some companies and regions -- creating a more competitive environment for naphtha producers, according to a new IHS report.

Speciality chemicals producer Songwon has started production of its Songnox multifunctional phenolic antioxidant at its Panoli plant in Gujarat, India. The Panoli site was acquired from Sequent in 2014. In the last three years, the company has invested in the Panoli site to develop it into a hub for specialty chemicals, including Songnox.

From September 1, 2015, Bayer Material Science will be known as Covestro. Now the Supervisory Board of Bayer Material Science – in future: Covestro – has named the members of the future Board of Management. Known managers will be in on it, like newcomers. Their aim: Stock market launch of the new independent company by midyear 2016.

BASF announced that it plans to increase its global Alkyl Polyglucosides (APG) production capacity with two production expansion projects at sites in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jinshan, China.

Clariant has commenced operation of a high throughput twin-screw compounding extruder at its facility in Lewiston. The facility, which was expanded by 40 %, now accommodates not only extrusion equipment, but also materials handling, weighing stations, a maintenance area and additional water-cooling capacity.

China XLX Fertiliser has announced that the Plant V, located in the coal field of Xinjiang, has successfully completed construction and commenced production.