The US LLDPE market faces fresh supply uncertainty following Formosa Plastics USA’s force majeure declaration at its Point Comfort complex, effective October 29, 2026. Although the affected production ...
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 ...
QatarEnergy extends LNG force majeure through November as Hormuz disruptions restrict exports, tightening Asian and European gas supply. State-owned QatarEnergy has extended its force majeure on LNG ...
Global fertilizer shortages driven by Middle East tensions, disrupted trade, and high gas prices are increasing farming costs and threatening food production. A significant global fertilizer shortage ...
US strikes, renewed sanctions, and tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz reignited tensions, lifting oil prices and threatening global energy supplies. On July 8, 2026, a fragile ceasefire between ...
JISCO will restart Jamaica's ALPART alumina refinery by June 2027 through a US$3 billion modernization and expansion investment program. Alumina Partners of Jamaica (ALPART), a bauxite and alumina ...
Avaada is raising $750 million to refinance debt and accelerate renewable energy, green hydrogen, and ammonia projects across India. Vineet Mittal, the founder of Avaada Group, is seeking a $750 ...
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 ...
ChemAnalyst interviewed Dr. Stefan Maedje, Head of Advanced Materials at Sasol International Chemicals, on the company’s strategy to expand its leadership in high-performance aluminas and specialty ...
Yara acquires Gulf Coast Ammonia's Texas facility, boosting ammonia capacity, cost competitiveness, supply security, and long-term low-carbon production ambitions. Yara International ASA, through its ...
Orica sanctions 50MW green hydrogen project in Newcastle, producing low-carbon ammonia, cutting emissions, backed by A$547 million in government funding. Orica, a prominent explosives and chemicals ...