Indorama Ventures delivered a sharp first-half recovery, supported by improved chemical-market conditions, stronger cash conversion and tighter operating discipline. Management nevertheless expects unusually favorable second-quarter conditions to normalize.
Brent is trading near $89 a barrel as slower Strait of Hormuz traffic and stalled US-Iran diplomacy keep supply risks elevated.
Iran is seeking New Development Bank membership as war and sanctions intensify, but formal accession and meaningful financing remain uncertain.
China’s record export surplus is reshaping global manufacturing. Europe faces mounting pressure, but an economic crisis is not inevitable.
German plastics recycler Carboliq has entered insolvency after a liquidity crisis. An investor is evaluating a takeover while the future of its chemical recycling technology remains uncertain.
Researchers have developed a scalable mushroom leather material that combines fungal fibers with cellulose to create durable, biodegradable sheets.
PeroCycle has enlisted PKU Pioneer and io consulting to help move its carbon-recycling process from pilot development toward commercial deployment in steel and other heavy industries.
Brent is trading near $88 a barrel and WTI near $83 as the US-Iran war disrupts vital energy routes. Here are the confirmed developments, market forces and risks to watch.
Sesotec is testing an MWIR-based system designed to identify and separate carbon-black plastics earlier in the recycling process.