Covestro has committed over 12 million euros to the Catalysis Research Centre of Covestro and RWTH Aachen University with an aim to continue its pioneering research into sustainable and recyclable materials.

Ineos has plans to permanently close its acrylonitrile butadiene styrene production facility in Addyston, Ohio, USA. The move has been undertaken by the firm as the site is no longer economical for it.

The renewable alkylate which is derived from ethanol and produced through a series of Lummus’ technologies is a bio-based, low carbon intensity fuel blending component. The renewable alkylate boasts of offering 30 % lower carbon intensity than traditional gasoline.

Fertighy has awarded a Feasibility Study and Pre-Feed contract to Nextchem for its low-carbon fertilizers plant in France. Nextchem will make use of its NX Stami Green Ammonia and NX Stami Nitric Acid technologies for the project.

Lyondell Basell has completed the acquisition of the solvent-based recycling firm APK. With this move, the company aims to produce new high-purity materials that can be used in applications like flexible packaging for personal care products.

Johnson Matthey has partnered with Noya to scale up the production of its carbon capture sorbent by making use of proven techniques. This move will support Noya's upcoming pilot and commercial facilities.

With a hefty investment of 60 million euros, Alpla has inaugurated its new Pet recycling plant in Ballito, South Africa. With this project, the company plans to produce up to 35,000 tonnes of recycled Pet per year.

Phillips 66 has recently announced its plans to cease operations at its Los Angeles-area refinery in the USA in the fourth quarter of 2025. The company is also expected to work with the state of California to supply fuel markets and meet ongoing consumer demand.

Covestro will supply methylene diphenyl diisocyanate that is based on ISCC Plus certified mass balanced bio-circular raw materials and features up to a 99 % lower product carbon footprint than fossil-based MDI to Carlisle.

Arcelormittal and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have partnered with climate tech company D-CRBN to trial a new technology which has the capability to convert captured CO2 into carbon monoxide. This can be further used in steel and chemical production.