We need to broaden our perspective, look at chemistry from a new angle, and strengthen the interactions between the different disciplines

Rethinking Chemistry—WiFo 2023

Removing CO2 from the Atmosphere
The European biochar production landscape is growing, e.g., the Finnish-American start-up Carbo Culture will build a large carbon removal plant in Europe

Largest Single Investment in Crop Protection in Germany in 40 Years
Bayer invests EUR 220 million in new research and development facility at Monheim site in Germany

Reducing Dependence of PET on Fossil Resources
Neste cooperates with Suntory, ENEOS, and Mitsubishi Corporation to introduce bio-based materials into the PET value chain

Top Ten Chemical Companies in 2022
BASF, followed by Sinopec and Dow, are the chemical companies with the highest sales, as in the previous year

New e-Cracking Technology
Microwave Chemical, Chiyoda Corporation, and Mitsui Chemicals jointly develop a microwave-based naphtha cracking technology

Sino-German Offshore Wind Farm
Mingyang BASF New Energy: BASF and Mingyang team up for offshore wind farm project in South China

LyondellBasell Acquires Share in Recycling Company
Stiphout procures post-consumer plastic and converts it into recycled polypropylene and high-density polyethylene flakes

Significant Drop in EU Chemical Production
Weak start to the year continues

BASF To Open Battery Materials and Recycling Center in Germany
Cathode materials production plant and sustainable battery recycling facility to boost Europe's battery industry