SK On (Seoul, South Korea) announced the completion of its pilot plant for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) in South Korea, marking a key step in its push to commercialize next-generation batteries by 2029. SK On, part of South Korea’s second largest…
Arkema S.A. (Colombes, France) and Catalyxx, an innovator in bio-based chemicals, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to develop a new value chain for low-carbon, bio-based acrylic resins by leveraging breakthrough proprietary technology. Catalyxx is planning to build…
Greenback Recycling Technologies announced the first U.K. deployment of its Enval® advanced recycling module at global packaging leader Amcor’s facility in Heanor, Derbyshire, where it will undergo a six-month commissioning and trial phase. This significant step marks the first time…
NanoXplore Inc. (Montreal, Canada) announced that it has entered into a significant supply agreement with Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem; The Woodlands, Tex.). This multi-year supply contract is to provide Tribograf™, a proprietary carbon product produced in NanoXplore’s graphene production facility…
S K Innovation Co. (Seoul, South Korea) announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KBR, Inc. (Houston) related to its proprietary Battery Metal Recycling (BMR) technology. The MOU, which licenses SK’s BMR technology, was signed at…
Amogy Inc. (Brooklyn, N.Y.) announced it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KBR, Inc. (Houston). The collaboration will focus on expanding pathways for global decarbonization through ammonia cracking and involve evaluating and advancing ammonia cracking catalyst applications…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has announced that its Intermediates division's standard grade amine portfolio will soon be produced by 100% renewable electricity credited to the Geismar, Louisiana Verbund site. The transition is set to begin in Q4 2025 and continue…
Technip Energies (Paris) and Anellotech are set to commercialize Plas-TCat, an innovative catalytic cracking technology that transforms plastic waste into high-value chemicals. The two companies recently completed a multi-year development program for Plas-TCat, which converts mixed plastic waste directly into…
Elcogen AS (Talinn, Estonia) officially opened ELCO I, a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the outskirts of Tallinn, Estonia. The launch marks a pivotal step in scaling up the company’s role in the global energy transition. The 14,000 m² facility…
Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd., a Panasonic Group company, announced plans for a major expansion of its global production capacity for MEGTRON multi-layer circuit board materials. The company plans to double its production over the next five years to meet growing…