Japan Targets 60% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Supply by 2030
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has drafted up a sixth edition of its Strategic Energy Plan, with…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Indonesia Faces Worsening Shortage of Medical Oxygen as COVID-19 Cases Surge
Indonesia is dealing with an increasing shortage of medical oxygen as the country faces a surge in cases of the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Considers Production Boost for Methacrylic Acid to Optimize Balance in MMA Chain
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is looking at increasing its production capacity for methacrylic acid (MAA) in an effort to improve its…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Looking to Minimize CO2 Emissions – Part 5: Toray Focuses on Hydrogen, Biotech
With an eye toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is focusing on two main technological fronts:…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
IHI Eyes Commercial Production of Methane, Olefins From CO2 Capture and Utilization
IHI Corp. (TYO:7013) is working toward commercial production of methane and olefins with the use of CO2 capture and utilization…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Mulls Switch to Eco-Friendly Epoxy Resin Ingredients
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is moving forward with considering the use of plant-derived raw materials for epoxy resins. In a recent…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Looking to Minimize CO2 Emissions – Part 4: Sumitomo Chemical Gets Ready to Pursue Carbon Neutrality
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is setting up a number of new organizational structures aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. Just…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Tosoh Eyes High-End Capacitor Applications With New Soluble Conductive Polymer
Tosoh Corp. (TYO:4042) has developed a polythiophene-based soluble conductive polymer for high-end capacitor use. Whereas the general choice for conductive…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Surge in LiB Cathode Applications Drives Further Tightening in Caustic Soda Market
Caustic soda is coming into increasing use in the realm of cathode materials for automotive LiBs. The growth here is…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Strong Global Market for HCFC-142b Spurs Fivefold Price Increase
The outlook for the international market in hydrochlorofluorocarbon-142b (HCFC-142b) is very strong, with prices having already surged nearly fivefold since…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
