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Chemical Management, Market Outlook

Globenewswire | March 23, 2023

NOVA Chemicals Corporation announced sector-leading ESG ambitions to drive the circular economy for plastics, in line with its vision to become the leading sustainable polyethylene producer in North America. By 2030, the company aims to Set new industry standards for driving the transition to the plastics circular economy and solidifying the market for recycled polyethylene, with 30 per cent of its polyethylene sales[i] from recycled contet; Be...

RNZ | February 05, 2020

The chemical manufacturing sector is under increasing pressure with environmental concerns expected to shape the future of the sector. An industry report by Westpac New Zealand says the industry was also challenged by labour and material shortages, as well as changing technologies, which it had been slow to adopt to. The report says digital technologies were being used to improve operations and supply chain management in overseas markets. "Slowness on the technology front reflects the fact ...

Chemical Technology, Science and Research

Methanex | February 28, 2023

On February 27, 2023, Methanex, a methanol producer and supplier, and MOL announced the successful completion of a duel-fuel vessel called "Cajun Sun", a net-zero voyage with bio-methanol fuel consumption. Their collaboration shows that methanol as a marine fuel can produce net-zero emissions. Methanex's subsidiary Waterfront Shipping conducted the Cajun Sun operation, leased from MOL. It departed from Geismar, U.S. and arrived in Antwerp, Belgium. The journey star...

Policy and Perspectives, Commodities

OQ Chemicals | March 08, 2023

On March 7, 2023, OQ Chemicals, launched 'OxBalance Isononanoic Acid,' the world's first commercially available isononanoic acid produced from bio-based and circular feedstocks and ISCC PLUS certified. With a bio-based content of over 70%, the new product provides an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to conventional isononanoic acid. OQ Chemicals has also invested in a capacity expansion project in Germany to meet the increasing demand for carboxylic acids. Isononanoic a...