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Kuwait plans to expand petrochemical capacity

Kuwait plans to expand petrochemical capacity

Recently, Sheikh Nawaf Al Sabah, CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Company (KPC), said at the 18th Annual Forum of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) in Muscat that Kuwait is planning to...
Economies & Policies
Dec 17, 2024 42
CATL builds a new battery factory in Spain

CATL builds a new battery factory in Spain

Recently, CATL announced that it will cooperate with Stellantis to build a battery factory in Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain. The landing of this factory will be CATL's third European factory after the German factory and the Hungarian factory.
Companies
Dec 17, 2024 26
The US will impose a 50% tariff on Chinese polysilicon starting next year

The US will impose a 50% tariff on Chinese polysilicon starting next year

The tariff rate for silicon wafers and polysilicon will be increased to 50%, and the tariff rate for some tungsten products will be increased to 25%.
Economies & Policies
Dec 16, 2024 30
The United States postpones the final ruling date of the anti-dumping investigation on epoxy resins from China

The United States postpones the final ruling date of the anti-dumping investigation on epoxy resins from China

According to the U.S. International Trade Administration, the U.S. Department of Commerce recently announced that it will postpone the final ruling date of the anti-dumping investigation on some epoxy resins imported from China below...
Economies & Policies
Dec 12, 2024 605
GP-Europe begins producing green hydrogen for glassmaking

GP-Europe begins producing green hydrogen for glassmaking

Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP)-Europe has begun producing green hydrogen for glass melting via a 5MW electrolyser at its facility in Limmared, Sweden.
Companies
Dec 09, 2024 93
Arkema successfully acquires part of Dow's business

Arkema successfully acquires part of Dow's business

Recently, Dow Chemical announced that it has completed the previously announced transaction and successfully sold its flexible packaging composite adhesive business within its packaging and...
Companies
Dec 06, 2024 100
Major Japanese chemical companies reported poor earnings in the first half of the fiscal year

Major Japanese chemical companies reported poor earnings in the first half of the fiscal year

Recently, major Japanese chemical companies reported generally poor earnings in the first half of the fiscal year 2024-2025 ending September 30 due to rising raw material costs. However...
Companies
Dec 04, 2024 177
Qatar starts construction of the world's largest blue ammonia plant

Qatar starts construction of the world's largest blue ammonia plant

Recently, the blue ammonia plant invested by Qatar Energy started construction in Qatar's Messaieed Industrial City. After completion, it will become the world's largest blue ammonia production plant.
Economies & Policies
Dec 03, 2024 114
US LNG exports hit a nine-month high

US LNG exports hit a nine-month high

Recently, the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) released the latest data showing that since November 14, US LNG exports have increased from 14 billion cubic feet per day to 14.4 billion cubic feet per day, reaching a nine-month high.
Markets & Prices
Nov 28, 2024 163
Asahi Kasei announced the closure of some MMA units

Asahi Kasei announced the closure of some MMA units

Recently, Asahi Kasei announced that the company's shareholders' meeting resolved to terminate the operation of its subsidiary PTT Asahi Chemical Co, Ltd (PTTAC) and dismantle its factory facilities.
Companies
Nov 27, 2024 103

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