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Change of managing directors at 5-HT Chemistry & Health
Dr. Frank Funke and Stefan Kohl, long-standing managing directors of Digital Hub Rhein-Neckar GmbH, which acts as the supporting organization for 5-HT Chemistry & Health, will hand over management to Dr. Harald Sussek on October
BASF to exit hydrosulfites business and close production facility in Ludwigshafen
BASF has decided to exit the hydrosulfites business and will close the respective production facility in Ludwigshafen. As a result, the company will phase out the supply of Hydrosulfite F as well as HydroBlue® 90,
US September PGI, PG-USP contracts rise slightly with seasonal demand uptick
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US propylene glycol (PG) contracts rose slightly month on month for September. Although propylene feedstock prices continue to remain low, there have been some seasonal demand...
TotalEnergies poised for Mozambique LNG restart
Mozambique LNG construction work restart imminent Expects lifting of force majeure “very quickly” Operations to start in 2029 LONDON (ICIS)--French major TotalEnergies is “ready” to restart...
US corn harvest at 18%, soybeans at 19% completed
HOUSTON (ICIS)--US farmers have completed harvesting on 18% of the corn acreage and 19% of the soybean crop, according to the latest crop progress report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)....
NYMEX: US gas futures slightly up as tropical storm forecast to miss the Carolinas
US natural gas futures saw slight gains on 29 September, as the chance of weather-related decline in demand eased on the first day of trading under the new front month The November 2025 Henry Hub...
Turkey polyolefins prices near pandemic troughs as US, Middle East, Korea, CIS sellers sprint to clinch Q4 restocking
LONDON (ICIS)--Polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE) spot prices in Turkey extended their downward trajectory last week, reaching their lowest levels in over five years, with the speed of...
Occidental Petroleum in talks to divest chemicals division
HOUSTON (ICIS)--Oil and gas major Occidental Petroleum (Oxy) is in advanced talks to sell its chemicals division, OxyChem, in an effort to reduce overall debt, according to multiple reports. The...
Asia base oils supply outlook: Week of 29 September
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--Asia’s base oils prices slip versus gasoil prices amid recent rise in crude oil prices. Heavy-grade base oils margins stay relatively firm even with recent downward pressure....
CRUDE SUMMARY: Crude plummets on global supply growth concerns
OPEC+ set to hike November production at upcoming meeting this weekend Second monthly 137,000 barrel/day increase likely as unwinding of 1.65 million barrel/day tranche gathers pace Iraq-Turkey...
Employees need freedom to choose how to work most effectively
This is especially important to ensure neurodiverse employees get the support they need
Why an inclusive culture is the best way to unlock chemistry’s potential
Reasonable adjustments enable diverse teams that can grow, innovate and tackle global problems
Rethinking workplaces for neurodivergent staff
Neurodivergent people often excel in skills highly valued in chemistry. Nina Notman investigates how employers are breaking down barriers and harnessing these talents through workplace adjustments and recruitment reforms
Ground-breaking ceremony for Europe’s only innovation forge in Berlin
The Chemical Invention Factory (CIF) is Europe's largest laboratory infrastructure for transfer and pre-foundation teams in green chemistry. It will make a significant contribution to further advancing the transfer of innovations from science to green
Ground-breaking ceremony for Europe’s only innovation forge in Berlin
The Chemical Invention Factory (CIF) is Europe's largest laboratory infrastructure for transfer and pre-foundation teams in green chemistry. It will make a significant contribution to further advancing the transfer of innovations from science to green
Kai Beckmann to Succeed Belén Garijo as Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck as of May 2026
The Board of Partners of E. Merck KG appointed Kai Beckmann as future Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck. He will take over this position on May 1, 2026, from Belén Garijo, who will continue
Kai Beckmann to Succeed Belén Garijo as Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck as of May 2026
The Board of Partners of E. Merck KG appointed Kai Beckmann as future Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck. He will take over this position on May 1, 2026, from Belén Garijo, who will continue
Edible biodegradable battery could replace lithium-ion batteries
What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural,
Edible biodegradable battery could replace lithium-ion batteries
What if the next battery you buy was made from the same kinds of ingredients found in your body? That’s the idea behind a breakthrough battery material made from natural, biodegradable components. It’s so natural,
India launches sunset review of China PET import antidumping duties
SINGAPORE (ICIS)--India has launched a sunset review investigation into antidumping duties (ADDs) imposed on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin imports from China. Domestic applicants including...