India’s VCM market strengthened amid rising upstream costs, tighter import availability, and improved downstream demand. Higher feedstock expenses, elevated freight and insurance costs, and reduced ...

Shell and ExxonMobil are reportedly exploring the sale of Infineum, their 50:50 lubricant and fuel additives joint venture, at a potential valuation of approximately USD 8 billion. Infineum supplies ...

In the USA, the C9 Solvent Price Index increased quarter-over-quarter during Q2 2026, supported by higher feedstock naphtha values and improved downstream procurement from the coatings and adhesives ...

ExxonMobil doubles Baytown recycling capacity, processes 100M pounds plastic, targets 1B globally by 2027 amid legal scrutiny in California. ExxonMobil has announced the successful expansion of its ...

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a key chemical in producing durable, heat-resistant plastics and resins, widely used across automotive, construction, electronics, and packaging industries for its strength, ...

May ethanol prices ended the month firmer as demand momentum and higher feedstock costs tightened balance. Early May ethanol strength was underpinned by blend-mandate momentum and policy actions that ...

Middle East war disrupts Thailand’s petrochemical supply, causing raw material shortages, production halts, and rising packaging and energy costs. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has created ...

SABIC AN nears FID for its seventh ammonia and urea plant while advancing its sixth low-carbon blue ammonia project. SABIC Agri-Nutrients Company (SABIC AN), a leading fertilizer producer in Saudi ...

The blog outlines the industrial extraction of gelatin from animal-derived collagen found in bones and hides. It details pre-treatment methods (acidic or alkaline), hot water extraction, filtration, ...

U.S. pressures Lithuania to resume Belarusian potash exports via Klaipeda, exposing transatlantic divisions over sanctions, food security, and regional economics. The United States is actively ...

China's renewed purchases of US soybeans boosted grain futures, strengthened trade optimism, supported farmers, and lifted global soybean market sentiment. China is significantly increasing its ...

Anglo American accelerates coal divestment, securing up to $4.9 billion while focusing on copper, iron ore, and energy-transition minerals. Anglo American is systematically divesting its coal assets, ...