- BASF increases production capacity for Ultramid PA and Ultradur PBT by 5,000 tonnes annually to meet rising market demand.
- Radici and DIC invest in India's growing chemical sector, joining Covestro and BASF in expanding production capacity. Major growth forecasted.
- New guidelines aim to enhance monitoring of emerging pollutants in China by 2025, improving environmental safety and health.
- Petronas CEO highlights energy security's resurgence in focus due to geopolitical events. Renewable energy's role in the future discussed.
- Key developments in the Ukraine-Russia war after three months.
- High gas prices push Americans to consider EVs, but supply shortages persist, causing long waits for new electric vehicles.
- Explore the $10.7B nanocoatings market, projected to grow at 6.7% CAGR by 2030. Key applications span aerospace, medical, and sustainable construction.
- The monkeypox epidemic in Europe is unprecedented, with confirmed cases rising in multiple countries, raising concerns about public health and oil prices.
- The European Commission outlines the REPowerEU plan to boost renewables and reduce reliance on Russian fossil fuels, balancing energy needs.
- China aims to boost strategic oil reserves through Russian imports, amid US sanctions discussions.
- President Biden's new trade initiative includes 13 countries and considers tariff cuts on China amid rising inflation.
- China's Metaverse industry is set to exceed 200 billion yuan in five years, driven by VR and AR innovations and investment growth.
- World leaders warn of a potential global economic slowdown due to inflation and rising energy prices from the Ukraine conflict.
- A massive explosion at S-Oil refinery in Ulsan, South Korea, resulted in 1 death and 9 injuries, with ongoing firefighting efforts.
- The current oil crisis differs from the past; consumers face rising prices and inflation. Learn more about the impact and future adjustments.