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Koch Modular to expand state-of-the-art pilot plant in Houston, TX (U.S.)

Koch Modular announced the expansion of its Houston, Texas (U.S.) pilot plant which will improve Koch Modular's analytical lab and testing capabilities to address customers' demand in industries spanning chemical, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, biotech, food, flavor and fragrance.

Dow introduces new polyolefin elastomer-based leather alternative for the automotive market

Dow has formulated a breakthrough option of polyolefin elastomers based artificial leather - a solution to address the automotive industry’s need to shift towards increasingly animal-free product alternatives to leather.

JERA, ExxonMobil to explore development of hydrogen and ammonia production project in U.S.

JERA, Japan's top power generator, said it has agreed with ExxonMobil to jointly explore the development of a U.S.-based low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production project.

U.S. Department of Energy invests $200 MM in Technip Energies and LanzaTech for decarbonized ethylene facility

Technip Energies and LanzaTech are negotiating $200 MM in funding to develop technology for sustainable ethylene production, cutting emissions and creating jobs.

ExxonMobil's Karen McKee named 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient

The American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers announced ExxonMobil’s Karen McKee—president of ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company—as the 2024 Petrochemical Heritage Award recipient for her outstanding contributions to the petrochemical community.

New investment strengthens Johnson Matthey’s position in the fluid catalytic cracking additives market

Johnson Matthey announced a multi-million-dollar investment in the fluid catalytic cracking additives space to enhance its innovation capabilities and strengthen its position in this market.

U.S. eases tailpipe rules, slows EV transition through 2030

The Biden administration slashed its target for U.S. electric vehicle adoption from 67% by 2032 to as little as 35% after industry and autoworker backlash in the political battleground state of Michigan.

PetroChina's Jieyang refinery to receive first Venezuelan oil cargo

PetroChina's Jieyang refinery will receive its first direct crude oil cargo from Venezuela, according to trade sources and ship tracking data on Kpler, after Washington temporarily lifted sanctions on the OPEC producer.

U.S. crude and gasoline stockpiles fall as refining ramps up

U.S. crude oil stockpiles fell unexpectedly last week as exports rose and refiners continued to increase activity, while gasoline inventories decreased more than expected.

New Energy Blue forms New Energy Chemicals to sustainably produce bio-sourced ethylene for carbon-zero jet fuel and Dow’s renewable plastics

New Energy Blue, the clean-energy developer of lowest-carbon biofuel and biochemicals from crop residues, advances its Decarbonizing America agenda by forming New Energy Chemicals.