Commodity chemicals, such as acids, alkalis, and salts, used as building blocks in various industries.
chemXplore tracks 452 projects in basic chemicals, of which 162 are active.
Of the active ones, 103 new construction, 39 expansion, 16 revamp / retrofit and 4 conversion / repurposing.
53 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.
Adjusted EBIT returned to SAR 2.17bn and adjusted net income to SAR 0.84bn; FID granted for large ammonia/urea complex, methanol feedstock allocated, and $450m divestment completed.
Formal EU investigation into alleged exclusivity obligations and rebates in calcium carbonate sales to the paper industry, assessing potential abuse of dominance.
Funding backs modernization to cut emissions and improve energy efficiency; two SRF-backed projects ($135M) target carbon anodes and bath-covering particle size, due 2027.
Craig makes safety his first priority after two recent site fatalities, flags FY2026 results (US$33bn EBITDA; US$13bn profit), confirms Jansen first production mid next year and 3–4% CAGR to 2035.
Zambian president and Chinese ambassador attended the groundbreaking ceremony on October 20.
Long-term electricity secured for an Iceland ferrosilicon plant: 127 MW PPA with flexible pricing from April 2029 that ties partly to the ferrosilicon market while keeping a price floor.
Revamps of 550 and 1,900 MTPD ammonia units will modernize reformers, add a new synthesis converter, cut natural gas use and lower CO₂ emissions.
100 t/yr mobile demo at Mizushima converts steel by‑product gas and CO2 with H2; METI‑funded and certified by Kurashiki City; product quality matches commercial methanol.
Pursues green transitions, technology independence, integrated retail‑energy services and early-stage investments to build diversified strategic growth poles.
Pushes integrated regional bases, oil‑to‑chemicals/specialty conversions, smart factories and capacity rationalisation to secure feedstocks and high‑end materials for advanced manufacturing.
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The 8 with the most active projects, of 51 countries.
