9 July 2026-Spain-headquartered biobased-chemical developer Catalyxx has secured a €20-million grant from the European Union.

July 7, 2026 – Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and XRG have entered into a strategic‑cooperation agreement with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as Mitsui & Co.), aiming to jointly tap fresh growth opportunities throughout the energy value chain.

The plastic recycling industry is set to gain a brand-new supply channel for pyrolysis feedstock.

Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings) officially commences operations as an independent company, backed by Carlyle and the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA).

Covestro has finalised the takeover of two former Vencorex HDI derivative manufacturing sites in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, USA

ASTM International’s Plastics Committee has developed a brand-new standard to measure the complete biodegradation timeline of non-floating plastics in aquatic environments.

A new world-scale MDI production facility to be built at the Shanghai Integrated Site, targeted for commissioning around 2030

June 26, 2026 – SI Group, a global leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance additives, process solutions and chemical intermediates, and Shengxiao Group, a premier global enterprise specializing in liquid crystal polymer (LCP) monomers and specialty chemicals, jointly announced the official establishment of their joint venture to accelerate the capacity construction and business development of biphenol in China.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the FDA clearance for Clariant's Licocare RBW product portfolio from polyester materials to rigid polyvinyl chloride (PVC) materials, effective May 7, 2026.

Mitsubishi Chemical has further deepened its strategic cooperation with Audi. The door switch trim panels of the brand-new Audi Q3 adopt Durabio bio-based polycarbonate (PC) material developed by Mitsubishi Chemical.