Ilham Kadri Re-Elected as President of Cefic
Dr. Ilham Kadri, CEO of Syensqo, is re-elected for a two-year term
More Sustainable Semiconductor Manufacturing
Merck and Intel join forces with European researchers to advance sustainable semiconductor technologies through AI
Technip Energies, Alterra, and Neste Offer Standardized Recycling Plants
The companies say they are offering a standardized technology to make plastic recycling more efficient and cost-effective
Bridging Academia and Industry: Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovation Workforce
How can academia and industry work together more effectively to drive innovation?
Sanofi to Prioritize Biopharma and Vaccine Development
CD&R to acquire a 50% stake in Opella, Sanofi’s consumer healthcare unit
Bioprinter Could Soon Generate Body Parts in Space
An ESA-backed project aims to study cell growth in microgravity, advancing 3D bioprinting for space missions and biomedical research
Meta’s AI Model Autonomously Improves Other AI Models
AI model that evaluates and improves the accuracy of other AI models without human intervention
Largest Industrial Heat Pump for CO2-Free Steam Generation
BASF receives funding approval for the construction of a heat pump that will use waste heat from steam cracker
LANXESS Sells Polymer Business
The sale marks LANXESS's exit from polymers, supporting its shift to specialty chemicals and reducing net debt
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. to Acquire Covestro
ADNOC will acquire Covestro shares, supporting its sustainable growth with a €1.17 billion investment and maintaining current governance
9 Key Strategies by CEFIC for European Chemical Innovation
Innovation is the engine of industrial change; reducing administrative burdens and fostering collaboration are important for accelerating breakthrough technologies
Electrodialysis for a Greener Chemical Industry
Through electrodialysis, Evonik will transform salts into essential chemicals, aiming for greater sustainability and reduced environmental impact in chemical processes
Bayer Supports U.S. Start-up Genvor
Bayer grants Genvor access to labs for developing crop-specific antimicrobial peptide solutions
New VCI President
Markus Steilemann, Covestro AG, again elected President of the German Association of Chemical Industry (VCI)
Building World’s Largest Low-Carbon Hydrogen Facility
ADNOC and ExxonMobil are collaborating on a facility to produce nearly carbon-free hydrogen from U.S. natural gas, removing about 98% of CO2 emissions
Cefic Welcomes Mario Draghi’s Plan to Make Europe More Competitive
Draghi’s report calls for additional €800 billion in annual investments and major EU policy reforms to keep pace with the US and China
Stamp for the 150th Birthday of Carl Bosch
A German stamp celebrates the 150. birthday of one of the most influential industrialists of the 20th century
Chemistry & Dyes
A collection of articles on the chemistry of dyes and the historical development of dyes
Industrial Zero Emissions Calculator (IZEC)
Energy Innovation says its free tool helps create roadmaps for eliminating industrial emissions while avoiding potential roadblocks