Merck has launched the Chemisphere app, a digital tool that enables scientists to easily access product documentation and quality information on Merck’s Life Science products. The app aims to enhance data integrity and assist labs by reducing manual steps.

Borouge in partnership with Honeywell has successfully completed a proof of concept for AI-powered autonomous operations at its Ruwais facility in the UAE. The move will support Adnoc’s ambition to become the world’s most AI-enabled energy company.

Henkel has plans to acquire ATP Adhesive Systems, a leading expert in high-performance water-based specialty tapes for a wide variety of end-markets, from Arsenal Capital Partners.

Tosoh Corporation has recently announced that it has developed a hydrocarbon‑based polymer electrolyte for polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis systems. The new electrolyte offers superior proton conductivity, higher gas barrier properties and lower hydrated state swelling as compared to conventional fluorinated polymer electrolyte materials.

Softing Industrial Automation announces an expansion of its plantperfect monitor software solution. The new version 2.00 will support Profinet asset and network objects. This expands the scope of services beyond the previously supported Profibus networks. The new functionality will be available from February 2026.

Chemours has entered into definitive agreements to sell the remaining land at its former titanium dioxide manufacturing location in Taiwan to an ownership group including Century Wind Power Co., Century Iron & Steel Industrial Co., and Century Huaxin Wind Energy, Co.

Readily available information regarding risk management is crucial when it comes to addressing disruptions in the production process. When these knowledge sources are "hidden" in physical or digital files, however, this can make taking immediate action even more challenging. IaHAZOP, a new dynamic approach, aims to integrate all essential information in one convenient location, streamlining forward-looking risk management in the process industry.

Varo Energy has delivered its 2022 One Varo Transformation strategy ahead of schedule by successfully acquiring Preem. This move has led to the establishment of Varopreem which is now one of Europe’s most significant energy companies, combining deep industrial capabilities with global trading reach to serve mobility and industrial customers.

A new report by the World Economic Forum mentions that global investments in clean fuels will need to quadruple by 2030 in order to meet global clean fuel ambitions. It further suggests that global clean fuel investments could rise from ~25 billion dollars today to over 100 billion dollars annually by 2030.

Covestro has plans to produce 30,000 tons of thermoplastic polyurethanes annually in the first phase at its new production site in Zhuhai, South China. The project is expected to be developed in three phases with a maximum production capacity of 120,000 tons a year upon completion.