Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 6.3% year-over-year in September 2026, raising production costs. Crude oil prices steadily climbed throughout Q3 2026, impacting feedstock costs for chemical ...

The North American solvents market remained firm during the second quarter of 2026, supported by higher feedstock costs, supply tightness, and steady demand from the coatings, packaging, construction, ...

H1 2023: During H1 2023, key producers of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) were Formosa Plastics Corporation, Sinopec, and Hanwha Total Petrochemical. However, Sinopec held the largest production capacity ...

PPI rose 5.0% year-on-year in September 2026, increasing Sodium Iodide production costs. China's manufacturing sector expanded in September 2026, boosting industrial demand for Sodium Iodide. Low ...

The blog outlines the industrial extraction of gelatin from animal-derived collagen found in bones and hides. It details pre-treatment methods (acidic or alkaline), hot water extraction, filtration, ...

U.S. crude oil prices are expected to decline further in June 2026, driven by persistent global oversupply and weakening demand. The EIA forecasts WTI falling to mid 80 bbl in 2026 as inventories ...

In the competitive landscape of specialty chemicals, the "China+1" strategy has led many firms to seek alternative manufacturing hubs. For Laxmi Organic Industries, a dominant Indian player in acetyl ...

Anglo American accelerates coal divestment, securing up to $4.9 billion while focusing on copper, iron ore, and energy-transition minerals. Anglo American is systematically divesting its coal assets, ...

Naphtha in the USA firmed through April on a mix of petrochemical demand swings and crude-market volatility, with early April buoyed by steam-cracker feed demand, a mid-month softening as ample ...

German–Chinese venture RCT GH Hydrogen plans 250MW German electrolyser factory by 2026, enabling European market access via local production. A German–Chinese joint venture is preparing to establish a ...

American Lithium Minerals plans a $6 million Piscau-North project transaction, enabling Canadian listing, dedicated financing, and focused exploration growth. American Lithium Minerals, Inc. (AMLM), ...

The U.S. secured long-term Greenland rare earth supplies, reducing China dependence and strengthening critical minerals for defense industries. The United States has recently secured a significant ...