A University of Portsmouth scientist has discovered a way of using one of the world’s most abundant natural resources as a replacement for chemicals in many common products.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC), Adani Group, BASF SE and Borealis AG have signed a memorandum of understanding to engage in a joint feasibility study to further evaluate a collaboration for the establishment of a chemical complex in Mundra, Gujarat, India.

Based on its recent analysis of the European industrial enzymes market, Frost & Sullivan recognized Finland-based MetGen with the 2019 European Technology Innovation Award for its enzyme technologies, METNIN™ and ENZINE®.

RENOLIT, a provider of high-quality plastic films, has completed the switch of all U.S. production for its signage and graphics market product range to the non-phthalate plasticizer Pevalen™, produced by Perstorp.

CH-Bioforce, a Finnish start-up founded by wood chemists, has developed a novel approach to fractionating biomass and converting all of its components into high-value material streams.

Specialty chemicals provider Perstorp is investigating the potential production of recycled methanol, using carbon dioxide and residual streams, at its facility in Stenungsund, Sweden.

Cyrene™, a bio-based, renewable solvent produced by biotechnology company Circa Group, has won Top Product 2019 at the Environmental Leader and Energy Manager Today Awards.

Anellotech has proven the viability of its Bio-TCat™ technology by achieving commercially targeted yields in its TCat-8® pilot unit in Silsbee, Texas, during six months of continuous process operations.

Kraton Corp. has received a Silver recognition medal for its sustainability rating from EcoVadis.

BP, Nouryon (formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals) and the Port of Rotterdam have joined forces to explore the opportunity of making "green hydrogen" via water electrolysis for BP's refinery in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.