Solvay will begin producing high-performance polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) polymers in the United States early next year, to support its composite materials business in meeting growing aerospace demand.

As China’s oil demand continues to exceed production, oil imports have increased significantly over the past decade, reaching record highs in 2013. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates, the country constituted nearly a third of global oil demand growth in 2013.

Following the successful merger of equals, Dow Dupont announced that they have completed their comprehensive review of the portfolio composition of the three intended independent companies.

A survey by Global Data revealed that immuno-oncology or personalised medicines are the top trends to watch out for in 2020. Both the segments have been considered as the most impactful areas of investment and innovation.

Yves Bonte, the current CEO of Newco has resigned from Yara International and has taken up a new job as CEO and Chair of the Board in Belgium-based Domo Chemicals.

Talcher Fertilizers has selected Stamicarbon’s technology for its new facility in Odisha, India. This project is significant for Stamicarbon as it has re-opened business opportunities for the firm in the Indian market.

Amidst reports of Mc Dermott going bankrupt, the company has plans to sell its Lummus Technology. One of the bidders for the technology is the joint partnership between The Chatterjee Group and Rhône Group which is willing to purchase the technology for 2.725 billion dollars.

The new technology for plastic disposal and recycling belongs to ITEA. The technology involves a plastic decomposition process called ‘flameless oxy-combustion’ which is simple and flexible to use in small-sized plants.

The study has been carried out for the fourth time by Ceresana and it forecasts that around 58 % of all paints and coatings will be used in the construction industry by 2027. Also, the demand for it in the industrial product segment is also expected to grow around 1.2 % per year.

Dow's Polyurethanes business has just started up commercial production at a new state-of-the-art polyether polyols plant in Asia Industrial Estate, Rayong, Thailand. The new facility shall support the Asian demand in key growth markets for versatile polyurethane chemistry, speakers explained.