An action plan unveiled recently by the European Commission (EC) to strengthen the European chemical sector will not stop the ongoing closure of chemical plants across the region, companies and ...

Generative AI could be the catalyst for the chemical industry’s next major age of innovation. However, its efficacy as business problem-solver and life-changing innovator is predicated on a whole lot ...

Manufactured chemicals and materials are necessary for practically every aspect of daily life, from life-saving pharmaceuticals to plastics, fuels and fertilizers. Yet manufacturing these important ...

The global chemicals sector emits 5–6% of greenhouse gas emissions World’s first commercial e-methanol plant opened in Denmark in May Green hydrogen key to decarbonisation as both a fuel and input ...

In a world characterised by geopolitical volatility, tension and outright conflict, companies worldwide are seeking to diversify their supply chains. But in many specialist industries, it is difficult ...

Semiconductor production is impossible without PFAS, spurring fresh concerns about increased contamination tied to the toxic substances. Chemical giant Chemours is pushing to expand production of ...

The United States maintains a complex and vital network of essential chemical imports from numerous countries worldwide. Each of these countries has carved out a niche in the production of specific ...

What Are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? In 2015 the United Nations created a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and ...

Analyst Insight: The business of chemical logistics is evolving rapidly. A compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%, coupled with new global regulations, is driving the need for sustainability ...

A prominent part of C&EN’s business coverage over the years has been stories about corporate mergers and acquisitions, or M&As. They are some of the most exciting stories that we write. We wake up to ...