Industry News

25 September 2025 - 10:24

C&EN’s Global Top 50 chemical firms for 2025

Call it stalling out. Call it bumping along the bottom of the business cycle amid an industry downturn driven by oversupply and meager demand. But the global chemical industry hasn't been going anywhe...

25 September 2025 - 10:20

Aramco Signs $11B Jafurah Deal

Aramco announced, in a statement posted on its site recently, that it has signed an $11 billion lease and leaseback deal involving its Jafurah gas processing facilities with a consortium of internatio...

25 September 2025 - 10:16

As plastics treaty talks break down, are there paths to a breakthrough?

After the conclusion of the failed INC-5.2 United Nations plastics treaty summit in August, negotiators went home without a plan for how to move forward, though a variety of approaches are being consi...

22 September 2025 - 12:17

Argus launches world’s first biochemicals prices

Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has launched the world’s first prices for biochemicals, including bioethylene, biopropylene, biobutadiene and biobenzene.

22 September 2025 - 12:17

Borouge and Yokogawa collaborate on AI-powered autonomous control room

September 3, 2025 - Borouge Plc is collaborating with Yokogawa Electric Corporation to conduct a proof-of-concept for AI-powered autonomous control room operations at Borouge’s world-class Ruwais faci...