Saturday, 11 Apr 2026
Following strategic reviews, bulk chemical assets have largely been shut down, while specialty chemicals remain highly favoredIn recent years, strategic reviews have become commonplace in Europe's...
In the wave of energy transition, it was originally expected that the shift would gradually reduce demand for oil, natural gas, and coal, leading to a continuous decline in fossil fuel consumption...
Recently, the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) stated in its "Chemical Trends Report" that European chemical production is expected to decline in 2025, with the specific extent of declin...
Changing consumer preferences combined with tightening global regulationsRecently, S&P Global Commodity Insights' "Flavors and Fragrances Market Report" indicated that the global consumption o...
On August 18, 2025, BASF signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Fourier Intelligence Co., Ltd. (Fourier) to evaluate and develop new material solutions for various robotic applications...
After 10 days of intense negotiations, the second session of the fifth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2), aimed at developing a legally binding ...
Sluggish oil prices have completely erased the optimism international oil giants felt at the beginning of the year. With Brent crude oil prices hovering between $60 and $70 per barrel, job losses ...
Following an executive order signed by U.S. President Trump, the United States imposed comprehensive tariffs on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) starting September 8. Previously, Asian producers—...