American chemical industry news (page 24)

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  16 September 2025

  Kemira Acquires Water Engineering, Inc. for Industrial Water Treatment Expansion

  The acquisition enhances expertise in water treatment services, boosting growth in sectors like food, manufacturing, and healthcare, with a focus on North American expansion.
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  15 September 2025

  Brenntag Expands Lallemand Enzyme Distribution to North America

  The agreement extends enzyme distribution from Europe to North America, enhancing baking solutions with advanced, sustainable innovations for U.S. and Canadian markets.
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  15 September 2025

  Novo Nordisk's Wegovy® Reduces Food Noise, Enhances Mental Well-being

  Wegovy® users reported a 46% drop in constant food thoughts, improved mental health (64%), and healthier habits (80%) in a real-world survey.
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  15 September 2025

  Solvay Expands Zhenjiang Plant for Electronic Grade Hydrogen Peroxide

  The expansion doubles production capacity to meet rising semiconductor demand, ensuring high-purity hydrogen peroxide for critical chip manufacturing processes.
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  12 September 2025

  Clean Food Group's CLEAN Oil™ 25 Gains Cosmetics Approval for Sustainable Beauty

  CLEAN Oil™ 25, a sustainable cosmetic ingredient, receives approval in key markets, marking a milestone in biotech innovation and sustainable beauty product development.
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  11 September 2025

  Toray's Recycled PBT Resin Used in Google Pixel 10

  The Pixel 10 uses recycled PBT resin for its mechanical properties and colorability. Toray offers various recycled resins to support sustainable resource management.

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  11 September 2025

  Palatinose™ Enhances Gut Hormones for Metabolic Health: Study by BENEO

  Palatinose™ boosts GLP-1 and PYY, improving glycaemic response and metabolic stability in adults with metabolic syndrome, especially with timed intake.
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  11 September 2025

  Merck's CAPVAXIVE Shows Positive Immune Response in At-Risk Youth

  CAPVAXIVE outperforms PPSV23 in immune response for at-risk children, with comparable safety, covering more serotypes. Results to be shared with global regulators.
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  11 September 2025

  Technip Energies Acquires Ecovyst's Advanced Materials & Catalysts Business

  The acquisition expands catalyst capabilities, boosts recurring revenues, and enhances R&D, offering integrated solutions and immediate financial benefits. Completion expected by Q1 2026.
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  10 September 2025

  USA BioEnergy adopts JM and Honeywell tech for Texas SAF plant

  The Texas facility will produce 65M gallons of SAF annually by 2030, using forest thinnings and advanced control systems for optimal performance and safety.
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  10 September 2025

  Texas LNG and Gunvor Sign 20-Year LNG Offtake Agreement

  Texas LNG advances towards a year-end Final Investment Decision with a 20-year agreement, converting a previous non-binding deal, and securing long-term contracts for its LNG export terminal.
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  10 September 2025

  TotalEnergies Finalizes Investment in Rio Grande LNG Train 4 with 10% Stake

  Train 4 will add 6 Mtpa capacity by 2030, financed 40% equity, 60% debt. TotalEnergies to offtake 1.5 Mtpa, boosting U.S. LNG export capacity to over 16 Mtpa.
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  9 September 2025

  BASF Showcases Cosmetic Science Innovations at IFSCC Congress

  BASF presents research on anti-aging, microbiome-friendly skincare, taurine benefits, bio-based polysaccharides, and a new retinol delivery system at IFSCC Congress.
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  9 September 2025

  TotalEnergies to Supply KOGAS with 1 Million Tons of LNG Annually for 10 Years

  Starting 2027, TotalEnergies will deliver 1 Mt of LNG annually to KOGAS, increasing their supply to 3 Mt from 2028, sourced mainly from U.S. production.
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  8 September 2025

  Croda Expands UK Facility for Biopharma Innovation

  Croda expands its UK site to boost production of Super Refined™ Poloxamer 188, enhancing bioprocessing capabilities and creating new jobs in engineering, operations, and logistics.
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  8 September 2025

  Fluor Secures Spot on DTRA Contract

  Fluor is among six firms selected for a $3.5B CTRIC IV contract, offering services to reduce chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats globally over 10 years.
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  8 September 2025

  Clariant Oil Services Unveils ClariHub Customer Portal

  ClariHub offers 24/7 access to product data, advanced search, and sustainability metrics, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting sustainability goals.
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  4 September 2025

  Roche's Contivue with Susvimo Receives CE Mark for nAMD Treatment

  Contivue with Susvimo offers continuous nAMD treatment, showing stable long-term vision outcomes with up to two refills yearly, backed by seven-year LADDER study data.
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  4 September 2025

  Arkema's North Kansas City Site Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification

  All Arkema's polyester powder resin sites are ISCC PLUS certified, supporting sustainable solutions in various markets.
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  2 September 2025

  Dow Announces Increased Macquarie Stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions

  Dow receives $540M as Macquarie raises its stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions to 49%, enhancing their strategic partnership and expanding service offerings across multiple sectors.
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  2 September 2025

  Toray Launches Inoue Balloon A for Aortic Valve in US

  The Inoue Balloon A, a catheter for aortic valve stenosis, receives FDA clearance. It shares design with Toray's mitral valve device and has been used over 10,000 times in Japan since 2018.
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  2 September 2025

  Dow Announces Increased Macquarie Stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions

  Dow gains $540M as Macquarie raises its stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions to 49%, enhancing their strategic partnership and expanding service offerings across multiple sectors.
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  2 September 2025

  Sumitomo and Partners to Acquire Air Lease Corporation

  The acquisition, valued at $7.4 billion, aims to expand Sumitomo's aircraft leasing business, with completion expected in FY2026, enhancing their global market position.
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  1 September 2025

  Worley Appoints Former Incitec Pivot CEO to Board

  Jeanne Johns joins as Non-Executive Director, bringing global expertise. Sharon Warburton retires after six years, noted for her leadership in strategy and risk management.
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  1 September 2025

  Equinor Backs Ørsted's Rights Issue

  Equinor supports Ørsted's Rights Issue to strengthen its balance sheet, maintaining a 10% stake and considering board nomination, with a potential investment of up to DKK 6 billion.
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  28 August 2025

  ORLEN and Synthos to Build Poland's First SMR Plant in Włocławek

  Equal partner rights, U.S. tech access, and site selection advance Poland's first SMR project, with construction led by a special purpose vehicle.
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  27 August 2025

  Genesis Fertilizers and Gunvor Partner on Natural Gas, DEF, and Carbon Credits

  The partnership aims to secure natural gas supply, DEF offtake, and carbon credits, supporting a low-carbon fertilizer facility in Western Canada.
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  27 August 2025

  FDA Reviews Bayer's Gadoquatrane Application

  Gadoquatrane, a low-dose MRI contrast agent, shows positive Phase III results. It's under review in the U.S., Japan, and EU for use in adults and children, including neonates.
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  26 August 2025

  BASF and Yara Halt Low-Carbon Ammonia Project

  The project was discontinued to focus on higher value initiatives. Yara will continue exploring U.S. ammonia investments. Both companies maintain existing ammonia operations.
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  25 August 2025

  Sasol Advances CMD Goals with Strong FY25 Financials

  Achieved 75% higher free cash flow, improved EBITDA, and advanced emission reduction. Strengthened balance sheet, reduced net debt, and increased EPS by over 100%.