Swiss measurement instrumentation company Endress+Hauser has opened two new facilities in the United States, expanding its local manufacturing and service capabilities.
NextChem, the technological arm of Maire Tecnimont, has completed the acquisition of Ballestra Group, expanding its portfolio in chemical process technologies.
Chemours has reached a settlement with the US EPA to resolve claims related to PFAS chemical discharges from its manufacturing facilities.
Coperion has obtained a Letter of No Objection from the US FDA for its HDPE and PP recycling technology, enabling food-contact applications of recycled plastics.
Russian petrochemical giant SIBUR Amur gas chemical complex near the China border is approaching commercial operation, representing one of Russia largest petrochemical investments.
UK Trade Remedies Authority launched an anti-dumping investigation into US linear low-density polyethylene imports following a complaint by Ineos.
Yara announced the reallocation of capital from its abandoned Louisiana Clean Energy Complex project.
Indian renewable energy company ACME Group has signed offtake agreements with Japan's IHI Corporation and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical, committing to supply a total of 405,000 tonnes per year of green ammonia and 100,000 tonnes per year of green methanol. The deals mark a significant milestone in India-Japan green hydrogen cooperation.
Covestro has acquired Vencorex production sites in Thailand and the United States, strengthening its position in the global coatings raw materials market. The deal involves HDI derivatives production facilities in Rayong, Thailand and Texas, USA. HDI derivatives are key building blocks for polyurethane-based coatings used in demanding industrial applications.
The restart of South Korea's Sangdong tungsten mine in Gangwon Province has attracted attention from both the US and Japan, as both nations view the mine - home to one of the world's largest tungsten deposits - as a key asset for reducing dependence on China and securing critical mineral supply chains. Almonty Korea is developing the mine with commercial production expected by 2028.
挪威化工巨头Yara宣布以13亿美元收购美国德州州一座氨工厂，该工厂名义年产能达130万吨。此次收购是Yara在全球氨工业市场的重大战略举措，将显著扩大其在北美市场的供应能力。
德国工业气体公司Messer宣布通过收购新加坡和马来西亚的工业气体企业，大幅扩张其在东南亚地区的业务规模。Messer将这一市场描述为东南亚最大的工业气体市场，此次收购是其在该地区的决定性扩张举措。
法国液化空气集团(Air Liquide)宣布投资1.7亿美元在美国建设工业气体生产设施，专门为SK海力士在美国的先进半导体封装项目供应高纯度气体。该设施将与SK海力士工厂深度整合。
匈牙利化工集团MOL宣布延长其丁二烯装置的不可抗力声明，欧洲丁二烯供应紧张局面进一步加剧。丁二烯是合成橡胶和ABS树脂的关键原料，不可抗力延长将对下游轮胎和工程塑料行业产生连锁影响。
沙特阿美于7月初恢复其全球最大原油出口港拉斯坦努拉港（Ras Tanura）的装载操作，此前该港口因地区地缘紧张局势停运近四个月。港口恢复运营将对全球原油供应格局产生重要影响，短期供应增量可望缓解亚洲市场紧张局面。
英国贸易救济署（TRA）于7月1日正式启动对美国进口线性低密度聚乙烯（LLDPE）的反倾销调查，系应英国国内生产商Ineos的投诉而发起。调查将评估美国LLDPE是否以低于正常价值的价格在英国市场销售，可能影响跨大西洋塑料贸易格局。
