ABB, Inc. (Zurich, Switzerland) has signed a term sheet agreement with SwitcH2 B.V. (Rotterdam, the Netherlands) to engineer and supply automation and electrification solutions for SwitcH2’s floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) unit dedicated to producing green ammonia from green…
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corp. have entered into a joint development agreement for the mass production of cathode materials for all-solid-state batteries to be installed in battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The two companies will advance development…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) has started up a new production line dedicated to dispersions for architectural coatings and construction materials at its facility in Dilovası, Türkiye. The expansion has significantly increased production capacity at the Dilovası site, allowing BASF to…
Genomatica (Geno; San Diego) announced that it has entered into a new partnership with Sojitz Corp. (Toyko) to significantly accelerate the commercialization of plant-based nylon-6 based on Geno’s underlying proprietary technology. Sojitz has made a strategic financial investment to accelerate…
Givaudan (Zurich, Switzerland) announced the groundbreaking of its new, state-of-the-art liquids production facility in Reading, Ohio, reinforcing its continued commitment to the North American region. The new site, which will complement the company’s existing facilities, represents an initial investment of…
Air Liquide S.A. (Paris) is enhancing its strategic U.S. Gulf Coast network to support new customers' needs. The Group has secured new hydrogen supply agreements with two of the largest refiners in the U.S. and will leverage its existing infrastructure…
Borealis Group (Vienna, Austria) is pleased to announce two major investments in cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) production facilities at its site in Stenungsund, Sweden. Together, these projects will significantly increase capacity for insulation materials used in medium-, high- and extra-high voltage…
Resonac Corp. (Tokyo) announced plans to further decarbonize its ammonia business at the Kawasaki Plant by using only hydrogen derived from used plastics as feedstock for ammonia production. The new facilities are scheduled to begin operation in April 2030. This…
Clariant AG (Muttenz, Switzerland) completes its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility, with the second production line fully operational in November. This expanded capacity strengthens Clariant's ability to meet growing demand for more sustainable flame-retardant solutions in…
BASF SE (Ludwigshafen, Germany) and funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle, in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses (BASF Coatings).…