Evonik has plans to expand the production of precipitated silica at its Charleston site in the USA by 50 %. The firm has already invested a mid-double-digit million Euro amount in a new production line which is scheduled to begin in mid-2024.

Newcleo has collaborated with Maire’s subsidiaries Nextchem Tech and Tecnimont to study the application of Gen-IV nuclear technologies for the production of hydrogen and sustainable chemicals production.

Covestro has put into operation a pilot plant at its Leverkusen site in Germany which is capable of producing the aniline chemical entirely based on plant biomass instead of petroleum. This is a landmark move for the industry and aims at reducing CO2 footprint.

Under a global commercialization agreement for biosimilar natalizumab with Polpharma Biologics, Sandoz has launched in Germany, Tyruko, the first and only biosimilar to treat RRMS.

Kemira has successfully completed the divestment of its Oil & Gas related portfolio to Sterling Specialty Chemicals, a US subsidiary of Artek Group. The move is in line with the company’s strategy of focusing on its core businesses and accelerating its profitable growth strategy.

John Cockerill Hydrogen has entered the US market by announcing the development of a new Gigafactory in Baytown, USA. The facility is expected to produce 1 GW per year of electrolyzers and strengthen the production of hydrogen in the region.

Under a commercial agreement signed between the two firms, Yara International will lower its annual CO2-emissions by 800,000 tons from ammonia production at its Sluiskil site in the Netherlands. The CO2 will then be liquefied and shipped by Northern Lights to permanent storage on the Norwegian continental shelf under the seabed.

Solvay has plans to expand operations at its Resolest and Solval units which are dedicated to recycling residues from the flue gas cleaning process by using the Solvair solution. With this move, the company intends to enhance the circularity in flue gas treatment.

Toray Composite Materials America has successfully commissioned the upgraded carbon fiber production line at its Decatur, Alabama facility in the US. The upgrade is expected to double the production capacity of the Torayca T1100 carbon fiber.

Lummus Technology and Citroniq Chemicals have entered into licensing and engineering agreements for the development of green polypropylene plants in the U.S. The first unit is expected to produce 400kta of bio-polypropylene.