BASF Catalysts India plans to expand its mobile emissions catalysts production capacity in Chennai by building a new plant. Construction of a new 47,000 square meter facility will begin in December 2013, enhancing the company’s existing emissions catalysts operation with new production lines and manufacturing capabilities...

A union of giants: Chemical heavyweight BASF and Chinese petrochemical giant Sinopec plan a further cooperation for a new world-scale isononanol (INA) plant in Maoming, China. With this investment in plasticizers, the two partners could significantly increase their footprint in China's rubber and polymers business, industry experts believe.

What should one do in case of a chemical fire? Big companies have internal fire departments and are often well prepared for chemical accidents, with specialized equipment and trained professionals. But what can smaller firms or local firefighters do? Learn how the International Chemical Environment (ICE) offers professional support, from consulting to the dispatch of specialized task forces in case of a fire in hazardous environments...

Toyo India has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Contract (EPC) to build a new multi-business chemical production site for BASF India at the Dahej Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Region (PCPIR), located in Dahej.

No end in sight to the shale gas bonanza–Energy is now available in the US at bargain-basement prices. Moreover, there is strong demand for ethane as a cracker feedstock because at current prices it is virtually unbeatable. What affect does all of this have on value chains in the chemical industry? Are we looking at a catastrophe or an opportunity? That depends on whether you are a pessimist or an optimist.

Thailand's chemical industry is back on a solid growth curve. Especially the petrochemical industry is seen as a major driving force of the country's economy by the German foreign trades association. Industry experts expect high investment volumes and solid growth rates at the Ma Ta Phut industry area.

BASF and bse Engineering signed an exclusive joint development agreement for BASF to provide custom made catalysts for a new chemical energy storage process.

Several petrochemical companies in the US Gulf region have declared force majeure (FM) because of Hurricane/now Tropical Storm Harvey. Although some are planning to restart, the storm is forecast to move towards Louisiana, were it will affect further petchem plants.

BASF New Business has acquired 100 % of the filament producer Innofil 3D, headquartered in Emmen, Netherlands. Approval from antitrust authorities is not required.

Solvay announced the commissioning of a world class hydrogen peroxide plant at Ma Ta Phut, Thailand. The jointly operation of Solvay and Dow produces 330,000 tons of hydrogen peroxide per year for a nearby propylene oxide production.