Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Hits Raw Material Supply Network for Phosphorus Products
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is impacting the supply chain for products such as phosphoric acid. In the wake of economic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japanese Chemical Manufacturers, Trading Companies in China Struggle to Deal With Local Landscape for Hazardous Chemicals
Japanese-owned chemical manufacturers and trading companies in China are struggling to manage logistics for hazardous chemicals. Of particular issue here…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
China Spurs CCUS Implementation; Sinopec Submits Proposal to PCC
China is incentivizing carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (Sinopec) submitted a proposal concerning CCUS…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals to Turn ICT Solutions Into Third Pillar of Earnings
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) is looking to move over to a setup of five business domains starting this April. This…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
IRPC Positions Acetylene Black and More for Use in EV Parts
IRPC PCL, part of Thailand’s state-owned PTT Group, is showing an increased interest in materials for electric vehicles (EVs). One…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Bans Export of Around 270 Items to Russia
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has banned the export of some 270 items to Russia. Effective March…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
JPCA Fears Possible Decline in Cracker Utilization Rate
The Japan Petrochemical Industry Association (JPCA) has noted that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting economic turmoil have brought…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Oji Holdings Eyes Creating PLA Business out of Wood-Derived Biochemicals
Oji Holdings Corp. (TYO:3861) is planning to form a business for biochemicals created from the starting point of wood-derived sugar…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei to Commercialize Plant-Based Polyamide 66
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) has formed a strategic partnership on plant-derived synthetic resin material hexamethylenediamine (HMD) with California-based venture firm…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui Chemicals to Withdraw From Japanese PTA Production in Clear Shift to Performance Materials
Mitsui Chemicals Inc. (TYO:4183) plans to withdraw from the Japanese production of purified terephthalic acid (PTA). August 2023 will see…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
