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Japanese Blast Furnace Manufacturers Turn to CO2 as Raw Material in Bid to Achieve Zero-Carbon Steel

Blast furnace manufacturers in Japan are accelerating efforts to cut down on carbon in their manufacturing processes. Looking here to…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2021 – Part 2: Predicting the Year’s Economic Environment

The Chemical Daily was recently able to talk to the heads of a number of Japan’s major chemical companies, getting…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sumitomo Chemical to Focus Management Resources on Environmental Efforts

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is taking a long-term approach in revising its core businesses, with plans for a number…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japan’s Ethylene Factory Utilization Rate Reaches 93.8% in September

The Japan Petrochemical Industry Association (JPCA) has announced the production and shipment volumes of major petrochemicals for September 2021. Among…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Toray Enables Massive Biopharma Savings With New Continuous Purification System

Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) has developed a new continuous purification system for biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Consisting of a pair of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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Sumitomo Chemical and Microwave Chemical to Produce Hydrogen From Waste Methane

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) and Microwave Chemical Co. Ltd. are aiming to establish a process for manufacturing turquoise hydrogen…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Situation in Ukraine Strikes Serious Blow to Europe’s Chemical Industry

Europe’s chemical industry is taking a direct hit as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes energy prices to surge. One particularly…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Sanyo Chemical Industries to Triple Surfactants Output in Thailand

Sanyo Chemical Industries Ltd. (TYO:4471) plans to expand its production of surfactants in Thailand. The company will install equipment at…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Mitsui Chemicals to Increase Production Capacity of TPO

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) announced on July 28 that it will increase its production capacity for Milastomer, a thermoplastic olefinic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Tayca to Boost Production of Chemical Products for Cosmetics Industry Use

Tayca Corp. (TYO:4027)  will increase its production of cosmetics materials. Aiming to provide a steady supply of functional microparticle products…… Please subscribe to read the full story.