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KIRCO | May 17, 2022

KIRCO announced the development and construction completion of Wacker Chemical Corporation's new Innovation Center and Regional Headquarters in Ann Arbor. WACKER – a pioneer and global leader in chemical R&D and manufacturing – held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening last week, which was attended by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with several other state, county and township officials. Covering 18 acres at 4950 S. State Rd., the technology c...

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Air Products; VPI | July 07, 2022

Air Products the world's largest hydrogen producer, and power generator VPI, are pleased to announce the signing of a joint development agreement to drive forward the "Humber Hydrogen Hub" or "H3", which seeks to develop a flagship 800MW low-carbon hydrogen production facility in Immingham, UK. The majority of hydrogen produced would be used to decarbonize VPI Immingham's existing power production. The agreement was signed by Air Products Chief Operatin...

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Chevron Corporation | March 01, 2022

Chevron Corporation and Renewable Energy Group, Inc. announced a definitive agreement under which Chevron will acquire the outstanding shares of REG in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.15 billion, or $61.50 per share. The acquisition combines REG’s growing renewable fuels production and leading feedstock capabilities with Chevron’s large manufacturing, distribution and commercial marketing position. “REG was a founder of t...

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Chemical Industry | November 18, 2020

The American Chemistry Council (ACC), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), The Chemours Company and HBCU Week Foundation today declared the synthetic business' first collective value, variety and consideration activity pointed toward making pathways for more underrepresented gatherings to enter and prevail in the substance business. The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) gives occasions to makers, gracefully chain accomplices and different partners to fina...