Plant Watch Air Liquide starts up CO2-capture pilot unit at Holcim cement facility June 11, 2026 — Air Liquide S.A. (Paris, France; www.airliquide.com) started up its first industrial-scale pilot unit specifically designed for the cement sector, based on its proprietary…
ACC’s (Washington, D.C.; www.americanchemistry.com) mid-year assessment of economic conditions was published at the end of last week. Despite the significant disruptions to the global economy, the U.S. economy has remained broadly resilient heading into mid‑2026. While export demand for advantaged…
Hy2gen Nordic AS, a subsidiary of the global renewable hydrogen producer Hy2gen AG (Weisbaden, Germany; www.hy2gen.com), announced yesterday that its Albatros renewable hydrogen project has been selected for support under the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB), an E.U. financing instrument for…
Dow Chemical Co. (Midland, Mich.; www.dow.com) announced the advancement of a series of targeted investment projects totaling approximately $100 million by the end of 2027 to expand its global specialty silicones manufacturing and innovation capabilities. These investments reinforce the company’s commitment to…
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for April 2026 (most recent available) rose compared to the previous month’s value, although the final value for March 2026 was downwardly revised. The uptick in April 2026 CEPCI continued…
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for April 2026 (most recent available) rose compared to the previous month’s value, although the final value for March 2026 was downwardly revised. The uptick in April 2026 CEPCI continued…
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for April 2026 (most recent available) rose compared to the previous month’s value, although the final value for March 2026 was downwardly revised. The uptick in April 2026 CEPCI continued…
Through its subsidiary MyRechemical, the company Nextchem S.p.A. (Rome, Italy; www.nextchem.com), itself a subsidiary of the Maire Group (www.groupmaire.com), has signed a licensing agreement with SUSTAERO GP Inc. (Burnaby, B.C., Canada; www.sustaero.ca) in relation to a project for the production…
Anson Resources Limited (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; www.ansonresources.com) announced that it has executed a definitive Demonstration Plant Agreement with POSCO Holdings Inc. (Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea; www.posco-inc.com) relating to the construction and operation of a Direct Lithium Extraction demonstration facility at the…
The ALPLA Group (Hard, Austria; www.alpla.com) has opened a new Learning & Development Hub in Iowa City, underlining its strong commitment to workforce development and the advancement of manufacturing expertise across North America. At the official opening ceremony, ALPLA CEO…