EC 231-545-4
Also known as pyrogenic silica, silicon dioxide, AEROSIL®, Levasil, CAB-O-SIL, and Quartz.
chemXplore tracks 12 projects involving fumed silica, of which 2 are active.
11 produce it and 1 uses it as feedstock.
1 expansion and 1 revamp / retrofit.
Owners and developers: BASF SE (1), Nouryon (1), PQ Corporation (1)
Investors: BASF SE (1), Nouryon (1), PQ Corporation (1)
Licensors are recorded on 1 of these 2 projects For subscribers
Negative thermal expansion filler that contracts when heated to cut semiconductor package warpage; pilot sales by end FY2026, mass production in H2 FY2027.
Circular precipitated silica from ISCC Plus‑certified feedstock for tire and rubber applications; mass-balance verified and now commercially produced in EMEA.
Silicates business and Düsseldorf assets to be sold; closing expected H2 2026. Buyer will keep operations, ensure continuity and grow the business; financial terms undisclosed.
Project (total NOK242m, 2026–28) will test industrial biocarbon across labs, pilots and five smelters to double biocarbon share (from ~25%) by 2030, potentially cutting up to 0.5 Mt CO2/yr
Guangzhou capacity boost shortens lead times for APAC manufacturers, supporting emissions catalysts, electrical-steel and cookware coatings; follows Shanghai innovation center with Levasil lab
Elkem introduces a new structure, reduces workforce by 300, and cuts costs by NOK 1.9 billion to enhance profitability amid market challenges.
The partnership focuses on developing advanced materials, energy-efficient solutions, and dual-use technologies for industrial transformation and sustainability.
The facility uses rice husk ash to cut CO₂ emissions by 35%, aiding tire makers in meeting EU sustainability goals and advancing circular economy principles.
Window glass waste is recycled into high-quality glass, reducing landfill use and emissions, while assessing economic feasibility for a nationwide recycling framework.
The acquisition enhances Technip Energies' catalyst capabilities, supports growth in sustainable fuels, and adds 330 employees, boosting earnings and value creation.
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