Solvay has launched a new rare earths production line for permanent magnets at the La Rochelle facility in France. The move is expected to improve Europe's sovereignty and support the Critical Raw Materials Act.

Under a five-year framework service agreement signed between Thyssenkrupp Uhde and Brunei Fertilizer Industries, Thyssenkrupp Uhde will help to set-up and implement a digital twin for Brunei Fertilizer Industries’ plant.

ABB’s Baldor-Reliance Food Safe SP5+ is claimed to be the world's first IP69 ultra-premium efficient motor for the food and beverage industry. The motor boasts of achieving peak efficiency, reducing energy costs and supporting sustainability goals.

Under a MOU signed between Cepsa and Sonatrach, both the parties will work together to carry out a feasibility study for the development of an integrated project for green hydrogen production and derivatives in Algeria.

Under a strategic partnership between Thyssenkrupp Uhde’s Uhde Inventa-Fischer and Praj Industries, both the parties will work together to offer an end-to-end integrated technology for polylactic acid production.

Lummus Technology has successfully started up its per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances destruction demonstration unit. The unit makes use of a combination of advanced technology from Lummus and Element Six to destroy forever chemicals.

Incubated at the World Economic Forum, the Global Impact Coalition is a CEO-led coalition committed to advancing a circular, net-zero future for the chemical industry. The coalition has recently completed its first anniversary by delivering revolutionary projects for the sector.

Merck is acquiring the American cancer specialist Springworks for three billion euros. Discover all the details of the acquisition here.

Plug Power and Carreras Grupo Logístico have plans to launch a complete green hydrogen ecosystem in Spain. With this initiative, the first hydrogen-powered logistics site will be established in Spain at Carreras Grupo Logístico's logistics center in Barcelona.

Under a Memorandum of Cooperation signed between Akzonobel’s Marine and Protective Coatings business and Sinopec, Akzonobel will support the Chinese energy and chemical company’s global expansion while jointly promoting the ongoing transition to green energy.